Investigation launched following assault on drag queens in Cork
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an assault on two drag queens, Krystalqueer and Queen Lucina, which occurred in Cork on Sunday.| GCN
Following its handling of issuing guidance on single-sex spaces after this year’s UK Supreme Court ruling, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are facing calls to be downgraded from a number of trans and civil rights groups. Earlier this year, the EHRC published interim guidance on single-sex spaces, which stated that trans women can…| GCN: Top News
On Saturday, October 25, police in the city of Kano, in northern Nigeria, arrested 25 people after raiding an alleged ‘gay wedding’. The religious police, also known as Hisbah, stormed a gathering held at an event centre in Kano, where the alleged wedding ceremony was set to take place. The action followed a tip-off from…| GCN: Top News
104 people, including 46 children were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday night, as Reuters reports. Over 250 others were injured. The strikes took place over the course of 12 hours and hit homes, schools and residential areas in Gaza City, Beit Lahia, Bureij, Nuseirat and Khan Younis. Earlier today, the Israel Defence…| GCN: Top News
Australia’s first ban on puberty blockers for transgender children has been overturned and then swiftly reinstated in a legal and political clash in Queensland. The Australian Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, October 28, that the Queensland government’s temporary ban on puberty blockers was invalid, restoring access to the treatment for young trans patients. Justice Peter…| GCN: Top News
A new report from the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance has urged Ireland to implement stricter legislation regarding hate speech. Published this morning, the report examined progress made by Ireland, Finland and Montenegro in relation to legal and institutional frameworks regarding equality and anti-discrimination measures. The report also assessed these countries’ policies regarding the…| GCN: Top News
Lia Smith, a transgender student at Middlebury College in Vermont, has been confirmed dead by local authorities. Smith, 21, was an active member of student life as a former diver on the women’s swimming and diving team, a member of the Chess Club, Japanese Club, and Women in Computer Science, and “an articulate advocate of…| GCN: Top News
Gardaí have launched an investigation into an assault on two drag queens, Krystalqueer and Queen Lucina, which occurred in Cork on Sunday.| GCN
Trans activists across the UK have staged protests after the puberty blocker ban was extended indefinitely.| GCN
Among the artists who have withdrawn from Manchester Pride in solidarity with Palestine are Drag Race UK's Bimini and Ginger Johnson.| GCN
Pop powerhouse and unapologetic queer icon Chappell Roan has turned her meteoric rise into a mission of impact with the launch of The Midwest Princess Project, a new non-profit initiative supporting trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities across the United States. Announced on Instagram on Friday, October 24, the project takes its name from Roan’s acclaimed…| GCN: Top News
Irish pop star CMAT and American DJ The Blessed Madonna have shared supportive messages to the trans community in response to anti-trans posts shared by Róisín Murphy earlier this week. Murphy, who had previously promised to “bow out” of the discourse surrounding trans rights, took to X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, to post a…| GCN: Top News
Manchester Pride, one of the UK’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations, has now entered voluntary liquidation.| GCN
This first phase of the Gaza ceasefire ended over two weeks ago, as further talks between Israel and Hamas seemed inconclusive.| GCN
Commenting on the Rwanda policy ruling, UK charity Rainbow Migration warned about the dangers that LGBTQ+ migrants may face.| GCN
A new report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) reveals that hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals have surged across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe over the past five years. Transgender and gender-nonconforming people have been particularly hard hit, shedding light on how extremist violence, harsh government measures and digital discrimination are…| GCN: Top News
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said that Israel has an obligation to allow aid from the United Nations into the Gaza Strip to ensure that the basic needs of Palestinians are met. 11 international judges met in The Hague yesterday to issue the advisory opinion, which has no enforcement power, but carries legal…| GCN: Top News
As polling day for the Irish Presidential election draws nearer, misinformation and deepfake videos relating to the campaigns have circulated on social media. According to RTÉ, Meta has removed an account named ‘RTÉ News AI’ and a number of deepfake videos that show AI-generated fake news reports about the presidential election. In one deepfake video, RTÉ new anchor…| GCN: Top News
