In honour of Lesbian Visibility Week, Dublin Pride and Dublin Lesbian Line are celebrating the return of Dyke Night! The organisations announced that the party will make its highly-anticipated comeback on Friday, June 28. Following its sold-out success in 2023, Dyke Night is back for a special one-night-only event this June. This trans and non-binary…

Gay Health Network is issuing an open call for LGBTQ+ artists to join their Out of the Strong Came Forth Sweetness art exhibition. This open call is a chance for artists to showcase any work that embodies contemporary LGBTQ+ experiences and overcoming challenges and stigmas related to HIV. Curated by Brian Teeling, an Irish multi-disciplinary…

Good news for Irish Heartstopper fans: Alice Oseman’s beloved graphic novel goes as Gaeilge! On top of that, new characters and cast members have just been introduced for the long-awaited third season coming this fall. Yesterday, April 25, a glimpse of the Irish translation of the first book from the bestselling series Heartstopper was revealed…

Karla Chubb, the queer lead singer of the Dublin-based punk band Sprints, was allegedly groped and harassed while performing at the Ulster Sports Club in Belfast on Saturday, April 20. It was the second time that Chubb fell victim to sexual assault during Sprints’ current Letter To Self tour, as state by the group in…

Ireland is a small but mighty island, famous for its people. We are lucky to boast an array of incredible trailblazers who have done instrumental work to improve queer lives the world over both historically and currently. Among them are countless Irish lesbians who have paved the way, and this list, which is by no…

On Friday, April 19, Nymphia Wind became the latest in a long timeline of performers who have snatched the crown and title of ‘America’s Next Drag Superstar’ when she emerged victorious as the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16. The very first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race was Bebe Zahara Benet, who, on March…

On Wednesday, April 24, Gay Project celebrated 40 years of being a beacon of hope and empowerment for the Cork LGBTQ+ community.  The NGO was founded in 1984 by a group of queer activists dedicated to the support and advocacy of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with other men (gbMSM) and trans…

The RESIST project has published new research demonstrating how trans lives and LGBTQ+ activism have become key targets for “anti-gender” politics internationally. Phase one of the RESIST project, launched on Wednesday, April 24, investigated so-called “anti-gender” rhetoric in parliamentary debates and media coverage in Hungary, Poland, Switzerland and the UK from 2015 to 2022. The…

On April 24, the annual UK Bi+ Pride announced that its 2024 celebration will take place at the University of West London’s Ealing campus on August 31. Last year, the event broke records, with more than 1,300 people in attendance, making it the largest bisexual Pride event in the world. This year, both the date…

Nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer Billie Eilish originally announced to the world that she was “physically attracted” to women in a 2023 interview with Variety. Eilish spoke further on her sexuality in her new cover story for Rolling Stone magazine, saying, “I realized I wanted my face in a vagina”. Fan speculation surrounding Eilish’s sexuality has…

The BBC’s brand new dating show I Kissed a Girl has finally revealed its cast of queer women for the inaugural season. The news was appropriately announced on Tuesday, April 23, as celebrations continue around the world for Lesbian Visibility Week 2024. With pop star Dannii Minogue playing Cupid, lesbian TikTok star Charley Marlowe has…

Established in 2009, Live Collision International Festival (LCIF), Ireland’s premiere live art festival, is in its 12th edition. Taking place in Project Arts Centre from April 25 to 27, it promises a fantastic and diverse lineup. The programme is curated by Founder and Festival Director Lynnette Moran, who invites some of the most challenging and…

After years of debate and legal challenges, the UK Parliament has officially passed a controversial bill that could send asylum seekers to Rwanda while their claims are processed. The policy, first introduced in 2022, was approved on Monday, April 22, despite it being ruled unlawful last year. Under the new measures, any asylum seeker entering…

President of the University College Dublin (UCD) Students’ Union Martha Ní Riada was thrown out of an event honouring Nancy Pelosi, after shouting “Pelosi is a Zionist and war criminal”. The former speaker for the US House of Representatives visited the UCD campus on Monday, April 22, to receive the Sutherland Leadership Award, an Honorary…

