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Ariana Grande who has announced Brighter Days Ahead Foundation

Ariana Grande launches new foundation in support of LGBTQ+ rights and mental health

Community & News & Top News 15 Jun 2026

0800 CUPID star Emer Dineen shares how her Irish diaspora story became a queer theatre hit

Entertainment & Interviews & Ireland & Theatre 12 Jun 2026
GCN announces star-studded new event Roast Battle Royale

Events & Ireland & News & Top News 28 May 2026

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Community leaders outline their vision for Ireland's trans healthcare system

Community & Ireland & Sport & Fitness 12 May 2026

Activists from TENI, Trans Healthcare Action and Transgress the NGS spoke to GCN about what Ireland's model of care could and should look like.

Written by Sarah McKenna Barry

Madonna in Confessions II - The Film

Watch: Madonna releases star-studded Confessions II - The Film

9 Jun 2026

Competition: Win tickets to see queer punk rock band Pansy Division at first ever Irish show

Competition 27 May 2026

People urged to be ready to talk and listen on Irish AIDS Day

Health & Science & Ireland & News & Top News 15 Jun 2026
Watch: Irish TV star Darren Kennedy plays matchmaker in new gay dating show

Ireland & News & Online & Top News 15 Jun 2026
Local DJs discuss the cathartic power of dancing ahead of Mother Pride Block Party

Events & Featured & Ireland 15 Jun 2026
President Volodymyr Zelensky backs open discussions on LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine

News & Top News & World 12 Jun 2026
Mná football jersey launched to celebrate women’s role in Irish culture

Ireland & Sport & Fitness 12 Jun 2026
How the International Protection Act 2026 will impact LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

Community & Featured & Ireland & News & Top News 12 Jun 2026
London film festival unveils programme celebrating queer Irish storytelling

Events & Film & Ireland 11 Jun 2026
Irish artist Brian Teeling releases new t-shirt raising funds for GCN

Community & Ireland 11 Jun 2026
Vanderpump Rules star Dayna Kathan comes out as lesbian during Pride celebrations

News & Top News & TV 11 Jun 2026
Drogheda Pride returns in 2026 with weekend of fabulous events

Community & Events & Ireland & News & Top News 11 Jun 2026
Dáil passes bill to disregard historic convictions for same-sex activity

Ireland & News & Top News 11 Jun 2026
Sapphics assemble: Final season of I Kissed A Girl gets release date

Entertainment & News & Top News & TV 10 Jun 2026
Over 100 MPs sign motion to block UK guidance on single-sex spaces

News & Top News & World 10 Jun 2026
Peaches talks bringing pleasure and politics to music ahead of Mother Pride Opening Party

Interviews & Music 10 Jun 2026
How LGBTQ+ learners can discover their future with Louth & Meath Education and Training Board

Community & Featured & Ireland 10 Jun 2026
People forced to flee homes as Belfast set alight in anti-immigration riots

Ireland & News & Top News 10 Jun 2026
Tender Migrations: A closer look at Queer Spectrum Film Festival's 2026 programme

Entertainment & Events & Film & Ireland 9 Jun 2026
US town celebrates Pride despite disruption by neo-Nazi group

News & Top News & World 9 Jun 2026
Watch: Madonna releases star-studded Confessions II - The Film

Entertainment & Film & Music & News & Top News & Videos 9 Jun 2026
LGBTQ+ couple share experience of becoming foster carers with Orchard Fostering

Community & Ireland & Lifestyle 9 Jun 2026
Former professional rugby league player Kane Evans comes out as gay in emotional interview

News & Sport & Fitness & Top News 9 Jun 2026
Fabulous Pride parties taking place in Dublin this June

Events & Ireland 8 Jun 2026
Charges dropped against Budapest's Mayor for organising Pride

News & Top News & World 8 Jun 2026
Exploring Ruby Knowby's role as an iconic queer horror character in Ash vs Evil Dead

Entertainment & Film & TV 8 Jun 2026
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Split screen of screenshots from Darren Kennedy's new dating show. On the left is two men on a coffee date, and on the right is Darren Kennedy smiling.

Watch: Irish TV star Darren Kennedy plays matchmaker in new gay dating show

Entertainment 15 Jun 2026

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GCN is a free, vital resource for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community since 1988.

GCN is a trading name of National LGBT Federation CLG, a registered charity - Charity Number: 20034580.

GCN relies on the generous support of the community and allies to sustain the crucial work that we do. Producing GCN is costly, and, in an industry which has been hugely impacted by rising costs, we need your support to help sustain and grow this vital resource.

Supporting GCN for as little as €1.99 per month will help us continue our work as Ireland’s free, independent LGBTQ+ media.

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