In a country known for its social conservatism, we’ve finally found our fabulousness. But what is it really like being a draq queen in Ireland today?

"We want our people to feel seen, understood, respected and valued"

Libraries, and librarians, don’t just transform young lives. They offer shelter, comfort, warmth to older people, poorer people, lonely people

Wild Youth will headline the Party at The Port on the Sunday of Cork Pride 2023 which takes place from July 30 to August 6

Organisers appeal for increase in public funding as future of the event is 'at direct and imminent risk'

'Be angry for now, you will be afraid for a while, but then take that anger and fear and channel it for good, channel it for tolerance, tell your story everywhere and often'

Despite the outpouring of support after the violent deaths of two gay men in Sligo, LGBT+ people tell Sorcha Crowley that, one year on, they see little positive change in attitudes here

As we celebrate Cork Pride, Jen Stevens speaks to members of the LGBTQI+ community about their experiences growing up as a young gay person in Ireland

Nadine Coyle, Brooke Scullion and many more will be celebrating one of the final events on Cork Pride’s calendar

Conference hears of threat to rights of women and LGBT+ community from right-wing movements around the world

As a gay teen growing up in 90s Ireland, Domhnall O’Donoghue revisits the artwork that inspired him to confront his identity

'If an opportunity appeared in Cork, absolutely I'd move'

From documentaries to TV shows, we've put together 11 of our favourite things to watch over Pride. 

It is 40 years ago this year that the Cork Gay Collective was set up

"We know in this country where religion is concerned what can flow from ignoring what is happening in dark places"

"The message that we want to send out to people is that there is a strong and vibrant LGBT+ support network in Cork and it is there for them.” 

Hint: It has something to do with her passport...

Here are the top things to do during Cork Pride 2022

"LGBT+ people were isolated during Covid. If they were stuck at home with comments being made, or silence or invisibility, that was really challenging."

The crossing, from Brown Thomas to Dunnes Stores, features an updated Pride flag - to include transgender and intersex people, as well as people of colour - a sign of solidarity

Between a car crash, Covid-19 and a talent show, it has been a crazy year for Caroline and Jen but they can't wait to finally tie the knot

Transgender & non-binary Leesiders and their allies will show their pride - and protest