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan’s first female Prime Minister, following an overwhelming vote in parliament. Her appointment as Prime Minister marks a symbolic breakthrough in a nation long dominated by male leadership, yet her conservative ideology raised serious questions about the future of LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Takaichi leads the ruling Liberal Democratic…| GCN: Top News
Politicians and community groups have condemned the riots in Citywest, Dublin, which broke out outside an IPAS centre last night.| GCN
After director Jon Chu teased that a huge star would be voicing the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming Wicked film, it has been announced that Colman Domingo will step into the role. In a recent interview with Deadline, Chu said his casting choice for the character was “wild”. He told the publication: “Man, wait until the…| GCN: Top News
The new report displays the lived realities of trans segregation after the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of 'woman'.| GCN
In the wake of the UK Supreme Court ruling, several Irish trans and non-binary people living overseas discuss its impact on their lives.| GCN
A landmark review published in the peer-reviewed journal Archives of Sexual Behaviour has examined twelve years of research on sexuality, sexual health, and relationship satisfaction among non-binary people. Conducted by Fraedan Mastrantonio, Hanna Kovshoff, and Heather Armstrong from the University of Southampton’s School of Psychology, the paper Non-Binary People’s Sexuality, Sexual Health and Relationship Satisfaction:…| GCN: Top News
The EHRC has removed guidance it issued over single-sex spaces in the UK following the Supreme Court's ruling in April.| GCN
Gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero was secretly deported in March while waiting for an asylum hearing.| GCN
The government of Turkey has come under criticism after a proposal detailing plans to curtail the rights of LGBTQ+ people was leaked. The news website T24 reported on the leaked judicial reform bill, which is also known as the 11th Judicial Package. The proposal is an amendment to Article 225 of the Turkish Penal Code,…| GCN: Top News
Red Umbrella Éireann, Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) and the Street Workers Collective have co-created a new bill that would fully decriminalise sex work in Ireland. In addition to decriminalisation, the bill would introduce regulations that would centre the safety of sex workers. The bill was launched by TD Ruth Coppinger yesterday, October 19, at…| GCN: Top News
The British Library has posthumously restored the library card of Irish writer Oscar Wilde, more than a century after it was revoked in the wake of his 1895 conviction for “gross indecency.” The symbolic gesture, described as an acknowledgement of “the injustices and immense suffering” Wilde endured, was made official at a ceremony in London…| GCN: Top News
The NHS is set to roll out a long-term HIV prevention injection in England and Wales, in a move that has been hailed as “groundbreaking” by the UK’s Secretary for Health and Social Care. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence approved the cabotegravir injection today, and it will be made available to patients…| GCN: Top News
On the hunt for a new podcast to add to your feed? Reckon your cúpla focal could use a bit of brushing up? A brand new bilingual podcast titled Gaylinn might be just what you’re looking for. Cian Griffin, the mind behind the hugely popular Gaylgeori account on Instagram, has teamed up with digital creators…| GCN: Top News
Irish rugby is set to come together for the very first Pride Round on October 18, a day dedicated to celebrating members of the queer community in the sport and fundraising for LGBTQ+ youth. Taking place at the Railway Union Clubhouse, the event marks a historic collaboration between Railway Union RFC, Blackrock College RFC, and…| GCN: Top News
Activist Tonie Walsh and club promoter Buzz O’Neill are among those sharing tributes following the death of queer DJ Alfred Alphonso. After moving to Ireland from Singapore in the 1980s, Alfred Alphonso worked as a DJ and in the hospitality industry, and became a fixture of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ scene. He worked as a barman and…| GCN: Top News
The Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, has raised concerns over the state of human rights in the UK, referencing the recent rollback of trans rights and the heightened policing of pro-Palestine protests. Michael O’Flaherty is the first Irish person to be elected as the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights…| GCN: Top News
