With only a few tickets left for the queerest night of the year, we thought we’d give you a rundown of what you need to know about the GALAS 2024. Organised to recognise those making outstanding contributions to Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community, this year’s awards ceremony will take place in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre at the Radisson Blue Hotel on Saturday, October 5.
Organised by GCN and the National LGBT Federation (NXF), the GALAS are Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards programme and have been running since 2009 – with a pause of two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The ceremony is the biggest fundraising event of the year for the NXF and GCN, both registered charities working for the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland and beyond.
Hosting this year’s awards will be none other than triple-threat performer Paul Ryder, best known for his appearances on stages, screens and airwaves and beloved among the community for his drag artistry; and presenter and content creator Cassie Stokes, famous for spotlighting the ‘Best Of’ what Ireland has to offer.
This dynamic duo will present the 13 GALAS categories, acknowledging the efforts made by individuals, organisations and companies who work towards a better future for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. The contenders for each of the awards were nominated by the public and subsequently reduced to a shortlist chosen by Irish advocacy groups.
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Find the shortlist for each category below:
Community Organisation of the Year – paid staff
Gay Project
GOSHH
Midlands LGBT+ Project
Outhouse
Community Organisation of the Year – volunteer staff
Clonmel Pride
Intersex Ireland
Trans Healthcare Action
Wicklow Pride
Volunteer of the Year
Anastasia McCormac
Ginell Healy
Mark O’Looney Cannon
Patricia Carey
Event of the Year
Bród na Gaeltachta 2024
Dublin Pride Run 2024
Dublin Trans & Intersex Pride 2024
LINC Q-Con Conference 2023
Joe Drennan – LGBTQ+ Young Trailblazer
CJ Smith
Conor Tormey
Jenny Maguire
Sarah Murray
Sports
Dublin Front Runners
In4Squash
Laochra Aeracha
Phoenix Tigers FC
Arts & Entertainment
Delishus O’Toole
Drag & Draw
Nazli Yildirim
Rory Cashin
Noel Walsh HIV Activism
Ann Mason
Bill Foley
MPOWER Programme Volunteers
Will Kennedy
LGBTQ+ Ally
Bohemian Football Club
Offaly Local Development Company
Prof. Agnes Higgins (TCD)
Tim Matthews
Outstanding Company
Accenture
Bank of Ireland
EY Ireland
PayPal
LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
EY’s Unity Network
LGBTQ+ @ Sky Ireland Network Group
Pride@Accenture ERG
Proud to Work for Ireland Network (PWIN)
Person of the Year
David Norris
Maeve Delargy
Patrick Bracken
Ranae von Meding
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During the evening, the audience will also be delighted by incredible performances, including an opening concert by Glória LGBT+ Choir and jaw-dropping music by the one and only SexyTadhg. To end the night with a blast, Mother DJ Glamo will play tunes ’till late for those who would like to get their dancing shoes on.
Only a few tickets remain on sale for the GALAS 2024 ceremony, so grab yours here before they sell out!
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