On Tuesday, April 23, RuPaul’s Drag Race announced the upcoming cast for All Stars 9. The show returns on May 17, with a whole host of fan favourites prepared to werk the runway. Just last week, Nymphia Wind snatched the crown for Season 16, making herstory by becoming the first East Asian queen to bring…

After 30 years of waiting, director Stephen Elliott has confirmed a sequel for his glittering queer classic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Not only will the Australian trio get back on the road, but the original cast, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp and Hugo Weaving, will return. The long-awaited sequel was announced by…

Grindr, known for being the world’s largest LGBTQ+ dating app, has been sued after allegedly releasing users’ HIV status and other personal information to third parties, breaking UK data policy laws.  The case was taken by the law firm Austen Hays and was lodged at the High Court in London. It alleged that “covert tracking…

On April 22, the High Court of Dominica overturned a ban on same-sex activity between consenting adults, which was found to be in violation of the country’s constitution. The case was brought before the court by an unnamed gay man living in Dominica. The claimant argued that the Sexual Offences Act, a law first introduced…

Over 400 Irish artists have issued an open letter calling on Eurovision entrant Bambie Thug to boycott the song contest in solidarity with Palestine. The creatives, spanning industries including music, theatre, drama, literature, visual arts and more, highlighted how Israel is using the event to aid its propaganda efforts and distract from its devastating attacks…

The official trailer for Elliot Page’s new sapphic cheerleading film Backspot has just dropped! Devery Jacobs stars as Riley, a cheerleader under pressure who, according to the film’s official description, is the “formidable backspot on her mid-level cheerleading squad,” also described as “the quarterbacks of stunts.” The film follows Riley as she is invited by…

Taking place on April 22, Earth Day is an annual celebration to inspire people to take action for the good of the planet, as well as celebrate the environmental accomplishments of activists. We acknowledge that, too often, the narrative around climate change puts too much burden on ordinary people instead of large corporations, which are…

Following the gathering of an anti-immigration group of men outside Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s home on Thursday, April 18, a garda representative has said there is “no clear guidance” on how to deal with incidents of this nature. Gardaí were called to the home of Minister Roderic O’Gorman on Thursday evening after a group of masked…

On April 20, Victoria Beckham celebrated her 50th birthday at Oswald, an exclusive London club. The party was attended by all her former Spice Girls bandmates, Geri Halliwell, Mel B, Melanie C and Emma Bunton. Thanks to the former football star David Beckham, a glimpse of the long-awaited reunion got Spice Girls’ fans spiralling. Victoria…

Queer actors and filmmakers won big at the 21st annual Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards on Saturday, April 20. Running since 1999, the IFTA Awards celebrate the best of Irish talent in film and television. This year, the ceremony was hosted by Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre and…

A group of leading Irish academics have published an open letter calling on the government and the HSE to improve healthcare for trans young people in light of the publication of the Cass Review.  The letter posted online on Friday, April 19, was signed by 136 academics from more than 20 universities and colleges across…

Prepare your glitter, grab your heels, and get ready to sashay the night away because Dublin’s favourite drag talent show, The Devine Apprentice, is back for its sixth round of fierce competition.  Returning to The George on May 2, The Devine Apprentice will grace the stage bi-weekly as part of the beloved Thirsty Thursdays lineup…

Under Joe Biden’s administration, the United States Department of Education updated Title IX to increase protections for trans and non-binary students in public schools. The new rule aims to offer students in the US a safe, welcoming and rights-respecting educational environment. Title IX is a 1972 women’s rights law that outlaws sex-based discrimination in education.…

The government has confirmed that the cut-off for people accessing free contraception in Ireland is to be extended from 30 to 35 under phase two of the Women’s Health Action Plan 2024-2025. The programme, which is open to women, girls, non-binary and trans people who qualify for prescription contraception, was first introduced in September 2022.…