On Saturday, October 11, a Trans Healthcare Forum brought together some of Ireland’s leading trans advocates, community organisers, and healthcare campaigners for a powerful discussion on the state of trans healthcare in Ireland. The event featured representatives from key grassroots organisations, including Jes Black (she/it) from Trans Healthcare Action, Fiadh Tubridy (she/her) of Trans Harm…| GCN: Top News
Black trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a veteran of the Stonewall Riots, has passed away aged 78. Born in 1946 in Chicago, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy was an author, a community organiser and a pioneer for trans rights. After moving to New York, she became a regular patron of the Stonewall Inn and was present on…| GCN: Top News
Women from marginalised groups, including the LGBTQ+ community, face inequalities and systemic barriers when accessing healthcare in Ireland, a new report found. Published by the National Women’s Council on October 14, the Our Health, Our Voices report highlights the healthcare inequalities faced by Traveller, Roma, migrant, disabled, and LGBTQ+ women in Ireland. Through targeted listening…| GCN: Top News
Cohosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, the ‘Gaza Peace Summit’ has begun on October 13, with the goal of bringing permanent peace to the region. After a ceasefire deal that also saw the final 20 Israeli hostages released, freed Palestinian detainees returned to Khan Younis and Ramallah to jubilant…| GCN: Top News
For the first time ever, EuroPride is set to take place on the island of Ireland in 2028. The news comes after the West of Ireland won the bid to host the event, bringing a uniquely rural and inclusive Pride experience to the Wild Atlantic Way. EuroPride is a pan-European international event that began in…| GCN: Top News
A24 has unveiled the first teaser for The Moment, a highly anticipated feature film created by visionary director Aidan Zamiri and global pop icon Charli xcx. The film, set for release in 2026, promises a dazzling yet unsettling dive into the highs and heartbreaks of modern celebrity. Written by Zamiri and writer Bertie Brandes, The…| GCN: Top News
The Library Association of Ireland (LAI) is the professional body that represents libraries and librarians in Ireland. Since its inception in 1928, a variety of groups have been formed within the association to represent its members, such as the School Libraries Group and Career Development Group; however, up until now, there hadn’t been an organised…| GCN: Top News
According to new statistics released by the Department of Social Protection, the number of applications for Gender Recognition Certificates (GRC) fell slightly in 2024 compared to the previous year. In light of these new numbers, trans groups have highlighted the need to introduce non-binary gender recognition in Ireland and address the gaps in current legislation.…| GCN: Top News
Arthouse, the much-loved annual charity art auction hosted by Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, is back in 2025, once again combining creativity, generosity, and community spirit to raise vital funds for Dublin’s leading LGBTQ+ hub. For years, Arthouse has stood as a celebration of artistic expression and solidarity, supporting Outhouse in its mission to provide a safe,…| GCN: Top News
A new report was published by the Joint Committee on Health containing a series of recommendations to make Irish surrogacy and assisted human reproduction legislation more inclusive of all family structures. Last year, the Assisted Human Reproduction Act was made into law, seeking to “provide standards and regulation on reproductive healthcare and fertility technologies in…| GCN: Top News
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a new Gaza ceasefire deal. The plan will see the withdrawal of Israeli troops behind an agreed-upon line and the release of the remaining hostages. The news of the ceasefire was welcomed with relief and joy in both Gaza and Israel. Hamas and Israel have…| GCN: Top News
A groundbreaking harm reduction initiative is expanding across Ireland, aiming to make safe injection supplies more accessible for trans and non-binary people. The community-led organisation Transgress the NGS has announced a new phase of its Injection Supply Programme, launched in collaboration with the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) and the University College Dublin Students’…| GCN: Top News
In what has been hailed as a “watershed moment”, the Council of Europe has unanimously adopted the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons. The document provides comprehensive guidance for member states to protect intersex people and prevent violations of their human rights. Adopted on October 7, the Recommendation marks a historic milestone for equality,…| GCN: Top News
