Last week a TV presenter came out via an Instagram story. He talked about it on his show the next day. Breakfast television. Phillip Schofield is a household name, a housewives’ favourite with a wife and two children. He’s 57. I know you’re not supposed to read the comments but you do though don’t you? […]

It has been a remarkable few years for women in Ireland. The author details a personal journey into activism and talks to other activists fighting the good fight. Beginning with Marriage Equality and then standing to fight with other activists for reproductive rights, my first experiences of WLW (women-loving-women) solidarity and love were the kind […]

Bi-visibility day takes place on September 23 at the end of Bisexual Awareness Week. It’s been happening for 20 years now since it first kicked off in Johannesburg in 1997, but there is still a long way to go in terms of social acceptance and understanding of bisexuality. To rather succinctly pose the question, as […]

Growing up in the digital age comes with its ups and downs, but as a young queer person today it’s definitely hard to romanticise the unplugged past. Social media and modern technology give LGBT+ people the space to explore our identities incognito mode, and later affirm them out-and-proud. Many of us have found solace in […]

A young person, who decided to remain anonymous, speaks to GCN about the struggle of not being able to come out to their homophobic family and how their friends helped them feel accepted. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had to come out to someone at some point. And if you haven’t, that’s okay. […]

In February of this year, I wrote an opinion piece for GCN, asking for the LGBT+ Community to support adopted people in opposing a draconian piece of legislation called the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill. Minister Zappone was attempting to rush the Bill through the Seanad, without consulting the stakeholders, or even acknowledging their ongoing […]

Classically trained musician Matthew Olshefski has been devoted to music and the violin his whole life, but little did he realise a fun video made with his future husband would lead to him becoming the online sensation known as The Shirtless Violinist. From Disney themed videos, TV theme tunes, pop songs and classical tracks, Matthew […]

Declan Henry’s new book, Forbidden Fruit, speaks to gay priests about the hypocrisy and homophobia of the Catholic Church. It also looks at the issues, which he writes, have led to the crumbling of a once-mighty institution. Declan speaks about the creation of the book, the high percentage of gay priests in the Church and how […]

The rising stars of Haus of W.I.G sit down for a kiki about their newest Amateur Drag competition, which gives baby queens the opportunity to strut their stuff and show off their amazing talents. Reigning ruler, Anna Queeries, opens up about handy tips for competitors on what to expect from the night and thoughts on […]

Drag queen Sasha Velour will be casting a mesmerising spell over the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this March as she weaves together drag, visual art, and magic to conjure her show ‘Smoke and Mirrors’.  ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ is a spellbinding tour-de-force which traverses the realms of identity and celebrates the power of emotions. Through 13 […]