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Year in review: The best queer highlights from 2025

Community & News 18 Dec 2025

A look inside Ireland's vibrant bear scene
Community & Ireland 18 Dec 2025
A look back at Dublin's queer disco scene in the '80s and '90s
Community & Featured & Ireland 19 Dec 2025

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People taking part in the premiere of the film Out of Shadows at the World AIDS Festival, all standing together for a group photo.

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First World AIDS Day Festival concludes with powerful Out of Shadows film premiere

Events & Ireland & Top News 2 Dec 2025

The World AIDS Day Festival was a powerful celebration of the strength, resilience and diversity of people living with HIV in Ireland.

Written by Beatrice Fanucci

Rosalía wearing a chastity belt in her new music video

Watch: Rosalía turns chastity belt into fashion moment in new music video

18 Dec 2025

Competition: Win ice-skating passes to Dublin's Christmas experience TwinkleTown

Competition 26 Nov 2025

Activists urge HSE to take action over trans healthcare waiting list closure
Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 19 Dec 2025
Palestinian Freedom Theatre of Jenin announces first ever performance in Ireland
Entertainment & Events & Film 19 Dec 2025
Uncovering the hidden queer history of Palestine
Community 19 Dec 2025
Senate of Kazakhstan approves ban on LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’
News & Top News & World 19 Dec 2025
Queer artists who are redefining gay erotica in Ireland
Entertainment & Ireland 19 Dec 2025
15 fascinating documentaries about the world of drag
Film 19 Dec 2025
Palestine Action activists on hunger strike are at risk of death, doctor warns
News & Top News & World 19 Dec 2025
How people in queer polyamorous relationships are fighting for their rights
Community & World 18 Dec 2025
Watch: Rosalía turns chastity belt into fashion moment in new music video
Entertainment & Music & Videos 18 Dec 2025
9 kinky queer films exploring desire, power and identity
Community & Entertainment & Film 18 Dec 2025
Amazing queer events happening across Ireland in January
Entertainment & Events & Ireland & Lifestyle 18 Dec 2025
Steamy hockey drama Heated Rivalry gets Irish release date
Entertainment & TV 18 Dec 2025
15 must-have queer apps you should download in 2026
Technology 18 Dec 2025
Things to know about birth control if you are trans or non-binary
Health & Science & Lifestyle 18 Dec 2025
9 fetish festivals and events to check out in 2026
Community & Events 18 Dec 2025
7 fabulous trends that made 2025 a great year of queer fashion
Lifestyle 18 Dec 2025
Irish drag queen Bonnie Ann Clyde on making herstory on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Entertainment & Featured & Interviews 18 Dec 2025
Dáil rejects restoration of Abortion Bill that would end three-day wait period
Community & Ireland & Top News 18 Dec 2025
US House passes legislation to criminalise gender-affirming care for minors
Top News 18 Dec 2025
11 LGBTQ+ celeb couples who hard launched their relationship in 2025
Entertainment 18 Dec 2025
Discover Ginger’s Bar, the Irish lesbian bar in the heart of New York City
Community & Ireland & World 18 Dec 2025
A look at the state of queer nightlife in Ireland
Community & Events & Ireland 17 Dec 2025
5 unmissable New Year's Eve queer parties happening in Ireland
Community & Events 17 Dec 2025
Andrew Scott to portray queer acting legend Ian Charleson in biopic
Community & Entertainment & Film & Ireland 17 Dec 2025
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A person holding a Palestinian flag. The Freedom Theatre has announced they will perform in Ireland

Palestinian Freedom Theatre of Jenin announces first ever performance in Ireland

Entertainment 19 Dec 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.

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