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Katherine Zappone shares how love story with Ann Louise inspired new memoir

Books & Ireland 29 Oct 2025

25 people arrested in Nigeria for allegedly attending ‘gay wedding’
News & Top News & World 29 Oct 2025
Church of Norway issues historic apology to LGBTQ+ community for "great harm"
Community & Lifestyle & News & World 29 Oct 2025

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What Ireland’s 2025 presidential nominees say on LGBTQ+ rights

Ireland & News & Today's Top Story & Top News 24 Sep 2025

With three candidates vying to succeed Michael D. Higgins, we break down where Heather Humphreys, Jim Gavin, and Catherine Connolly stand on LGBTQ+ rights, social issues, and more.

Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh

Charli xcx who is set to star in A24's The Moment

Charli xcx leads star-studded cast in A24’s film The Moment

10 Oct 2025

Competition: Win Dublin City painting by queer artist Shane Johnson

Competition 20 Oct 2025

Human rights groups call for UK regulator to be downgraded over "disturbing" single-sex spaces guidance
News & Top News 29 Oct 2025
Israeli strikes kill over 100 in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
News & Top News 29 Oct 2025
Graham Norton, Alan Cumming and Ian McKellen team up for queer culture festival
Entertainment & News & Theatre 28 Oct 2025
Australia's first puberty blockers ban reinstated hours after court's decision to overturn it
Health & Science & News & Top News 28 Oct 2025
New report urges Ireland to prioritise hate speech legislation
Ireland & News & Top News 28 Oct 2025
US trans advocate and diver Lia Smith found dead
News & Top News & World 28 Oct 2025
Investigation launched following assault on drag queens in Cork
Ireland & News & Top News 28 Oct 2025
How JJ Smyth's became a hotspot for Dublin's lesbians in the 1980s
Community & Featured & Food & Drink 24 Oct 2025
Exploring the life of sexologist, astrologer and Irish Republican Gavin Arthur
Community & Ireland 24 Oct 2025
Irish kinkster Jamie Ryan crowned Mr Leather Europe 2026
Community & Ireland & News 24 Oct 2025
Chappell Roan launches The Midwest Princess Project raising money for trans youth
Community & Entertainment & Events & Top News & World 24 Oct 2025
New transgender and intersex sports inclusion guide launched in Ireland
Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness 24 Oct 2025
7 Irish LGBTQ+ artists and allies who dropped stunning new music
Entertainment & Music 24 Oct 2025
Exploring the Cyberfeminism Index, a digital resource on techno-queer feminism and dissidence
Community & Online & Technology 24 Oct 2025
CMAT and The Blessed Madonna share messages of solidarity with trans community
Ireland & News & Top News 24 Oct 2025
23 thrilling last-minute queer Halloween costume ideas
Entertainment & Lifestyle 23 Oct 2025
"We're amplifying their voices": Elaine Mai on music, catharsis and Palestinian advocacy
Featured & Music 23 Oct 2025
Manchester Pride announces liquidation amid community backlash
News & Top News & World 23 Oct 2025
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes and censorship have escalated since 2020, new report finds
News & Top News & World 23 Oct 2025
International Court of Justice states Israel must allow aid into Gaza
News & Top News & World 23 Oct 2025
Essential tips for an epic queer Halloween party
Entertainment & Events & Lifestyle 22 Oct 2025
New edition of Elska magazine captures "ordinary" gay men of extraordinary LA
Books & Entertainment 22 Oct 2025
Widespread misinformation and deepfake videos spread ahead of Presidential election
Ireland & News & Top News 22 Oct 2025
Concerns raised over Japan's first female Prime Minister's views on LGBTQ+ rights
News & Top News & World 22 Oct 2025
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Katherine Zappone smiling at the camera while holding up her new memoir.

Katherine Zappone shares how love story with Ann Louise inspired new memoir

Entertainment 29 Oct 2025

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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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