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Exploring the history of Cork's iconic Fantasy Ball ahead of its highly anticipated return

50% of LGBTQ+ people pessimistic about equality in the UK, new Stonewall report shows

Democrats sweep US midterms amid historic firsts and landmark LGBTQ+ victories

Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton

Judge dismisses gender-critical discrimination claim brought by UK nurse

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

Watch: Jake Shears shines as Frank-N-Furter in special Rocky Horror Tiny Desk performance

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

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Exploring the history of Cork's iconic Fantasy Ball ahead of its highly anticipated return

50% of LGBTQ+ people pessimistic about equality in the UK, new Stonewall report shows

Democrats sweep US midterms amid historic firsts and landmark LGBTQ+ victories

Proposed plaque in Antrim remembers trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist Mark Ashton

Judge dismisses gender-critical discrimination claim brought by UK nurse

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

Watch: Jake Shears shines as Frank-N-Furter in special Rocky Horror Tiny Desk performance

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

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