Join drag power couple The Misses on Friday, November 13, at The George for the fabulous fundraising event, Miss Matched. Image of The Misses, Miss Roots on the left dressed in a blue floral dress and Miss Taken on the right, dressed in a salmon-coloured floral dress. They are both perched on a large anchor, looking out into the distance. A large empty green field is seen behind them.

Miss Matched: Everything you need to know about GCN's new night of queer connection

Community, Entertainment, Events, Ireland 3 Nov 2026

Plaque of Mark Ashton being revealed at commemorative garden in France

Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton

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Stand Up Awareness Week, an anti-LGBTQ+ bullying campaign, kicks off this week. Pictured here is podcaster and comedian Emma Doran with two students. They are holding pride flags and a large rainbow heart with the words ‘You Belong Here’ written across it.

Almost half of Irish students believe LGBTQ+ classmates would face bullying if they came out, new research finds

Community, Ireland, News, Top News

How proposed changes to Ireland's citizenship legislation would impact LGBTQ+ and other migrants

Community, Ireland, News, Top News

Incredible queer events you won't want to miss this November. Split image of singer Rudi Douglas, artist Whorlasmz and cabaret comedian Laura LaVelle.

Incredible queer events you won't want to miss in Ireland this November

Community, Events, Ireland, Top News 2 Nov 2026

This article is about HIV testing in emergency departments. In the photo, the arm of a person after getting a blood test with the gloved hands of a nurse applying a plaster.

New guidance for HIV testing in emergency departments launched at Dublin conference

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Split screen. Left image of Paul Ryder as Mrs. Claus in front of Dundrum shopping centre. The right image is Nadine Coyle smiling and wearing a glamorous red dress, red fur coat and red gloves in front of a warm yellow background.

Calling all city girls: Nadine Coyle and Paul Ryder to light up Dundrum with festive celebration

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This article is about Northern Ireland's disregard scheme for historic anti-gay convictions. The image shows two men in blue suits holding hands while walking through a field.

Northern Ireland's disregard scheme for historic anti-gay convictions still important despite few applicants

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Close up of Vanessa Redgrave in nun attire as Sister Jeanne in The Devils.

Cult classic The Devils releases in Irish cinemas 55 years after being banned

Entertainment, Film, Ireland, News, Top News 30 Oct 2026

The article is about the homophobic online abuse faced by Limerick mayor John Moran. The image depicts Moran wearing a suit

Community stands in solidarity with Limerick Mayor subjected to online homophobic abuse

Ireland, News, Top News

An image of the National LGBTQ+ Federation members at the 2026 GALAS award ceremony. They are pictured in front of a glittery backdrop, accompanied by hanging disco balls.

National LGBTQ+ Federation appoints new Chairperson and board members

Community, Ireland, News, Top News 29 Oct 2026

GALAS Person of the Year and former CEO of LINQ Ireland Kate Moynihan smiling at the camera with tinsel in the background.

GALAS Person of the Year Kate Moynihan reflects on 13 years with LINQ Ireland

Community, Featured, Ireland

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Miss Matched: Everything you need to know about GCN's new night of queer connection

Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton

Almost half of Irish students believe LGBTQ+ classmates would face bullying if they came out, new research finds

How proposed changes to Ireland's citizenship legislation would impact LGBTQ+ and other migrants

Incredible queer events you won't want to miss in Ireland this November

New guidance for HIV testing in emergency departments launched at Dublin conference

Calling all city girls: Nadine Coyle and Paul Ryder to light up Dundrum with festive celebration

Northern Ireland's disregard scheme for historic anti-gay convictions still important despite few applicants

Cult classic The Devils releases in Irish cinemas 55 years after being banned

Community stands in solidarity with Limerick Mayor subjected to online homophobic abuse

National LGBTQ+ Federation appoints new Chairperson and board members

GALAS Person of the Year Kate Moynihan reflects on 13 years with LINQ Ireland

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Miss Matched: Everything you need to know about GCN's new night of queer connection

Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton

Almost half of Irish students believe LGBTQ+ classmates would face bullying if they came out, new research finds

How proposed changes to Ireland's citizenship legislation would impact LGBTQ+ and other migrants

Incredible queer events you won't want to miss in Ireland this November

New guidance for HIV testing in emergency departments launched at Dublin conference

Calling all city girls: Nadine Coyle and Paul Ryder to light up Dundrum with festive celebration

Northern Ireland's disregard scheme for historic anti-gay convictions still important despite few applicants

Cult classic The Devils releases in Irish cinemas 55 years after being banned

Community stands in solidarity with Limerick Mayor subjected to online homophobic abuse

National LGBTQ+ Federation appoints new Chairperson and board members

GALAS Person of the Year Kate Moynihan reflects on 13 years with LINQ Ireland

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