Photographed at the launch of LGBT Ireland’s Empowering Anthems campaign for National Coming out Day was Shane Daniel Byrne, comedian and Sonya Lennon, designer, business-woman and entrepreneur.
LGBT Ireland are encouraging Longford people to get involved in their new campaign .
The aim of this campaign is to support and empower members of the LGBTQI+ community in Longford ahead of National Coming Out Day this Wednesday. Empowering anthems” is calling on the people of Longford – allies and members of the community alike - to choose their most inspiring song, share it on social media and make a donation to support the work of LGBT Ireland. All funds raised will go towards supporting LGBT Ireland deliver its quality services for the LGBTQI+ community in Longford and across Ireland.
Paula Fagan the Chief Executive of LGBT Ireland stated that " We all know the positive impact music can have on emotional well-being, and so this year we are encouraging people in Longford to support their LGBTQI+ friends and family by choosing an empowering anthem that motivates them and makes them feel good about themselves; share the song on Instagram or any other social media and tag LGBT Ireland; and make a donation to support our services''.
A number of well-known faces are supporting the campaign and have chosen their empowering anthems, including ,Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne, whose anthem is La Roux, “Bulletproof”; Designer, business-woman and entrepreneur Sonya Lennon, whose anthem is “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross.
Post about your empowering anthem and tag LGBT Ireland Facebook @LGBT.ie, Instagram @lgbtireland_ie
X @LGBT_ie ,LinkedIn lgbtireland. Use the hashtags #EmpoweringAnthems, #ShareYourAnthem when posting to social media . People can donate to LGBT Ireland via social media channels, Revolut or via the LGBT Ireland website(https://lgbt.ie/.
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