The Ireland–Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) has welcomed the release of all 16 Irish participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza, who were detained by Israeli forces after their vessel was intercepted in international waters. The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid and symbolising solidarity with Palestinians under siege in Gaza, was stopped by Israeli naval…| GCN: Top News
The UK broadcasting regulator has found that Belfast LGBTQ+ radio station Juice does not broadcast enough programmes dedicated to the queer community in what has been described as a “truly baffling” ruling. Juice Radio is a station based in Belfast which broadcasts on FM and online. Its mission is to “create a community for people…| GCN: Top News
Midlands 103 has been recognised with one of Irish radio’s highest honours, taking Gold for News Story of the Year at the All-Ireland IMRO Radio Awards. The Midlands station triumphed over both local and national competitors for its in-depth and compassionate coverage of the ‘Justice for Joe’ campaign, a story that has touched hearts across…| GCN: Top News
The GALAS, Ireland’s annual awards ceremony honouring the LGBTQ+ community, hosted its 2025 edition on Saturday, October 4. Organised by the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF) and GCN, the event boasted 15 categories as well as two special Lifetime Achievement recognitions, celebrating outstanding accomplishments in areas like activism, arts, allyship, sports, journalism, business and more. The…| GCN: Top News
The Red Umbrella Film Festival, Ireland’s sex worker festival, will take place from October 16 to 19 this year. The organisers, Red Umbrella Éireann, are a grassroots collective of current and former sex workers campaigning for decriminalisation. Ireland’s sex worker festival first ran in 2023, focusing on media representations and challenging bias and stereotypes. The…| GCN: Top News
For generations, queer people dreaming of parenthood have often faced limited options, from adoption to donor insemination to surrogacy. But a major scientific breakthrough in the United States could radically change that future. A research team at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has, for the first time, created early-stage human embryos using egg cells generated from…| GCN: Top News
The Ultimatum: Queer Love has been cancelled after two seasons. Although known for its chaotic and drama-filled episodes, the reality show was also praised for featuring a cast made up entirely of women and non-binary people. The series featured several queer couples who faced the same issue in each of their relationships: one person wanted…| GCN: Top News
Japan’s government has granted increased legal protections to same-sex couples, recognising them as “de facto marriages” in a series of laws and ordinances. The move follows a High Court ruling delivered in March 2024, which stated that denying marriage equality to same-sex couples in Japan is unconstitutional and called on the government to take action…| GCN: Top News
Travellers and Roma in Ireland are experiencing severe and persistent inequalities, according to new EU data that shows poverty, housing exclusion, and discrimination remain the daily reality for the community. The survey from the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), released this week, paints a stark picture, and campaigners say the findings demand urgent action from…| GCN: Top News
A24 has just dropped the first teaser for Pillion, starring Alexander Skarsgård as a charismatic, leather-clad biker named Ray, and Harry Melling (best known as Dudley Dursley from the Harry Potter series) as the quiet, curious Colin. Based on Box Hill, the novel by Adam Mars-Jones, Pillion follows Colin, a shy young man who finds…| GCN: Top News
Reforms are urgently needed to ensure older LGBTQ+ people are safe and respected in Ireland’s care system, a major conference in Dublin heard on Wednesday, October 1. Marking International Older Persons Day, the Championing Inclusive Care: LGBTQI+ Inclusion in Older Persons’ Services conference was organised by LGBT Ireland. It explored how care services can improve…| GCN: Top News
Owner of G-A-Y Bar Jeremy Joseph has announced that the iconic London queer club will close soon, citing issues with rent and changes in the area. Situated at 30 Old Compton Street, G-A-Y Bar has been a staple of London’s queer nightlife and one of the city’s LGBTQ+ landmarks. However, this Saturday, October 4, will…| GCN: Top News
Israeli forces have intercepted the vast majority of vessels belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid mission carrying activists, parliamentarians, and humanitarian supplies bound for Gaza. Organisers confirmed that 39 boats have now been stopped at sea, leaving only one vessel still attempting to continue its course towards the besieged Palestinian enclave. According to…| GCN: Top News
Sport Ireland has revealed its latest Spotlight on Participation in Sport report, published on September 30. The report has revealed an encouraging growth in sports participation among LGBTQ+ communities, while also underlining a persistent gap in social involvement compared with heterosexual participants. The survey carried out in 2024 shows that active sports participation among LGBTQ+…| GCN: Top News