Gardaí were called to the home of Minister Roderic O’Gorman on Thursday, April 18, after a group of masked men covered the politician’s home with anti-immigration propaganda banners. Videos posted on social media show large banners posted in front of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth’s home in a Blanchardstown housing estate,…

With major pop tours like Madonna’s Celebrations Tour, Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour, and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour all coming to an end this summer, longtime music collaborators and pop superstars Troye Sivan and Charli XCX picked the perfect time to announce their co-headlined arena tour titled the CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN PRESENT: SWEAT tour.  The…

As 2024 moves forward, TIME published its list of the 100 Most Influential People of the Year, putting the spotlight on amazing LGBTQ+ people changing our world. These queer activists, actors, designers, and even chefs have seen their achievements and work being honoured by the magazine. You may already know some of these members of…

In 1972, Sweden made history as the first country in the world to legalise gender-affirming surgery. On Wednesday, April 17, the country made history once again as members of the Parliament in Sweden approved a motion to lower the age requirement for those seeking to legally change their gender to 16. Previously, legislation required trans…

The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is returning to Galway for its 39th year, filling its streets with literary galore as novelists, poets, writers, speakers and self-identified bookworms flock to the City of Tribes for the week. Cúirt is renowned for bringing a fresh influx of LGBTQ+ literary events each year and 2024 is no…

Following the publication of new guidance from Sport Ireland on the participation of trans and non-binary athletes in sport, Irish LGBTQ+ organisations have signed an open letter expressing their concerns and sharing a number of asks. In the letter published on Wednesday, April 17, the groups request more input from trans and non-binary athletes, as…

On Tuesday, April 16, Heartstopper star Kit Connor announced he will take the stage this fall as Romeo in the new Sam Gold-directed Broadway production of the classic Shakespeare play Romeo + Juliet. Alongside him, actor Rachel Zegler from the latest Hunger Games will play Juliet. The day before the official announcement, Connor and Zegler…

Sites of Dreaming, a new exhibition from Irish photographer Shia Conlon, is now on show in Dublin’s The Library Project. Running from April 4 to May 5, it captures trans tenderness in Finland. Born and bred in Ireland, Conlon is an artist and writer who now works primarily in Helsinki. Raised in the centre of…

New research conducted by Dublin City University has found that male-identified social media users are being disproportionately fed misogynistic and anti-feminist content on TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Using ten ‘sockpuppet’ accounts on individual unregistered smartphones, professors from the university’s Anti-Bullying Centre tracked the content recommended to five TikTok and five YouTube Shorts accounts. Researchers found…

Coachella kicked off last week, April 12, for its first weekend with a promising lineup for the queer community. Many LGBTQ+ artists like Renée Rapp and Chappell Roan took the stage at the annual Californian Music and Arts Festival for the first time, leaving the crowd gagged with their impressive, and very very queer sets.…

I’ve brushed shoulders with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal separately before. While myself and Paul grew up not too far away from each other in Kildare, it was in fact in Malta where our paths first crossed, dining back to back in a fancy rooftop restaurant as he and Pedro Pascal enjoyed a break from…

During a press conference held on Tuesday, April 16, activists from several disability groups called for universal payments to disabled people and carers, as well as further action from the Irish government to ensure the rights of disabled people in Ireland are protected. The press conference came as a motion on Disability Justice tabled by…

Lesbian MMA fighter Jessica Andrade has set a new record as the woman with the most UFC wins after defeating Marina Rodriguez at UFC 300 on Saturday, April 14, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the fight, Rodriguez threw middle kicks, spinning fists, and jabs while Andrade fought back with low kicks…

India Willoughby made history on Sunday, April 14, as she became the first trans patron of a professional sports club, the Keighley Cougars rugby league team. Willoughby, known for her work as a broadcaster for BBC Radio 4, is a trailblazer for the trans community. In 2017, she became the UK’s first out transgender newsreader…

