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How U=U revolutionised HIV activism in Ireland and beyond

Community & Health & Science & Ireland 2 Jul 2026

Sharon D Clarke makes history as first Black lesbian Othello at Royal Shakespeare Company

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We were never meant to fit the categories: How perceptions of Blackness impact intersectionality

Community & Ireland & Opinion 26 Jun 2026

Activist Blezzing Dada shares how societal perceptions shape the realities of living at the intersections of identity.

Written by Blezzing Dada

This image features Amber Glenn and Lena Lemon in a sapphic recreation of Heated Rivalry.

Watch: Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn stars in sapphic Heated Rivalry tribute

2 Jul 2026

Competition: Win tickets to see queer punk rock band Pansy Division at first ever Irish show

Competition 27 May 2026

Over 50 Irish organisations awarded under government's LGBTQ+ funding schemes

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 2 Jul 2026
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News & Top News & World 2 Jul 2026
Activists say "humanity must win" as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

Ireland & News & Top News & World 1 Jul 2026
Fantastic queer events taking place in Ireland this July

Community & Entertainment & Events & Ireland 1 Jul 2026
Sapphic icons Bubblegum and Marceline to take centre stage in new Adventure Time spin-off

Entertainment & TV 1 Jul 2026
Shoutout launches zodiac-inspired campaign celebrating what makes queer people shine

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 1 Jul 2026
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on trans people competing in girls' school sports

News & Top News & World 1 Jul 2026
Joe Caslin unveils powerful trans mural in Dublin created with Ukrainian refugees

Community & Entertainment & Ireland & News & Top News 30 Jun 2026
New online assessment pathway aims to improve HIV PEP access across Ireland

Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 30 Jun 2026
At least 50 arrested for defying ban on Istanbul Pride

News & Top News & World 30 Jun 2026
Russia jails club owner and employees in first prosecution under ban on ‘LGBT movement’

News & Top News & World 30 Jun 2026
Tens of thousands attend first Budapest Pride since Orbán’s defeat

News & Top News & World 30 Jun 2026
Tens of thousands fill the streets for 2026 Dublin Pride parade

Community & Events & Ireland & News & Top News 28 Jun 2026
Over a thousand people take to the streets for 2026 Dublin Dyke March

Community & Ireland & News & Top News 27 Jun 2026
We were never meant to fit the categories: How perceptions of Blackness impact intersectionality

Community & Highlights & Ireland & Opinion 26 Jun 2026
How Jewel Thais-Williams blazed a trail for Black queer nightlife

Entertainment & Film & Music 26 Jun 2026
Discover the bugs that caused 19th century gay panic

Health & Science 26 Jun 2026
Limerick Pride returns in 2026 with community-centred programme

Community & Events & Ireland 26 Jun 2026
A brief look into the history of queer shipping culture

Books & Entertainment & Film & TV 26 Jun 2026
Government establishes Policy and Oversight Group for Gender Healthcare in Ireland

Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 26 Jun 2026
Graham Norton and Madonna sit down for special interview about her legendary career

Entertainment & Music & News & Top News & TV & Videos 26 Jun 2026
Palmerstown to host first-ever Pride event full of family-friendly fun

Community & Events & Ireland & News & Top News 26 Jun 2026
Irish photographers team up for powerful Dublin Pride exhibition

Community & Events & Ireland & News & Top News 26 Jun 2026
Samaritans return to Dublin Pride offering face-to-face support to festival-goers

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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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