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TalkTV pays damages to Belfast drag artist over defamatory claims linked to storytime event

Queer Irish author Rebecca Murphy to release debut novel after competition win

NBA’s first openly gay basketball player Jason Collins passes away

Drag duo The Misses go behind the scenes with GCN for new podcast episode

Study reveals interesting ways LGBTQ+ people use sex for self-care

RTÉ to broadcast alternative shows as part of Eurovision boycott

Ireland ranks 14th in Europe for LGBTQ+ human rights, laws and policies

Lesbian Lives conference returns to Cork with fantastic programme of events

Unseen Keith Haring artworks showcased in public exhibition and auction

The George celebrates 40 years at the forefront of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ nightlife

First-ever Cavan Pride march to take place this June

Scotland elects two trans members of parliament in historic first

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TalkTV pays damages to Belfast drag artist over defamatory claims linked to storytime event

Queer Irish author Rebecca Murphy to release debut novel after competition win

NBA’s first openly gay basketball player Jason Collins passes away

Drag duo The Misses go behind the scenes with GCN for new podcast episode

Study reveals interesting ways LGBTQ+ people use sex for self-care

RTÉ to broadcast alternative shows as part of Eurovision boycott

Ireland ranks 14th in Europe for LGBTQ+ human rights, laws and policies

Lesbian Lives conference returns to Cork with fantastic programme of events

Unseen Keith Haring artworks showcased in public exhibition and auction

The George celebrates 40 years at the forefront of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ nightlife

First-ever Cavan Pride march to take place this June

Scotland elects two trans members of parliament in historic first

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