Since its publication on April 10, 2024, the Cass Review has been met with concerns from some trans activist groups across the world, who have raised questions about its methodology. The nearly 400-page report claims to advocate for more research, holistic care, and age-specific services, but also urges medical experts to take “extreme caution” in…

In celebration of Lesbian Visibility Week and their ongoing celebration of lesbian and trans-masc cinema, GAZE has partnered with Light House Cinema and the Irish Film Institute to announce a mouth-watering programme of events. The first event of note is a preview of the highly anticipated feature, Love Lies Bleeding, starring Kristen Stewart as Lou…

Activists from the Scrap the Green Paper coalition are celebrating the news that Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection will not implement the Green Paper proposals for disability payments. As reported by the Irish Independent on Friday, April 12, Minister Heather Humphreys said: “Based on the feedback I have received to date, it is clear that…

At this year’s National Student Media Awards (The SMEDIAS), a national student media award was dedicated to late queer journalist Joe Drennan, who was tragically killed in a hit and run on October 13, 2023. Joe was an incredibly talented and professional GCN contributor as well. The SMEDIAS are dedicated to recognising and celebrating the…

Legislators in Germany have voted in favour of the Self-Determination Act, making it easier for transgender, intersex and non-binary people to change their name and gender on official documents. After controversial debates, the law was passed with 374 delegates voting in favour, against 251 no-votes and 11 abstentions. The new legislation will allow people to…

Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) has issued a response to the Cass Review into Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People. The nearly 400-page report published on April 10 states that the NHS has failed thousands of transgender youth and it includes 32 recommendations advocating for more research, holistic care and age-specific services. In…

After a five-year hiatus, GCN’s much-anticipated ‘My Big Fat Gay Pub Quiz’ returned with a bang this Thursday, April 11, and the whole evening was a non-stop party. The legendary pub quiz is an exciting way to raise essential funds for Ireland’s free LGBTQ+ media and registered charity, GCN. Guests began pouring into the venue…

Now in its fourth year, The Autistic Art Club provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for neurodivergent people to come together and express themselves. After receiving her own autism diagnosis in 2020, founder Zoe McCormack wanted to connect with other autistic adults in order to learn more about herself. She explains, “I knew I…

On Tuesday, April 9, Madonna brought her Celebration Tour to Miami, Florida, where the iconic singer paid tribute to the survivors of the 2016 mass shooting at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub.  Since Madonna kicked off her Celebration Tour in London in October of 2023, the singer has heavily featured LGBTQ+ performers in her act, including Bob…

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has defended Ireland’s hate crime and hate speech bill amid concerns from opposition. On Thursday, April 11, Minister McEntee appeared on RTÉ Radio 1’s Morning Ireland to speak about the Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences Bill, originally drafted in 2022 under Leo Varadkar’s government. The Minister clarified some…

Following a European Union (EU) vote on Wednesday, April 10, Ireland, along with other member states, will soon overhaul its current asylum system. The vote approved a new EU-wide policy that would harden the trading bloc’s borders that have remained in deadlock since the implementation of the International Protection Act in 2015.  According to Irish…

A man accused of a fatal hit and run resulting in the death of journalist Joe Drennan has been charged with a further seven offences in relation to the incident. Kieran Fogarty (20) appeared in Limerick District Court on Wednesday, April 10, for a formal hearing of the additional charges. During the hearing, prosecuting Garda…

The first teaser trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux is now available, with fans getting a glimpse of Lady Gaga as the dazzling bisexual comic book icon Dr Harleen Quinzel, better known as Harley Quinn. Directed By Todd Phillips, the film is a musical sequel to the 2019 Joker film which grossed over $1 billion…

Launched on April 2, the Cinema for Gaza virtual auction aims to raise funds for Palestine by supporting the Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). More than 200 items and experiences were provided by celebrities in the entertainment industry, including some of our favourite LGBTQ+ icons. So far, more than £145 000 (€169,515,30) for Palestine has…

