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How lesbians used personal ads to connect in the pre-digital age

Community & Top News 21 Apr 2026

Rathaus and Pornceptual to host sex-positive Pride party in Dublin

Events & Ireland & News & Top News 21 Apr 2026
It's back! GCN's My Big Fat Gay Pub Quiz returns in May

Events & Ireland & News 17 Apr 2026

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Why we can't leave pigeons out of our queer revolution

Community & Featured & Opinion 30 Mar 2026

Just like they're doing with pigeons, some people are trying to push queer people out of society and out of existence.

Written by Ailo James Kerr

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in the Practical Magic 2 trailer.

Watch: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite in first Practical Magic 2 trailer

21 Apr 2026

Competition: Win a €100 voucher for a delicious meal at Dash Burger

Competition 27 Mar 2026

Over 1,100 musicians call for Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

Music & News & Top News 21 Apr 2026
Watch: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite in first Practical Magic 2 trailer

Entertainment & Film & Videos 21 Apr 2026
Top EU court strikes down Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” law in landmark ruling

News & Top News & World 21 Apr 2026
Heartstopper recasts Olivia Colman's beloved character for finale film

Film & News & Top News & TV 20 Apr 2026
29 amazing films that feature unforgettable lesbian storylines

Entertainment & Film 20 Apr 2026
LGBTQ+ titles among US libraries' most challenged books of 2025

Books & News & Top News 20 Apr 2026
Australia introduces new rule allowing more LGBTQ+ people to donate blood

Health & Science & News & Top News & World 20 Apr 2026
Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin to return in 2026 with march for liberation

Community & Events & Ireland & News 20 Apr 2026
LGBTQ+ icons included in TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026

Entertainment & Lifestyle & News & Online & Top News 17 Apr 2026
Free online LGBTQ+ support groups launched by Irish mental health charity

Ireland & News & Top News 17 Apr 2026
Justice Minister issues update on legislation to erase Ireland’s historic convictions for same-sex activity

Ireland & News & Top News 17 Apr 2026
Church in Wales approves blessings for same-sex couples

News & Top News & World 16 Apr 2026
Exploring queerness through the pages of author TJ Klune's books

Books 16 Apr 2026
Watch: Hudson Williams sweats and spins in new Peloton ad

News & Top News & TV & Videos 16 Apr 2026
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney praised after conversation about his HIV status resurfaces

Entertainment & News & Top News & TV 16 Apr 2026
Gays go wild as Madonna announces highly anticipated new album

Entertainment & Music & News & Top News 16 Apr 2026
Dublin Pride Run returns in 2026 for rainbow-filled charity race

Events & Ireland & News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 15 Apr 2026
Gareth Thomas says “we must break the silence” around LGBTQ+ drug use

Health & Science & News & Top News 15 Apr 2026
Queer DJs team up for Dublin daytime rave in aid of ShoutOut

Events & Ireland & News 15 Apr 2026
Katy Perry under investigation over Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims

Music & News & Top News 15 Apr 2026
Community remembers Irish folk singer and LGBTQ+ ally Moya Brennan

Ireland & Music & News & Top News 15 Apr 2026
Senegal issues first conviction under new law toughening penalties for same-sex acts

News & Top News & World 14 Apr 2026
Pride flag to be reinstalled at Stonewall Monument after federal lawsuit

News & Top News & World 14 Apr 2026
New sapphic TV series based on bestselling sports novel Cleat Cute is in the works

Books & News & Top News & TV 14 Apr 2026
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Icelandic band Hatari holds up a Palestinian flag at Eurovision 2019 in Israel.

Over 1,100 musicians call for Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

Entertainment 21 Apr 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.

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