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'As a gay teacher I felt I had to switch my partner from a 'he' to a 'she', I felt ashamed'
The posters on the wall said “It’s ok to be different” but LGBT teachers working in denominational schools felt the opposite, writes Niall Callan.
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Dec 6th 2015, 1:06 PM
Dáil passes Bill to make it illegal to discriminate against LGBT teachers
The move was welcomed by LGBT groups.
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Dec 2nd 2015, 10:09 PM
This Irish trans guy warmed everyone's hearts on First Dates last night
Charlie <3
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Nov 27th 2015, 7:53 AM
Israeli transgender activist wins right for cremations against the wish of her religious parents
This follows a ruling by the country’s Supreme Court.
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Nov 26th 2015, 6:07 AM
Here's why people are accusing Zoolander 2 of being transphobic
People are threatening to boycott the film on account of Benedict Cumberbatch’s character.
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Nov 23rd 2015, 7:00 PM
Here's why people are accusing Zoolander 2 of being 'transphobic'
People are threatening to boycott the film on account of Benedict Cumberbatch’s character.
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Nov 23rd 2015, 11:59 AM
This is the most clever road sign you'll see today
Well played, guys.
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Nov 23rd 2015, 8:34 AM
This gay man had the sassiest response to a mother who didn't want him teaching her kids
“A theatre without gays is like cooking without spices”.
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Nov 20th 2015, 6:20 PM
Mormonism is taking a lot of heat for its attitude towards gay rights
The church declared that the children of gay couples cannot be blessed or baptised until they turn 18.
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Nov 20th 2015, 6:05 AM
If you're going to use a fake letter, make sure you can at least speak the language properly
A Russian newspaper found this out the hard way.
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Nov 19th 2015, 10:09 PM
Gay priest says hiding his sexuality is 'tearing him apart'
“I’m not unnatural, I’m not sub-human, I’m not any different to anyone else in society and I am an equal, but that’s not the reality.”
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Nov 18th 2015, 8:57 AM
Dublin's planned new 'Rainbow Walks' could be in place by next summer
The walkways would mark spots of significance to the LGBT community and could help boost tourism.
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Nov 9th 2015, 9:42 PM
The 'world's first transgender beer' has been specially made with hops that change sex
The beer is also ‘non-binary’ because it treads the line between ale and lager.
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Nov 4th 2015, 5:23 PM
Russian politicians plan to outlaw coming out - but not for "more reasonable" lesbians
“We think women are…more able to manage their emotions. So far, we’re not touching women.”
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Oct 23rd 2015, 8:20 PM
Panti's story of activism and giving laughs to the usual queer crowd will make you proud
A new documentary looks at Panti Bliss and the story of marriage equality in Ireland.
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Oct 21st 2015, 6:02 AM
Dublin flooring company says Caitlyn Jenner ad is a 'celebration' of trans people
Not everyone agrees, with TENI saying the billboard has “upset and disappointed” many people.
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Oct 14th 2015, 11:51 AM
Straight people: please don't 'come out' as straight on National Coming Out Day
It’s not a good look.
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Oct 11th 2015, 2:54 PM
Leo Varadkar named Tatler's Man of the Year
Bressie, Brian Cody and Mícháel Ó Muircheartaigh also received awards.
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Oct 9th 2015, 6:59 PM
This trans guy documented his transition with an amazing selfie time-lapse video
He took 1,400 photos documenting the changes.
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Oct 8th 2015, 8:09 AM
Italian priest suspended after saying he "understands" paedophilia
Fr Gino Flaim added that homosexuality was an “illness.”
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Oct 7th 2015, 7:50 PM
Bishop apologises for priest who suggested the marriage referendum was the devil's work
Fr Joseph Okere made his comments in a recent homily reflecting on marriage.
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Oct 6th 2015, 7:21 AM
So how did Kellie Maloney get on at the LGBT matchmaking festival?
She got on very, very well indeed. Kellie, formerly boxing promoter Frank, fully transitioned to being a woman last year.
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Oct 5th 2015, 1:56 PM
A breakthrough... Irish gay rights group to march in New York Paddy's Day parade
“This is a stunning announcement, a marvellous moment.”
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Sep 30th 2015, 6:30 AM
Leo on coming out: My mum thought I'd get beaten up and my dad was 'really sound'
The health minister also discussed his Fine Gael leadership ambitions.
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Sep 26th 2015, 8:21 AM
This guy excellently trolled people complaining about Doritos' new LGBT crisps
Bravo.
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Sep 20th 2015, 10:35 AM
This rapper has annoyed a lot of people with his comments about transgender people
He claimed transgender people were ‘rebuking God’.
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Sep 19th 2015, 11:24 AM
Listen: Elton John agrees to go to Moscow Pride parade in hoax call
Audio of the hoax call has been published. The singer says it’s an honour to speak to “one of the most influential people” in the world.
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Sep 17th 2015, 10:18 AM
What does it mean to be gender fluid? In short, you shouldn't presume to know
It’s about owning your own identity.
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Sep 14th 2015, 7:30 PM
The University of Limerick has launched gender-neutral bathrooms
“This is one small step, but it’s a big change”.
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Sep 8th 2015, 8:31 PM
Joyous scenes - and insults - as gay couples get marriage licences
One man harassed a couple, saying: “More sodomites getting married?” He was asked to leave the building.
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Sep 4th 2015, 4:57 PM
The LGBT tourist in Ireland is now worth €2.3 million per DAY
Ireland’s tourist figures are on the rise with the positive waves from the marriage referendum lifting all boats.
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Sep 3rd 2015, 1:03 PM
This Lord of the Rings fan caught Ian McKellen's attention with this amazing sign
All the feels.
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Aug 31st 2015, 11:39 AM
Church paints rainbow over 'Fags Are Pedos' graffiti
“My heart goes out to my LGBT friends … This is just one day in a long journey.”
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Aug 27th 2015, 10:14 PM
The LGBT community's quest for respectability in Ireland is leaving so many trans activists behind
Pride and LGBTQ movements are being ruined by a descent into conformity and a fear of all things political, argues Leighanna Rose Walsh.
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Aug 21st 2015, 7:30 PM
Emma Watson had a powerful message of support for this gay rugby player
Watson reached out to Hirst this evening and now it’s going viral.
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Aug 18th 2015, 8:15 PM
Eastenders' funeral home gay sex scene gets the all clear from watchdog
Two characters were half naked in a funeral parlour.
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Aug 17th 2015, 4:36 PM
'Deciding when or on which street I can hold my girlfriend's hand - it's a struggle'
The recent stabbing of six people at a Gay Pride march in Jerusalem shows the dangerous risks faced by the city’s LBGT community.
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Aug 9th 2015, 11:15 AM
An evangelical Christian ministry which says gay people have "special needs" is in Dublin
Victory Outreach International are due to perform ‘Straight From The Hood’ in the Liberty Hall Theatre.
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Aug 4th 2015, 3:16 PM
READ: Letters sent to the Taoiseach about same-sex marriage
Bible verses, high praise, ‘gay fever’, and ‘Enda Kelly.’
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Aug 4th 2015, 5:30 AM
Priest described gay people as "intrinsically disordered" in homily
The remarks came over the weekend of Dublin Pride.
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Jul 30th 2015, 7:14 PM
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