American Drag Race alum Katya Zamolodchikova has taken to Instagram to announce that she is postponing her tour with Trixie Mattel and checking into rehab to get sober. The queen rose to fame on RuPaul’s legendary show, in season seven when she placed fifth, and in season two when she placed second.  One part of…

On April 10, 2024, a nearly 400-page report was published, which suggests the NHS has failed thousands of transgender youth. Entitled the ‘Cass Review’ after its author Dr Hilary Cass, it includes 32 recommendations advocating for more research, holistic care and age-specific services. The Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service was established in 1989 as the…

Australia’s first-ever housing cooperative for trans women is to be developed following the sale of a City of Sydney council site in the inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst. The seven-property site close to Oxford Street was purchased “at a significant discount” for AUD$2.5 million (€1.5 million) by Common Equity New South Wales (NSW) in partnership with…

On Monday, April 8, the Vatican published a declaration setting out “grave violations of human dignity”, which included gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy alongside war, poverty, human trafficking and more. LGBTQ+ activists from all over the world are speaking out against the document, condemning the Vatican’s position on matters that directly impact the lives of queer…

Billie Eilish has announced her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which will be released on Friday, May 17. Although artists often let fans stream a single or two before a new record comes out, shortly after announcing the project, Eilish confirmed that she will not be dropping any of the tracks before the…

On Monday, April 8, Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s first openly gay head of government, officially resigned as Taoiseach. His resignation comes shortly before Simon Harris is to be elected as the new head of government in the Dáil today. Varadkar’s first term as Taoiseach began in 2017, and he was then appointed a second time in…

What did it feel like to be an LGBTQ+ student in Ireland before homosexuality was decriminalised? Until the Employment Equality Act was passed in 2015, teachers in Ireland could lose their jobs for being gay, as schools claimed that LGBTQ+ identities undermined their religious ethos. While we’ve made substantial progress in the past several years,…

In a recent interview, actor Dev Patel discussed the inclusion of India’s third-gender community in his new action film, Monkey Man. The Slumdog Millionaire actor makes his directorial debut with Monkey Man, an action-revenge film inspired by Indian mythology, which focuses on an anonymous underground fighter and his path to avenge someone he loves. Underneath…

Beyoncé officially holds the title for the number-one country music album with her new record, Cowboy Carter, making her the first Black woman in history to reach the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Billboard confirmed that her newest album Cowboy Carter took the number one spot on April 7. Following the release of the…

Taking to Instagram, actor Oliver Stark condemned homophobic reactions to the latest 9-1-1 episode, aired on Thursday, April 4, on ABC. Titled ‘Buck, Bothered and Bewildered’, the 100th episode of the famous TV series features a kiss between Stark’s character Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley and Tommy Kinard, played by Lou Ferrigno Jr. In the scene, both…

Stefano Pappalardo has been appointed as the new Manager of Gay Community News (GCN). A valued member of the team for over seven years, Stefano joined GCN in 2017 as Digital Marketer, before becoming the Head of Digital, Marketing and Development the following year. He has been instrumental in helping GCN evolve into a multimedia…

Traditionally, representations of autism in TV and film have been predominantly led by cis heterosexual men, such as the character of Raymond (played by Dustin Hoffman) in Rain Man (1988) and Arnie (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993). However, this trope is slowly beginning to change with more female, gender non-conforming,…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will axe its long-standing ban barring gay and bisexual men from donating sperm in a landmark decision. The current FDA ban, established in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s, bars men who have sex with men from donating sperm anonymously…

The enigmatic allure of Patricia Highsmith’s iconic character, Tom Ripley, has captivated audiences for decades. From his literary origins to multiple film adaptations, Ripley has remained a fascinating figure and now, with the release of the new Netflix series on April 4, Irish actor Andrew Scott steps into the role, offering a fresh and compelling interpretation…