Although temperatures are dropping and evenings are getting darker, it doesn’t mean you need to stay cosied up indoors. October promises an array of fantastic queer events, from drag shows to concerts to LGBTQ+ awards and more. Check them out below! The Queer Cabaret: Reaction Renaissance October 1 After a three-year break, Avoca Reaction’s Queer…| GCN: Top News
Hungary has banned Pécs Pride, which was due to take place on October 4, 2025, marking the second Pride event to be prohibited in the country this year. The decision follows the earlier ban on Budapest Pride, though the capital’s march went ahead regardless, attracting a record-breaking 300,000 participants, 10 times its usual turnout, in…| GCN: Top News
Slovakia has introduced a sweeping constitutional amendment that recognises only two sexes, male and female, while also banning adoption by gay couples and prohibiting surrogacy. The controversial measure, which was pushed through parliament on Friday, September 26, has sparked widespread concern among LGBTQ+ activists, human rights organisations, and legal scholars across Europe. Prime Minister Robert…| GCN: Top News
New York City police have arrested almost 200 men since June in a crackdown on gay cruising at Penn Station. According to reports, the public bathroom near the Eighth Avenue and 31st Street entrance has become a regular meeting place for users of hookup apps like Sniffies. Gothamist, a non-profit newsroom, says that the Amtrak…| GCN: Top News
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organises the annual Eurovision Song Contest, is set to hold a vote regarding Israel’s participation. Its 68 member countries, including those that don’t take part in the event, like Tunisia, Egypt, Turkiye, Algeria, Jordan and Lebanon, will have their say at a general assembly in November. This comes after…| GCN: Top News
The 2025 Dublin Pride Run, organised by Dublin Front Runners, has raised a record-breaking €76,347.95 for Irish charities. The funds will be shared equally among three key national organisations: GCN, LGBT Ireland, and the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI). GCN, Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ press, received over €25,000 at a presentation in Phoenix Park on September…| GCN: Top News
Rory McIlroy was targeted with homophobic abuse throughout the recent Ryder Cup in New York. Multiple reports state that the Northern Irish golfer endured relentless taunts and chants from crowds lining the Bethpage Black course, and even from one of the tournament’s MCs. According to Golf Digest’s John Beall, one spectator shouted, “Rory, don’t let…| GCN: Top News
The new historical drama House of Guinness was released on September 25, and has already risen to Number 1 on the Netflix series streaming charts in Ireland. Despite mixed reviews regarding the historical inaccuracies and lack of nuance in the show’s depiction of post-famine 19th-century Ireland, the incredible cast and intense drama have kept viewers…| GCN: Top News
Irish queens Elle Vosque and Bonnie Ann Clyde have officially entered the Werk Room of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. The pair joined 10 other contestants in the first episode of Season 7, which debuted on Thursday, September 25. Introducing themselves with fierce one-liners and eye-catching looks, the performers were warmly welcomed by Mama Ru, who…| GCN: Top News
Together has been pulled from Chinese cinemas after a local distributor allegedly used AI to alter a same-sex couple into a heterosexual pairing. In July and August, audiences in the US, UK and Europe were introduced to the body horror film directed by Michael Shanks and starring real-life married actors Alison Brie (Community) and Dave…| GCN: Top News
The government has been urged to publish its National HIV Action Plan as a landmark conference takes place in Dublin this week. Hosted at the Ashling Hotel on September 29 and 30, the event will discuss Ireland’s commitment to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. The publication of an HIV action plan is included in…| GCN: Top News
A woman has opened up about the homophobic and racist abuse she has experienced from teenagers since relocating to Ireland earlier this year. Speaking to RTÉ using the alias Jennifer, she shared how she and her partner have been repeatedly targeted at their home, saying, “It’s been relentless pretty much since I moved in”. The…| GCN: Top News
In a landmark move for LGBTQ+ representation in Poland, Olympic rower Katarzyna Zillmann is breaking boundaries on the country’s edition of Dancing with the Stars by dancing with a female professional partner, a first in the show’s history. The Polish adaptation of the globally beloved format has never before featured a same-sex female pairing. This…| GCN: Top News
