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9 fantastic queer films to watch this Pride
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (439+ words) Entertainment 19 June, 2026. Written by Miranda Ludwick. Although this time of year can sometimes feel overwhelmingly busy, every once in a while, we found ourselves with some much-needed downtime. So, have a free afternoon and unsure of what to do? Look…...
Former professional rugby league player Kane Evans comes out as gay in emotional interview
2+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) News 9 June, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. Former National Rugby League (NRL) player Kane Evans has come out gay. The Australian athlete disclosed his sexuality in an emotional interview with Channel Nine's 100% Footy, shared on Monday, June 8. Speaking to reporter James…...
Navan Pride 2026 to be bigger and better with programme full of community events
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (575+ words) Community 22 May, 2026. Written by Michael Harris. With Pride season starting soon, festivities are beginning all over Ireland. June 15 will see the return of County Meath's Navan Pride festival. Running until June 21, the festival features multiple community events, activities and discussions....
LGBTQ+ youth in Ireland experience higher levels of discrimination, new study finds
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (449+ words) Community 18 May, 2026. Written by Michael Harris. A newly released youth study from the Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI) reported that 76% of people aged 17 experienced some type of discrimination at least multiple times per year. This figure increases for LGBTQ+ young…...
Cork City FC leaves X over hateful responses to new jersey supporting LGBTQ+ community
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) Ireland 13 May, 2026. Written by Ailo James Kerr. Cork City FC has left the platform X (formerly Twitter), citing a "significant increase in discriminatory and abusive language" on the platform. "As a result of this, we have decided that X is…...
Ireland ranks 14th in Europe for LGBTQ+ human rights, laws and policies
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (661+ words) Ireland 12 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. Ireland has ranked 14th highest in Europe for its laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people. The ranking is a result of IGLA-Europe's 18th annual Rainbow Map, which was published on Tuesday, May 12. A total of 49 countries…...
Meta faces backlash over increased censorship of LGBTQ+ content
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) News 8 May, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. Meta is facing renewed backlash over the censorship of LGBTQ+ and sexual health content after more accounts were recently suspended on Instagram. The company is facing criticism after BUTT, a globally recognised magazine documenting…...
70% of voters for new Hungarian PM want LGBTQ+ rights protected, poll shows
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) News 8 May, 2026. Written by Sarah Fitz. In April's Hungarian election, P'ter Magyar defeated Viktor Orb'n in the race for Prime Minister, a historic victory after Orb'n's 16-year tenure. Magyar will be sworn in as Hungarian PM this Saturday, May 9, and…...
Here are some of the highlights at Dublin's queer theatre festival Wilde Stages
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (458+ words) Events 8 May, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. Formerly known as the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, the annual event rebranded this year as Wilde Stages, marking an exciting new chapter. Now in its third decade, the festival has made its triumphant…...
Testimonies from married LGBTQ+ Catholics included in milestone Vatican report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (425+ words) News 6 May, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. The Vatican has released a milestone report that is believed to be its very first official document to contain the personal testimonies from two married LGBTQ+ Catholics. The report also acknowledges the "anguish" caused…...