Believe it or not, 2024 Pride season is just around the corner, and Dublin Pride is gearing up for an unforgettable 50th anniversary celebration.  Dublin saw its first-ever Pride demonstration take place in June of 1974, as a small group of activists marched from the Department of Justice on Stephen’s Green to the British Embassy…

Peach, a new pop-up party for queer women and their pals, is coming to Dublin on Friday, April 12. Ahead of its launch, we spoke to organiser and DJ Kate Brennan Harding about the new venture and what people can expect from its debut in Hen’s Teeth. What inspired you to create Peach? I love…

The United Nations (UN) has made a historic move to protect the rights of intersex people, with its Human Rights Council adopting its first-ever resolution specifically addressing discrimination, violence and harmful practices against persons with innate variations in sex characteristics. The proposal passed on Thursday, April 4, with the majority of member states voting in…

The finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 is creeping ever closer, but no queen will be crowned before the iconic series delivers at least one more major twist. While Sapphira, Nymphia, Plane and Q continue to battle it out for the number one spot, eliminated contestants are set to return for an unmissable lipsync…

Following a report last week by BBC News that disclosed leaked emails from senior executives at the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) raising serious concerns over the mismanagement of the closure of the Tavistock Gender Clinic in the UK, several NHS England whistleblowers have gone on record to reveal the full extent of the situation,…

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the introduction of a third gender option for Form N-400, through which people can apply for legal citizneship. With this revision, effective from April 1, non-binary and gender non-conforming applicants will now be able to use an X gender marker in the document. According to the…

The owner of the LGBTQ+ nightclub Pose in Russia was arrested on March 28 at Moscow Airport following a raid in the venue last month. The individual, who was not named, is the third person to be arrested as a result of the incident and is now in pre-trial jail charged with “organizing an extremist…

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has upheld the nation’s extreme anti-LGBTQ+ law, which includes capital punishment for “aggravated homosexuality”.  Deputy Chief Justice and Head of Court, Justice Richard Buteera, handed down the decision on Wednesday, April 3, closing the case brought by two law professors from Makerere University in Kampala. The petitioners, one of whom is Frank…

On March 31, Transgender Visibility Day, pop duo Tegan and Sara released an open letter through their foundation opposing anti-trans legislation in Canada. To raise awareness surrounding the risks of such legislation, over 400 Canadian and Canada-based artists in the fields of music, film and literature signed the letter, including renowned figures such as Neil…

On March 29, Beyoncé ensured Good Friday was a Great Friday by dropping her brand new album Cowboy Carter. Since then, the gays have been going buck wild, taking to social media to hoot and holler over the country-inspired release. Cowboy Carter is the second act in Queen B’s three-act project that started with the…

During a committee meeting in February, a senior official at Ulster University said that sending communications about Pride to its partnered Qatar campus is “highly problematic”. The staff member added that, while the university should celebrate Pride, it should also be “cognisant of different cultural expectations”. While Ulster University states that it is committed to…

Chief Executive of Libraries NI (Northern Ireland) Jim O’Hagan and the chairperson of the Library Board Bonnie Anley have released a statement to defend the presence of LGBTQ+ children’s books in their catalogue. In the statement, they argued that libraries should “meet the needs of the entire community” and the material on offer must reflect…

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act has officially come into effect as of Monday, April 1. The legislation consolidates existing law on crimes “aggravated by prejudice” and introduces strengthened protections for people vulnerable to being targeted based on characteristics including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being intersex.  Inciting hate based…

Spring is well and truly underway and as the days get longer, our appetite for adventure and action grows stronger! If you’re looking for a way to fill up your free evenings in April, this list of queer events may just have the thing for you. Encompassing comedy shows, cinema screenings, pub quizzes and more,…

Ireland’s Eurovision entry, Bambie Thug, was among the artists who signed a statement released by British singer Olly Alexander following calls for boycott over Israel’s participation in the song contest. In the statement, the artists declared that they would not boycott Eurovision, sparking criticism and renewed calls for solidarity with Palestine. The statement comes after…

