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71 men arrested in Senegal amid crackdown on same-sex relations

News & Top News & World 11 Aug 2026

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Community & Ireland & News & Top News 11 Aug 2026
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News & Top News & World 11 Aug 2026

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Positive change: Meet the drag performers championing HIV activism in Northern Ireland

Community & Interviews & Ireland 11 Aug 2026

“I’m not surviving with HIV, I’m thriving,” said Tailor Maid Colby, an HIV activist and drag artist from Northern Ireland.

Written by Sarah Fitz

This GCNtv post is about Dublin Pride 2026. The image shows a Pride flag flying above a crowd.

Watch: Look back on the joyful Dublin Pride 2026 celebrations

31 Jul 2026

Competition: Win tickets to Irish premiere of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Competition 29 Jul 2026

Positive change: Meet the drag performers championing HIV activism in Northern Ireland

Community & Highlights & Interviews & Ireland 11 Aug 2026
142 feminist organisations sign manifesto pledging solidarity with trans community

Community & News & Top News 11 Aug 2026
Chappell Roan to host two-day fundraiser for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities

Entertainment & Events & Music & News & Top News 11 Aug 2026
Meet Hiram Harrington, the trans filmmaker carving out space for queer horror in Ireland

Entertainment & Film & Interviews & Ireland 10 Aug 2026
Elska spotlights queer men of Chicago in stunning new edition

Books & World 10 Aug 2026
Medical professionals invited to attend Cork training sessions on trans healthcare

Health & Science & Ireland 10 Aug 2026
Laois Pride launches 2026 writing competition in memory of queer journalist Joe Drennan

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 10 Aug 2026
Irish LGBTQ+ organisations join campaign calling on EU to protect Pride and democracy

Ireland & News & Top News & World 10 Aug 2026
Lesbians get down and dirty at Lollapalooza mud wrestling competition

Entertainment & Events & News & Top News 7 Aug 2026
Belfast-born LGBTQ+ politician Bev Craig elected Mayor of Greater Manchester

Ireland & News & Top News & World 7 Aug 2026
Gay Olympian Gus Kenworthy engaged to boyfriend Andrew Rigby after romantic proposal

News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 7 Aug 2026
Six London councils commit to keeping services trans inclusive despite new EHRC guidance

News & Top News & World 7 Aug 2026
Newry Pride returns in 2026 for fantastic community celebration

Events & Ireland & News & Top News 6 Aug 2026
Meet Orla Langan, the Irish designer championing sustainable and inclusive fashion

Interviews & Ireland 6 Aug 2026
Private trans healthcare clinic Gender Plus to open new location in Cork

Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 6 Aug 2026
Powerful Irish audio-documentary reveals trauma of conversion practices

Community & Ireland 6 Aug 2026
First Action Plan to advance equality for women and girls launches in Ireland

Ireland & News & Top News 5 Aug 2026
How actor Zelda Rubinstein became the poster mother for an '80s AIDS prevention campaign

Community & Entertainment & Health & Science & World 5 Aug 2026
How Glee inspired a joyful new queer Dublin Fringe show

Entertainment & Ireland & Theatre 5 Aug 2026
Meath Pride announces fun-filled 2026 programme

Community & Events & Ireland & News & Top News 5 Aug 2026
UK guidance on single-sex spaces takes effect prompting legal challenge

News & Top News & World 5 Aug 2026
Poland's highest court blocks same-sex marriage recognition despite EU ruling

News & Top News & World 4 Aug 2026
Irish government expands mental health supports to reach LGBTQ+ community and young people

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 4 Aug 2026
Drag Race star The Vivienne to be memorialised with permanent statue in Liverpool

Entertainment & News & Top News 4 Aug 2026
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Selfie image of Chappell Roan wearing a pink princess dress.

Chappell Roan to host two-day fundraiser for trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities

Entertainment 11 Aug 2026

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GCN is a free, vital resource for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community since 1988.

GCN is a trading name of National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity - Charity Number: 20034580.

GCN relies on the generous support of the community and allies to sustain the crucial work that we do. Producing GCN is costly, and, in an industry which has been hugely impacted by rising costs, we need your support to help sustain and grow this vital resource.

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