Photograph from the cover of Patrick McDonagh's book, Gay and Lesbian Activism in the Republic of Ireland, 1973 to 1993. The image is of a Pride float with people dressed colourfully, holding yellow and green umbrellas. The side of the float reads National Lesbian and Gay Federation.

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An illustration of two men and their daughter running with pride flags and balloons. This drawing is an example of the top LGBTQ+ inclusive children's books.

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Queer Cultural highlights 2021 - Split screen with four panels. Far left, black and white photograph of a man dressed in bubble wrap with an oversized slice of lemon on his head. Mid left, photograph of drag queen Panti Bliss in a pink power suit looking over her shoulder. mid right, black and white photograph of a man from the torso up. He is nude with his eyes closed. Far right and photograph of a man with a mohawk haircut and piercings. He is wearing a yellow and blue silk scarf with a pink and white tie-dyed denim jacket.

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Close up of Paul McVeigh, editor of Queer Love

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Queer Irish writer Orla Butler who took part in NaNoWriMo

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On the left of the screen is an image of a person writing poetry, and on the right is an image of Irish LGBTQ+ poet Scott De Buitléir.

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Split screen of three of the members of Black Queer Book Club

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Two men modelling lycra black and white bodysuits posing for the camera

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A person holding a copy of a Hungarian LGBTQ+ children's book. The book has a yellow cover and depicts two children as well as two pet animals.

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A split screen image featuring two smiling women and a man

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Stunning new book looks at the fascinating history of gay and lesbian activism in Ireland

9 wonderful queer books to get cosy with this cold cold winter

7 wonderful LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s books that every kid deserves

A look at Irish Queer cultural highlights of 2021

First Irish anthology of LGBTQ+ fiction, Queer Love, is released

Queer Irish writer pens a book in 30 days for NaNoWriMo

New Irish poetry collection covers love, lockdown and LGBTQ+ history

Meet Ireland's Black Queer Book Club

Queer Culture roundup: 6 things for LGBTQ+ folk to check out in September

Hungarian Government fine publisher of LGBTQ+ children's novel

Queer men of São Paulo are showcased in the sexiest Elska book yet

New book We Can Do Better Than This features 35 high profile LGBTQ+ authors speaking out

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Stunning new book looks at the fascinating history of gay and lesbian activism in Ireland

9 wonderful queer books to get cosy with this cold cold winter

7 wonderful LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s books that every kid deserves

A look at Irish Queer cultural highlights of 2021

First Irish anthology of LGBTQ+ fiction, Queer Love, is released

Queer Irish writer pens a book in 30 days for NaNoWriMo

New Irish poetry collection covers love, lockdown and LGBTQ+ history

Meet Ireland's Black Queer Book Club

Queer Culture roundup: 6 things for LGBTQ+ folk to check out in September

Hungarian Government fine publisher of LGBTQ+ children's novel

Queer men of São Paulo are showcased in the sexiest Elska book yet

New book We Can Do Better Than This features 35 high profile LGBTQ+ authors speaking out

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