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King of Drag Drag Queens on stage.

King of Drag competition series set to return for second season

Entertainment & Top News & TV 18 Feb 2026

12 men arrested under anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal

News & Queer mental health & World 18 Feb 2026
Former Gaelic footballer PD Savage opens up about coming out as gay after leaving GAA

Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 18 Feb 2026

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Reflecting on GCN’s legacy as the publication marks its anniversary as Ireland’s LGBTQ+ media

Community & News & Top News 10 Feb 2026

"GCN has always been, and will always be the lungs of the LGBTQ+ community."

Written by Sarah McKenna Barry

Dannii Minogue poses in the background while two women kiss in the foreground.

Watch: Exciting first trailer drops for season 2 of sapphic dating show I Kissed a Girl

17 Feb 2026

Competition: Win tickets to Mother's stunning Imbolc bank holiday party

Competition 28 Jan 2026

LGBTQ+ group condemns "politically motivated" prosecution of lesbian activist in Kazakhstan

News & Top News & World 18 Feb 2026
Mother announces star-studded 2026 Pride Block Party lineup

Events & Ireland 18 Feb 2026
6 amazing queer period dramas that will make you yearn

Entertainment & Film & TV 17 Feb 2026
Watch: Exciting first trailer drops for season 2 of sapphic dating show I Kissed a Girl

Top News & TV & Videos 17 Feb 2026
Hilary Cass faces formal complaint over “misleading” BBC interview on trans healthcare

Health & Science & News & Top News 17 Feb 2026
Bisexual football referee Pascal Kaiser attacked for second time after public marriage proposal

News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 17 Feb 2026
The Outing makes triumphant return with weekend packed with queer events

Events & Ireland 17 Feb 2026
Gay Irish horror film starring Chris Colfer to premiere at Dublin film festival

Entertainment & Film 16 Feb 2026
Tennis star Destanee Aiava announces retirement citing "racism, homophobia and misogyny"

Community & Entertainment & Lifestyle & Sport & Fitness 16 Feb 2026
Protest planned against Hoxton Hotel over nightlife dispute

Community & Entertainment & Lifestyle 16 Feb 2026
Aromanticism: exploring the diversity of experiences of people on the spectrum

Community 16 Feb 2026
Health Minister suspends Northern Ireland participation in puberty blockers trial

Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 16 Feb 2026
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher announces engagement

Entertainment & Sport & Fitness 13 Feb 2026
New study finds publicly funded gender-affirming care benefits the economy

Community & News & Queer mental health & World 13 Feb 2026
Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall in protest of recent removal by Trump administration

News & World 13 Feb 2026
UK High Court rules classification of Palestine Action as terrorist group is unlawful

News & Top News & World 13 Feb 2026
University professor and students are using Wikipedia to preserve LGBTQ+ history

Community & News & Top News & World 13 Feb 2026
LGBTQ+ festival The Outing set to return for star-studded weekend of matchmaking

Community & Events & News & Top News 12 Feb 2026
LGBTQ+ people in Ireland invited to take part in national community safety survey

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 12 Feb 2026
How to spot extortion on hook-up apps and what to do if you need help

Community & Lifestyle & Online 12 Feb 2026
LGBTQ+ community remembers James Van Der Beek's allyship after star passes away

News & Top News 12 Feb 2026
Midlands LGBT+ Project launches volunteer training days for local community

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 12 Feb 2026
Watch: First look trailer drops for Hayley Kiyoko's highly-anticipated sapphic film Girls Like Girls

Entertainment & Film & World 11 Feb 2026
Wonderful queer movies spotlighted at Dublin International Film Festival 2026

Events & Film & Ireland & News 11 Feb 2026
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King of Drag Drag Queens on stage.

King of Drag competition series set to return for second season

Entertainment 18 Feb 2026

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Support GCN

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.

Supporting GCN for as little as €1.99 per month will help us continue our work as Ireland’s free, independent LGBTQ+ media.

Become a supporter →