Rumour has it that Swedish pop icon Robyn is set to release her first album in seven years and fans are losing their mind over the news. Famous for masterfully blending dance beats with melancholic lyrics, Robyn earned a special spot in the hearts of the LGBTQ+ community with legendary bops such as ‘Dancing On…| GCN: Top News
Religious organisation Changing Attitude Ireland (CAI) has launched a three-year Strategic Plan to ensure the Church of Ireland is fully inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ identities. Attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people inside the Church of Ireland have shifted in recent years, with visible signs of inclusion such as Pride flags being displayed at some cathedrals. However,…| GCN: Top News
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) is inviting the community in Ireland to mark another historic triumph: ten years of Gender Recognition. This year marks several milestones in Ireland’s LGBTQ+ history, as the country came together earlier in May to celebrate the referendum that changed the face of marriage. On Thursday, October 2, TENI will host…| GCN: Top News
A queer bloc has officially been announced for the upcoming Ireland Against Racism Carnival taking place in Dublin this Saturday, September 27. Trans and queer organisers are calling on LGBTQ+ communities and allies to gather at 12:30 pm outside the Ambassador Theatre, ahead of the main rally at the Garden of Remembrance at 1 pm.…| GCN: Top News
With President Michael D. Higgins leaving behind a legacy of cultural depth and progressive thought, many voters, particularly within LGBTQ+ and socially engaged communities, are asking: as the country gears up for its 2025 presidential election, who can best represent modern Ireland? A notably small field of candidates has emerged, the smallest since 1990. While…| GCN: Top News
Netflix has released the first full-length trailer for Boots, its forthcoming gay military drama fronted by 13 Reasons Why star Miles Heizer. The series is inspired by Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine and will premiere globally on October 9. Set in the early 1990s, Boots takes viewers inside the harsh and unpredictable world…| GCN: Top News
Tasmania is set to become the first Australian state to offer financial compensation to people convicted under its now-defunct laws criminalising homosexuality and cross-dressing. The Expungement of Historical Offences Amendment Bill 2025, introduced to the state’s House of Assembly this week, will provide automatic redress payments to those who were prosecuted. Under the proposed scheme,…| GCN: Top News
Three Pakistani trans women have been shot dead on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, in an attack that has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over the safety of the country’s transgender community. The victims’ bodies were discovered on a roadside on Sunday, September 21. Senior police official Javed Abro said all three…| GCN: Top News
An Arizona man has been arrested on terrorism charges after threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a well-known LGBTQ bar in Phoenix and stating it was a “far-right response” to the death of Charlie Kirk. Police say Treven Michael Gokey, 49, was detained on Wednesday, September 17, after officers responded to a welfare…| GCN: Top News
In August 2025, the European Commission formally approved the twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention developed by Gilead Sciences, making it available for countries in the EU. Since the jab was authorised in the US earlier in June, experts and activists have called on Gilead to make the drug more accessible. Marketed as Yeztugo by pharmaceutical…| GCN: Top News
The LGBTQ+ and broader creative community are speaking out after ABC announced it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely. The decision came hours after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr threatened action against ABC and Disney, following Kimmel’s monologue in which he said the “MAGA gang” was “desperately trying to characterise…| GCN: Top News
Irish author Sally Rooney was unable to travel to the UK to collect an award due to fears of arrest over her support for activist group Palestine Action. The group was banned by the UK government under the country’s terrorism legislation earlier in July. Palestine Action is a British pro-Palestinian network founded in 2020 with…| GCN: Top News
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned after nearly half a century, claiming its parent company Unilever has stripped the ice-cream brand of its independence and silenced its activism. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s described his decision to leave as “one of the hardest…| GCN: Top News