The first teaser for Emma Stone’s latest film Kinds of Kindness has dropped, and fans are thrilled to learn that Hunter Schafer is among the cast, marking one of her biggest roles to date. The project was filmed in 2022, and reports indicate that it will follow a three-part “sci-fi anthology” structure. Trans actor Hunter…

To mark Trans Day of Visibility 2024, TENI (Trans Equality Network Ireland) has released a heartwarming new video celebrating trans joy. The short film, Sharing Trans Stories, was created by Emily Kamalnathan, who interned with TENI in summer 2023. During her time with the organisation, she invited members of the community to share positive ways…

Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was first signed into law in December 2019 by then-Secretary of State Julian Smith. By January 13, 2020, the first same-sex marriages in the country were able to occur. Over the subsequent three years, as many as 800 same-sex marriages have been officiated in Northern Ireland, with even more LGBTQ+…

A full autopsy report has been released following the death of Nex Benedict, a transgender teenager who died one day after being beaten by three students in a high school bathroom. The medical report expands on the partial report released on March 13 which indicated Nex’s death was likely a suicide based on a “combined…

Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) announced a new date for its exciting Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) after it was cancelled due to violence that broke out in Dublin last November. The event will take place on April 27 at Dublin’s Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar, taking you on a cinematic adventure showcasing the…

Marking the tenth anniversary since the introduction of same-sex marriage in England and Wales, beloved TV show host Lorraine Kelly has conducted Britain’s first live on-air gay wedding. Wearing a shimmery rainbow dress, the Scottish presenter officiated the blessing of Cardiff couple Luke Avaient and Gavin Sheppard live on her popular mid-morning chat show on…

Hari Nef will be returning to the screen after playing Doctor Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed movie Barbie. This time, Hari Nef will take on the role of Candy Darling, an American trans actor who took New York by storm in the 1970s. Her story was told in a first documentary by her friend Jeremiah…

According to emails shared with BBC News, NHS hospital executives have voiced serious concerns over the Tavistock gender clinic closure, particularly regarding cancelled appointments and a lack of information about future patient care. The Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service was established in 1989 as the NHS’s sole care provider for trans and gender-questioning youth in…

Artists aged 20 and younger are invited to submit their art to an Irish nationwide competition titled “Being the Artist I Am…”, set to launch to celebrate the life of trans artist Jordan Howe. The winner’s work will be presented at the Millennium Court Arts Centre and featured in the Pride Issue of the GCN…

Legislators in the lower house of Thailand’s parliament overwhelmingly approved a landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriage. If signed into law, it would make Thailand the first country in south-east Asia to introduce marriage rights for same-sex couples. The vote took place on March 27, when the bill won the approval of 399 lawmakers, with…

On March 25, Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin released a powerful statement regarding the increasingly distressing trend of trans healthcare in Ireland, after the National Health Service (NHS) in England stopped prescribing puberty blockers to trans youth. Earlier this month, the National Health Service in England decided to stop prescribing puberty blockers to transgender youth…

Irish para-cyclists Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCyrstal made history this weekend when the two set a new national record at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  A total of 11 Irish Paralympic cyclists competed at the Track World Championships this weekend. Dunlevy and McCrystal, who’ve earned a number of gold…

Irish Higher Education Minister and incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris, who was recently appointed the new head of Fine Gael following Leo Varadkar’s departure from the position, has announced that he will not back down when it comes to moving forward with the new hate crime and hate speech legislation in Ireland. Harris, who will take…

Friends, family and the LGBTQ+ community are mourning the tragic loss of Alex Franco, a 21-year-old transgender man who was killed in the US state of Utah on Sunday, March 17. Alex was reportedly abducted on Sunday afternoon, with video footage showing him getting into a 2000s Jeep Liberty vehicle. Investigators believe that Franco knew…

The CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football) Nations League football final between the United States and Mexico was stopped twice on Sunday, March 24, due to homophobic chants led by fans. Sunday night’s match was played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in front of a crowd of 59,471. During…