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Concerns raised over treatment of LGBTQ+ members at upcoming World Cup in Qatar

LGBTQ+ visitors to Qatar for the World Cup could be left open to “gay-bashing” attacks from locals with the security forces lacking the resources to protect them, a Qatari human rights campaigner has said. Concerns have been raised over what sort of ...

09 Oct 2022 at 14:41

National News

Gardai keeping 'open mind' about motivation of Sligo killing, Chief Superintendent confirms

...for these crimes that they are brought to justice. “I also just want to say that I know it’s been a difficult week for the LGBT COMMUNITY. I have spoken to the Garda Commissioner about the shocking events in Sligo. An Garda Síochána will investigate these...

13 Apr 2022 at 15:59

Local News

'It’s a really horrible time' - Thousands attend vigils around country, including Longford, remembering Sligo murder victims

...were held aloft. At the Belfast vigil, there was a minute’s noise to symbolise a need for the voices of people in the LGBT COMMUNITY to be heard. LGBT activist Jude Copeland told the crowd: “It’s a really horrible time but it’s one where our community can...

16 Apr 2022 at 12:56

National News

'It’s a really horrible time' - Thousands attend vigils remembering Sligo murder victims

16 Apr 2022 at 11:03

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Longford stops to remember tragic Sligo murder victims

Members from Longford's LGBT COMMUNITY were joined by members of the public on the county town's market square to remember the two men. Chief organiser and local community advocate Tena Keown addressed those present and said society at large had a key role to...

15 Apr 2022 at 20:12

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LGBT Ireland calls on Longford Oireachtas members to support a ban on conversion therapy

LGBT Ireland, the lead organisation in the Ban Conversion Therapy Campaign, is calling on Longford Oireachtas members to support a ban on conversion therapy. According to LGBT Ireland, the Government needs to ban LGBTI+ conversion practices as an ...

24 May 2022 at 17:48

National News

LGBT Ireland calls on Oireachtas members to support a ban on conversion therapy

LGBT Ireland, the lead organisation in the Ban Conversion Therapy Campaign, is calling on Oireachtas members to support a ban on conversion therapy. According to LGBT Ireland, the Government needs to ban LGBTI+ conversion practices as an urgent ...

24 May 2022 at 17:50

National News

'We must redouble efforts' - O'Gorman restates commitment to end LGBT conversion therapy

The Irish government's commitment to ending LGBT conversion therapy has been restated by the Minister for Equality. Minister Roderic O'Gorman spoke on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia today (Tuesday May 17) to ...

17 May 2022 at 16:09

Arts & Entertainment

The best and 'most fun' LGBTQ+ travel destinations

Pride month is upon us, with celebrations planned all over the world – bringing together members of the LGBTQ+ community to protest, party and participate in important conversations. Jenna Howieson, Pride travel expert and diversity, ...

01 Jun 2022 at 16:41

National News

Four month wait time for gay men to donate blood met with disappointment

...said the aim of the changes is to make blood donation more inclusive and to welcome additional donors from the LGBT COMMUNITY. The deferral for people who take pre or post-exposure prophylaxis – taken to reduce the risk of contracting HIV –...

28 Mar 2022 at 18:13

Northern Ireland

King and President signal intent on future Anglo Irish relations

It was more than a simple gesture; it was a statement of intent. When the King turned to leave St Anne’s Cathedral, he crossed the aisle and made a beeline to the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and warmly clasped his hand. ...

14 Sept 2022 at 15:11

National News

LGBT charity plans to expand Pride events to towns in rural Ireland

...is aiming to expand Pride events into rural towns in an effort to improve Ireland as a country for members of the LGBT COMMUNITY. Launching its five-year plan, entitled ‘Making Ireland The Best Place In Europe To Be LGBTQI+’, LGBT Ireland said...

16 Jan 2023 at 15:42

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