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# Pride

Actress Ellen Page comes out in inspiring speech

The actress said that she was “tired of hiding” and “tired of lying by omission”.

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Feb 15th 2014, 8:46 AM

# Passion

'Everyone has had a part to play' - Healy lauds Ireland's collective spirit

The loosehead prop says Joe Schmidt’s side are keen not to let their emotional intensity slip.

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Feb 10th 2014, 7:00 AM

Voices

Column: I am gay. I have always been gay. I’ve never not been gay.

I’m happy with who I am and I love this country – but I am not happy with how I get treated for how I live my life, writes Christopher Chong.

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Feb 4th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Pride

Trimble getting 'loads, loads and loads of feedback' from Schmidt

The Ulster wing crossed for a try against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium yesterday.

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Feb 3rd 2014, 3:55 PM

# Pride

David Meyler shows off his tricolour shinpads after scoring against Liverpool

The Cork native paid a nice tribute to his family after putting Hull ahead at the KC Stadium.

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Dec 1st 2013, 5:18 PM

# Sex change

Washington Post writer gives some useful advice to homophobic parent

Boom, roasted.

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Nov 21st 2013, 8:04 AM

# Passion

The Siva Tau: the Samoan war dance Ireland will face

Here’s what Joe Schmidt’s men will be challenged with before Saturday’s test match in Dublin.

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Nov 5th 2013, 8:30 AM

# Labour Pains

Gilmore 'very proud' of 'courageous' Labour members who've stuck with the party

The Tánaiste was responding to news of a third resignation from Labour’s group of councillors in three days.

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Oct 31st 2013, 8:15 PM

# Pride

10 moving coming out moments to celebrate National Coming Out Day

It’s today!

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Oct 11th 2013, 1:00 PM

Voices

Column: 'Coming out' as gay meant that, at 54, I could finally be myself

On National Coming Out Day, 68-year-old Eddie Parsons remembers growing up in an Ireland where “being gay was not an option” – and how he finally came out at the age of 54.

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Oct 11th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Pride

Tears of joy from Shane O'Donnell's brother as he watches hat-trick performance from Israel

Sometimes a picture says it all.

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Sep 29th 2013, 4:17 PM

Voices

Column: If you care about other people, don't ignore Russia's targeting of LGBT rights

I was guilty of a blase attitude about gay rights in other countries – until I realised the extent of the discrimination taking place in Russia, writes Kristine Allen.

Sep 4th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Disruption

Video: Protesters stop Labour float during Dublin Pride parade

The protesters held up the Labour bus for about 10 – 15 minutes, a party spokesperson said.

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Jun 29th 2013, 8:17 PM

# dublin pride

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for Pride parade

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Dublin Pride parade.

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Jun 29th 2013, 6:49 PM

# Pride

Open Thread: Who are your top 15 Lions players of all time?

The Guardian’s judging panel today named Gareth Edwards as the pride of Britain and Ireland.

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Jun 6th 2013, 3:26 PM

# Pride

Normally I'm quiet on the pitch, but tomorrow will be different - Long

Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.

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Jun 1st 2013, 5:08 PM

# Gay Rights

Ukraine gay rights activists hold first ever march

Around one hundred gay rights activists marched in Ukraine today despite fears of violence and a court ban – marking the first gay pride event in the ex-Soviet country.

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May 25th 2013, 1:52 PM

# roomie with a view

O’Connell calling for greater effort to unite young Lions

The lock has had no trouble gelling with new captain, Sam Warburton. And he joined his room-mate in demanding improved morale.

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May 21st 2013, 8:00 AM

# wing and a prayer

Cutting it tight: Bowe eager for involvement before Lions Tests

The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.

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May 14th 2013, 11:51 AM

# Pride

Reaction: Magnificent Munster fall just short of cracking Clermont

“They were dead after 60 minutes.” Said Ronan O’Gara after just failing to steer Munster to victory.

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Apr 27th 2013, 8:28 PM

# locker-room

Football culture makes it so hard to be gay says Robbie Rodgers

The former Leeds man retired from the game when he came out as gay recently.

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Mar 29th 2013, 2:02 PM

# Pride

Sexton battling to retain focus as Lions countdown gathers pace

The Ireland number 10 admits his longing to wear the Lions jersey this summer almost got the better of him.

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Dec 26th 2012, 1:00 PM

# Pride

Southgate: A gay footballer would be accepted by team-mates

Supporters, however, are a different story entirely, says the former England defender.

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Nov 30th 2012, 4:53 PM

# Pride

Puerto Rican boxer: I came out so I could feel better about myself

Orlando Cruz became the first active fighter to reveal his homosexuality last week.

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Oct 19th 2012, 11:51 AM

Voices

Column: I'm not just from Cloyne, not just from Cork, not just a hurler. Not just a gay man.

One of Ireland’s few openly gay sports stars, Dónal Óg Cusack delivered this speech to launch the Foyle Pride Festival 2012 this week.

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Aug 25th 2012, 9:45 AM

# mano e mano

Showdown: McIlroy and Woods to play in China with only pride at stake

Organisers of the October duel at Jinsha Lake say there is no prize money up for grabs.

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Aug 15th 2012, 9:26 AM

# Pride

Canucks hockey star to take part in Vancouver Pride Parade

Manny Malhotra will be joined at the event by Cutting Edges – the ‘only gay hockey club in Western Canada’.

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Aug 3rd 2012, 4:33 PM

# Pride

Budapest’s Pride parade passes without incident

A strong police presence accompanied the parade, with side streets along the parade route closed to traffic to prevent any clashes.

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Jul 7th 2012, 6:38 PM

Voices

Column: Yes, Ireland is special but fewer care than we think

We’ve done well for a small island nation, writes Mark Boyle from Japan, but we shouldn’t overstate our sense of exceptionalism: it doesn’t serve us well abroad.

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Jul 3rd 2012, 7:00 AM

# Marriage equality

Eamon Gilmore: "The time has come on gay marriage"

“The right of gay couples to marry is, quite simply, the civil rights issue of this generation, and in my opinion, its time has come”

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Jul 1st 2012, 2:18 PM

# show some pride

PHOTOS: Dublin Pride hits the streets of the capital

Thousands of people attended the parade through the streets of Dublin city centre this afternoon. Here’s the best photos from it.

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Jun 30th 2012, 6:24 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning.

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Jun 30th 2012, 9:00 AM

# dublin pride

Dublin Pride: Massive parade and party to get underway in the city

More that 26,000 people are expected to flood the streets of Dublin for the annual event and party.

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Jun 30th 2012, 7:45 AM

# LGBT

LGBT in the workplace: online toolkit launched to help employers

GLEN is launching the kit to allow organisations to get the best out of diversity.

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Jun 27th 2012, 5:16 PM

# Mayor

Ireland's 'first openly gay mayor' elected

Cian O’Callaghan has been elected mayor of Fingal County Council.

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Jun 22nd 2012, 6:07 PM

# Gay Pride

Moscow police detain 40 during push for gay pride parade

Activists tried to hold two demonstrations in Moscow to demand the right to hold a gay pride parade, but they were blocked first by Orthodox Christian opponents and then by police.

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May 27th 2012, 4:32 PM

Voices

Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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May 21st 2012, 7:15 AM