An illustration from Cork author Aisling de Barra's new picture book. The cartoon image shows two mothers with a child on a couch.

Cork author celebrates LGBTQ+ parenting in heartwarming new book

Books, Entertainment 20 Oct 2025

Image shows a protest to decimalise sex work. The camera is focused on a white sign with red writing that says "Sex work is work".

New bill to decriminalise sex work in Ireland launched

Ireland, News, Top News

Screenshot of Halloween events happening in Ireland.

Spooktacular Halloween events in Ireland you should check out

Events, News 17 Oct 2025

Learners from the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board wear graduation gowns and throw their caps in the air.

How the Louth & Meath Education and Training Board supports LGBTQ+ learners

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This article is about the Pride Round. In the photo, the feet and hands of a rugby player holding a rugby ball on the pitch.

Irish rugby comes together in first-ever Pride Round showcasing LGBTQ+ role models

Events, Ireland, Sport & Fitness, Top News 16 Oct 2025

This article is about healthcare inequalities in Ireland. In the photo, the arms and torso of a doctor writing on a clipboard while sitting at a desk.

LGBTQ+ women among groups facing healthcare inequalities in Ireland, report finds

Health & Science, Ireland, News, Top News 14 Oct 2025

This article is about non-binary gender recognition in Ireland. In the photo, a person holding up a non-binary flag in a crowd of people protesting.

Activists call for non-binary gender recognition in Ireland as certificate applications fall in 2024

Ireland, News, Top News 10 Oct 2025

A large group of award recipients on stage at The GALAS 2025 ceremony.

The GALAS 2025 honours Ireland’s LGBTQ+ champions with fantastic awards ceremony

Community, Events, Ireland, News, Top News 5 Oct 2025

This article is about the need for reforms to protect LGBTQ+ older people in Ireland's care system. In the photo, the hands of an elderly person leaning on an open window while wearing a red top.

Activists call for reforms to protect older LGBTQ+ people in Ireland’s care system

Health & Science, Ireland, News, Top News 2 Oct 2025

Split screen of three queer events happening in October. Left is Miriam Margolyes, middle is The GALAS, right is Bonnie Ann Clyde.

Fantastic queer events happening across Ireland this October

Events, Ireland, News, Top News 1 Oct 2025

This article is about Ireland's HIV Action Plan. The image shows a hand holding a red ribbon in front of a white background.

Government urged to publish HIV action plan ahead of Dublin conference

Events, Health & Science, Ireland, News, Top News 26 Sep 2025

This article is about a woman experiencing homophobia and racism from teenagers in Ireland. The image shows to Gardaí walking through Temple Bar in Dublin.

Woman opens up about facing homophobia and racism from teenagers in Ireland

Community, Ireland, News, Top News

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Cork author celebrates LGBTQ+ parenting in heartwarming new book

New bill to decriminalise sex work in Ireland launched

Spooktacular Halloween events in Ireland you should check out

How the Louth & Meath Education and Training Board supports LGBTQ+ learners

Irish rugby comes together in first-ever Pride Round showcasing LGBTQ+ role models

LGBTQ+ women among groups facing healthcare inequalities in Ireland, report finds

Activists call for non-binary gender recognition in Ireland as certificate applications fall in 2024

The GALAS 2025 honours Ireland’s LGBTQ+ champions with fantastic awards ceremony

Activists call for reforms to protect older LGBTQ+ people in Ireland’s care system

Fantastic queer events happening across Ireland this October

Government urged to publish HIV action plan ahead of Dublin conference

Woman opens up about facing homophobia and racism from teenagers in Ireland

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Cork author celebrates LGBTQ+ parenting in heartwarming new book

New bill to decriminalise sex work in Ireland launched

Spooktacular Halloween events in Ireland you should check out

How the Louth & Meath Education and Training Board supports LGBTQ+ learners

Irish rugby comes together in first-ever Pride Round showcasing LGBTQ+ role models

LGBTQ+ women among groups facing healthcare inequalities in Ireland, report finds

Activists call for non-binary gender recognition in Ireland as certificate applications fall in 2024

The GALAS 2025 honours Ireland’s LGBTQ+ champions with fantastic awards ceremony

Activists call for reforms to protect older LGBTQ+ people in Ireland’s care system

Fantastic queer events happening across Ireland this October

Government urged to publish HIV action plan ahead of Dublin conference

Woman opens up about facing homophobia and racism from teenagers in Ireland

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