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10 Songs for Marriage Equality

With just a week to go until Ireland votes on Marriage Equality, we present our top ten songs from Irish performers singing out for a great big Yes! The post 10 Songs for Marriage Equality appeared...

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Ireland’s Vote On Marriage Equality Will Change The World

The ‘yes’ for marriage equality campaign, and the movement of the Irish people, will inform and inspire the struggle for LGBT equality across the world, says Brian Finnegan. The post Ireland’s Vote On...

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Airbnb With Pride

With Pride season upon us, and Ireland suddenly turned by the Yes vote into a top gay destination, there are plenty of opportunities to be had hosting LGBT tourists to these shores. Four Airbnb hosts...

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Review: Amy

Asif Kapada’s riveting documentary about Amy Winehouse tells a story we all know, but watching it, it’s hard not to feel part of the circus that contributed to her demise, says Brian Finnegan. The post...

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Theatre Review: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time

This stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s acclaimed novel, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-time’, is a tour-de-force with an astonishing performance at its core. Don’t miss it, says Brian...

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Top 10 Coming Out Stories Of 2015

As the world gears up for Coming Out Day this coming Sunday, we honour ten of the top ‘coming out’ stories of the year so far.   Coming Out Day was first celebrated 27 years ago in America, and since...

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Music Review: Charlatanne by Karen Egan

Karen Egan's Charlatanne appears to be a lighthearted hop, skip and a jump through genres, but there’s something much deeper and darker at work, says Brian Finnegan The post Music Review: Charlatanne...

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Theatre Review: Mack and Mabel

Michael Ball, who came to fame as the original Marius in 'Les Miserables', tries his best with the romance in 'Mack and Mabel', but it’s all a bit style over substance, says Brian Finnegan. The post...

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The Story Of Ireland’s Marriage Referendum Is One Of Hope

The professionalisation of Ireland’s LGBT lobby is a story of hope that can inspire disenfranchised communities globally, says Brian Finnegan.   As we come towards the end of a momentous year for the...

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Theatre Review: Mary Poppins

The stage version of Mary Poppins pulls out all the stops to entertain, but there’s mysterious chemistry missing at its heart, says Brian Finnegan. The post Theatre Review: Mary Poppins appeared first...

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Kylie Talks Gay Marriage In Australia

There’s going to be one hell of a party when same-sex marriage is finally introduced in Australia, Kylie tells GCN. The post Kylie Talks Gay Marriage In Australia appeared first on theoutmost.com.

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Ten Questions with Matt Lee

In the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre show, Mary Poppins, the magical nanny’s sidekick, Bert, just happens to be played by gay man, Matt Lee. We caught up with him to find out why the original movie has such...

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How Bowie Helped Us Come Out

When David Bowie came out as gay, I was just a child, so little did I know he was paving the way for my own journey out of the closet, says Brian Finnegan.   When I was seven years old, David Bowie...

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Review: Room

On the surface ‘Room’ may be about the depravations of captivity and the complexity of its aftermath, but Lenny Abrahmson’s masterful film tells a universal story that’s deeply rooted in all our...

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The Eighth Amendment is an Equality Issue

Having known what it’s like to be second-class citizens of Ireland, LGBT people should support the repeal of the Eighth Amendment The post The Eighth Amendment is an Equality Issue appeared first on...

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100 Years After The Rising, Why Is There Still Anti-Gay Stigma?

The groundbreaking LGBTIreland report proves that the stigma that was exploited to make sure Roger Casement went to his death in disgrace 100 years ago is still a part of our society, says Brian...

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5th Annual Dublin Pride Run Announced

LGBT running group, Dublin Front Runners have set the date for their annual Pride run, and all proceeds will be going to a deserving charity.   The Dublin Pride Run is an Athletics Association of...

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“You’re Filth” Gay Election Candidate Is Told Outside Catholic Church

A gay candidate in Northern Ireland’s assembly elections was verbally abused outside a Catholic Church in Antrim.   SDLP candidate Connor Duncan was distributing leaflets after Mass at St Mary’s Church...

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New Irish Bill Allows Lesbian and Gay Couples in Civil Partnerships To Adopt

An Adoption Bill published yesterday ensures that civil partners may apply to adopt, that children in long-term foster care may be adopted, and that step parents may apply to adopt their spouses’...

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Katherine Zappone Becomes Ireland’s First Openly Lesbian Minister

The coalition Government formed by the new Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, has two openly LGBT ministers, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone TD., and Minister for Social Protection,...

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