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Mr Bear Ireland 2026 voting now open. A group photo of Mr Bear Ireland 2025 and other bear organisers promoting the feile.

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Community & Events & Online 5 Mar 2026

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Books & Entertainment & Lifestyle 5 Mar 2026
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News & Top News & World 5 Mar 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

Liath Hannon as Dr Lydia Foy in new short by Caleb Roberts and Virgin Media Discovers.

Lydia Foy's history-making legal battle spotlighted in new short film

27 Feb 2026

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

Competition 28 Jan 2026

Thousands take to the streets in NYC for alternative St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrating diversity

Ireland & News & World 5 Mar 2026
The library is open: Reflecting on the impact of queer literature

Books & Featured 5 Mar 2026
Exploring the overlooked beauty of platonic love

Community & Featured 4 Mar 2026
Manchester United footballer given six-match ban for homophobic remark

News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 4 Mar 2026
Irish Women's basketball team urged not to play St. Patrick's Day match against Israel

Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 4 Mar 2026
Heartstopper actor Joe Locke wins first Emmy for role in beloved series

News & Top News & TV 4 Mar 2026
A look at YouTuber Ms Rachel’s history of social activism

Community & News 3 Mar 2026
Majority of trans people’s mental health impacted by transphobia in UK media, new research finds

Health & Science & News & Top News 3 Mar 2026
Megan Thee Stallion to make history with iconic role in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Music & News & Theatre & Top News 3 Mar 2026
US Supreme Court blocks California policies protecting trans students' privacy

News & Top News & World 3 Mar 2026
CMAT calls out claims that art isn’t political in powerful BRIT Awards interview

Events & Music & News & Top News 2 Mar 2026
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Community & Ireland 2 Mar 2026
Connor Storrie brings queer energy to SNL with Olympic cameos and political punchlines

News & Top News & TV 2 Mar 2026
GCN's So You Think You Can Drag makes triumphant return with fabulous night of fundraising

Events & News & Top News 2 Mar 2026
Exploring the legacy of queer Hong Kong pop star Leslie Cheung

Entertainment & Film & Music 27 Feb 2026
Heated Rivalry season two set to start filming this August

Entertainment & TV 27 Feb 2026
Amazing queer events happening in Ireland this March 2026

Community & Events & News & Top News 27 Feb 2026
Lydia Foy's history-making legal battle spotlighted in new short film

Entertainment & Film & Videos 27 Feb 2026
How to protect LGBTQ+ minors from image-based sexual abuse and extortion

Community & Online 27 Feb 2026
Queer hunky strippers leave little to the imagination in new reality show

Entertainment & Top News & TV 26 Feb 2026
Malaysia blocks access to Grindr and other LGBTQ+ apps

News & Top News & World 26 Feb 2026
Run the 2026 Dublin Marathon in support of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ media GCN

News & Top News & World 26 Feb 2026
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News & Top News 26 Feb 2026
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Community & News & Top News & World 26 Feb 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.

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

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