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Serving Pride: 20 Irish LGBTQ+ cafes and restaurants to support

Pride is year-round and found in cities, towns and villages across the entire island of Ireland, here are some businesses to support.

Food • 19 Jun

Pride celebrations taking place across Ireland this June

From sunset kayaking in Kerry to a Pride pub quiz in Dublin, there's something for everyone to enjoy this Pride month in Ireland.

living • 12 Jun

Irish creators to follow on TikTok this Pride month

Happy Pride month.

living • 10 Jun

Glasnevin Cemetery is set to host its first queer history tour

Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery is set to host its first ever queer history tour.

living • 08 Jun

Queer icons throughout history to celebrate this Pride Month

Here are 7 LGBT+ icons throughout history that you should know about

living • 05 Jun

Lonely Planet publishes first ever guide for queer holiday-makers

The leading travel authority publishes its first-ever guide for queer holiday-makers

Travel • 19 Mar

Ariana Grindr. Photo credit: Freddie Greenall.

Irish Drag Queens on their most chaotic nights of performing

Kate Demolder speaks with seven Irish Drag Queens to hear about their most chaotic nights on the stage.

living • 31 Dec 24

One of the panels of the AIDS quilt on display. Getty Images

Protest, embroidery & glitter: The queer history of fabrics

Fabric can be an artform that builds community and changes cultures, writes Dr Caroline West.

Fashion • 19 Dec 24

Non-binary comic Sarah Keyworth on top surgery and family support

Sarah Keyworth's new tour comes to Ireland this November.

living • 07 Nov 24

Irish theatremaker on safe spaces, gender fluidity & tragicomedy

Theatremaker Marty Breen on The Lír, intimacy coordination and their Dublin Fringe show "BITCH".

Living • 11 Sep 24

Review: A two-week, LGBTQ+ friendly trip to Greece

Rob Kenny travels to the Greek Islands to find a balance of dance-filled parties and traquil relaxation as well as a look at some of the LGBTQ+ offering that the islands have to offer.

Travel • 21 Aug 24

Out & Proud: The almost-but-not-quite first gay kiss on Fair City

Out & Proud is back on RTÉ Radio 1 for a second season and this time presenter Trevor Keegan is discussing key moments and milestones in life through the LGBTQI+ experience.

living • 08 Aug 24

Hopes for inter-generational queer housing collective in Dublin

Listen to Out & Proud, Tuesday nights at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1 and the RTÉ Radio app or anytime, wherever you get your podcasts.

LGBTQ • 31 Jul 24

Belfast's first openly gay Lord Mayor set to lead Pride Parade

Now in its 33rd year, the Belfast Pride Festival is taking place across 10 days with more than 150 events

living • 26 Jul 24

New doc shines a light on LGBTQI+ inclusion in Irish sports

Playing with Pride: New online documentary from ShoutOut highlights LGBTQI+ inclusion in Irish sports.

living • 22 Jul 24

Out & Proud: LGBTQI+ weddings, hookups, and 'slowmances'

This week, from hook-ups to slowmance and happily-ever-afters, we're looking at relationships.

living • 17 Jul 24

Out & Proud: LGBTQI+ healthcare, STI tests and community support

Listen to Out & Proud, Tuesday nights at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1 and the RTÉ Radio app or anytime, wherever you get your podcasts.

LGBTQ • 10 Jul 24

The Out & Proud podcast: Stepping into adulthood

Listen to Out & Proud Tuesday nights at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1 and the RTÉ Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

living • 03 Jul 24

What I learned coming out to my family later in life

Sarah Magliocco writes about embracing her sexuality and coming out to her family at a later stage in life.

living • 23 Jun

Meet the doctor giving free menopause support to LGBT people

Dr. Deirdre Forde has opened up her Athlone practice to LGBT people going through menopause by organising free information events to offer support and advice, on 13 and 15 June.

lifestyle • 14 Jun 24

Information Leaflet Distribution during Cork Gay Pride Week 1981
(Source: Kieran Rose Personal Archive) Courtesy of Kieran Rose.

Reeling in the Queers: 14 fascinating stories of Irish Pride

Reeling in the Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past by Páraic Kerrigan is on sale now.

living • 07 Jun 24

Alan Hughes: "I have been openly gay on Ireland AM for 25 years"

For more than 30 years, Alan Hughes has been a household face and a panto star. He talks to Donal O'Donoghue about his lust for life, his fear of death and the secret to a long-term relationship.

living • 30 May 24

5 LGBTQ+ icons who have helped shape pop culture and history

Lewis Laney tells Abi Jackson about some of the folks featured in his new book, 365 Gays Of The Year.

living • 28 May 24

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Blu Hydrangea on DWTS, her dream wedding and queer representation

As one of this year's contestants on Dancing With the Stars, it's been a dizzying few weeks for Blu Hydrangea.

living • 17 Feb 24

The Outing: LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival returns to Co. Clare

Hosted by Eddie McGuinness (aka 'The Queen of Matchmaking'), The Outing is set to take place at the Inn at Dromoland in Co. Clare this Valentine's weekend.

living • 09 Feb 24