The European Commission has frozen bilateral funding for Israel over its genocidal actions in Gaza, meaning the country will not receive around €32 million. Moreover, the EU has proposed a plan to curb trade ties with Israel as well as sanction top officials over human rights abuses against the Palestinian people. Citizens and EU member…| GCN: Top News
After much anticipation, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans has unveiled the cast for Season 2. Between fan favourites and Drag Race stars, this is shaping up to be one sickening competition. Hosted by Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, Dragula is a reality TV series that invites performers to compete in an underground-style drag show following four…| GCN: Top News
ShoutOut has published its new strategic plan for 2025-2027, with a vision to build an Ireland where every LGBTQ+ person can fully and proudly be themselves. The organisation endeavours to do this through promoting inclusion and understanding through education, which has been the core of its work since 2012. According to the document, over the…| GCN: Top News
London has been crowned the global leader in spontaneous gay encounters, according to the 2025 Global Gay Cruising Index published by Erobella. The British capital scored 29 out of 40 points, leading the international ranking thanks to its thriving cruising parks, vibrant sauna scene, and a wide variety of bars and clubs catering to queer…| GCN: Top News
Hundreds of businesses and organisations have signed a letter to the UK government, saying that the guidance banning trans people from ‘single-sex’ spaces would be “unworkable” and “incompatible with modern business values”. In April this year, the UK Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that the legal definition of ‘woman’ in the Equality Act refers…| GCN: Top News
An independent UN commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. This comes at the same time the nation has launched its ground invasion in Gaza City following weeks of intense bombardments. In a 72-page report from the International Commission of Inquiry set up by the UN Human Rights Council, it is stated…| GCN: Top News
The 2025 Emmy Awards were bursting with queer brilliance, activism, and historic firsts. From groundbreaking wins to unapologetic red-carpet statements, LGBTQ+ stars and allies made sure that queerness and community pride took centre stage. One of the night’s biggest moments came when gay Severance star Tramell Tillman made history as the first Black man to…| GCN: Top News
Ireland is witnessing a sharp rise in LGBTQ+ couples from the US migrating and buying homes here since Donald Trump was re-elected last year. After being sworn in as President in January this year, Donald Trump signed hundreds of executive orders, several of which targeted LGBTQ+ rights, especially those of trans and non-binary people. According…| GCN: Top News
I have only recently discovered the work of John Broderick and, in particular, The Waking of Willie Ryan (1965). Although he was elected to membership of the Irish Academy of Letters in 1968 and received its annual Award for Literature in 1975, he was, and remains, relatively obscure. John Broderick was a queer writer from…| GCN: Top News
Elska has released its 54th edition; this time, the spotlight falls on Rome, marking the first time the series has ventured into Italy. Since its launch 10 years ago, the project devoted to capturing queer men through intimate photography and raw personal writing has travelled the world in search of local communities, producing over 50…| GCN: Top News
Dublin Independent Fashion Week (DIFW) returns in 2025, with a range of queer talent ready to hit the runway. The event takes place from September 22 to 28, with the lineup promising social mixers, workshops, exhibitions, showrooms, fashion shows and much more. DIFW is a designer and community-led collective dedicated to championing Ireland’s emerging and…| GCN: Top News
The programme for Clare Pride 2025 has been unveiled, promising a vibrant array of events from September 17 to 21. From art workshops to poetry readings, football tournaments to puppet shows, and of course, the fabulous parade and afterparty, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Clare Pride 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, September 17, with…| GCN: Top News
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate and disinformation were core campaign strategies for political elections across the world in 2024, a new report has shown. Findings from the research, which was conducted by Outright International, were published on Wednesday, September 10. In 2024, more than 1.5 billion votes were cast across at least 89 countries, in what became known…| GCN: Top News
An unnamed youth organisation has been ordered to pay €5,000 in compensation to a trans man after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found he was subjected to discrimination on the basis of his gender identity. The man, identified only as Mr E, had volunteered as a leader with the organisation for 18 months before learning…| GCN: Top News
