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Gay Community News

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The official Bluesky account for Gay Community News (GCN) - Ireland's #LGBTQ+ press since 1988. - gcn.ie

1,043 Followers 128 Following 5,041 Posts Joined Aug 2023
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4 hours ago
Blurred black and white image of a leather-clad group in a bar. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Come as you are: exploring Ireland's leather and kink scene". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Come with us to find the true meaning of community among this leather-clad crowd 🖤 Read 👉 buff.ly/uXUL7ux #GCNnews

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6 hours ago
Interior of Bridie’s Bar in Dublin. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "The history of Bridie's Bar: One of Dublin's first openly gay bars". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

From the archive: "You would come here to dance, to meet people, to get your first gay experience, and to feel free for a while." Read 👉 buff.ly/fYSrvEO #GCNnews

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7 hours ago
Image of people in brightly coloured clothes, backs as they stand with arms around each other. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "The importance of safe spaces for queer people of colour living in Ireland". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"What QPoC in Ireland need is not symbolic inclusion, but social and cultural structures that recognise and support us fully". Read 👉 buff.ly/93KAF8r #GCNnews

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8 hours ago
Olly Alexander holding a microphone and singing on stage with green lightning. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Olly Alexander calls out UK government’s anti-trans rhetoric ahead of benefit concert". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

“Those messages have been used against queer people throughout history." Read 👉 buff.ly/m2c19SM #GCNnews

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9 hours ago
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Activist groups are denouncing how trans people are "yet again cruelly singled out by this government.” Read 👉 buff.ly/dUZg5JF #GCNnews

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10 hours ago
Image of Joe Drennan. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "New journalism prize established in honour of queer student Joe Drennan". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"Opening it up to students across Ireland ensures that Joe’s values will inspire a new generation of journalists nationally." Read 👉 buff.ly/M4FkVjI #GCNnews

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11 hours ago
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Tuesday, April 7, gather your mates and get down to Street 66 for a fabulous table quiz to support the essential work of TENI! There will also be a raffle 🎟️✨ Tickets 👉 buff.ly/ZZqAAvs

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12 hours ago
Protesters march through Dublin for International Women's Day 2026. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Thousands march in Dublin for International Women’s Day 2026.". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Activists, survivors and campaigners gathered in solidarity, calling for justice against gender-based violence. Read 👉 buff.ly/X9XtXNN #GCNnews

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13 hours ago
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🎲🧶Bring your own Crafts & Boardgame Night 🃏🪡 Join Longford Pride on March 11 in Temperance Hall from 7pm for a relaxed night of fabulous games, crafts, and socialising! ❤️

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14 hours ago
A gavel on a wooden desk. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Women in same-sex marriage to challenge State’s refusal to grant Irish passport to child". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

The Irish State refused the infant a passport in November 2025. Read 👉 buff.ly/moj6fhf #GCNnews

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16 hours ago
Two images of queer book recommendations. The first is the cover of Loving II, showing a photograph of a young man holding a sign that says 'not married but willing to be'. The second is a promotional image of Wasteland creators Jason Haaf and Scooter LaForge on front of a projected image of the book's cover. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "11 amazing queer books you should add to your reading list". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on GCN.ie at the link in bio".

Looking for your next book? Consider one of these excellent queer reads 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Read 👉 buff.ly/A35pVir #GCNnews

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18 hours ago
Singer CMAT performing on a stage and singing into a microphone. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "CMAT wins prestigious Album of the Year prize for Euro-Country". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Euro-Country, CMAT-world 👏 Read 👉 buff.ly/4Dxa9I6 #GCNnews

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20 hours ago
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10th March 1924: British composer Angela Morley is born. A transgender woman, Morley publicly came out in 1972. One of her most famous scores is 1978's Watership Down. She was the first openly transgender woman to be nominated for an Academy Award. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

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1 day ago
Image of Dublin Bears team and Mr Bear Ireland 2025. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Who’s the beariest of them all? Votes now open for Mr Bear Ireland 2026". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Béar Féile 2026 will take place from March 19 to 22 🐻 Read 👉 buff.ly/7X8sr1g #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Trans musician Dylan and the Moon singing in a black and white photo. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Watch: Trans musician duets with past self in powerful music videos". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"I sing duets with my old self, because every version of me matters.” Read 👉 buff.ly/oUzW6mS #GCNnews

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1 day ago
A portrait photograph of Jacob Tierney. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Heated Rivalry creator to take on new "forbidden love" project about Alexander the Great". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on http://www.gcn.ie at the link in bio"

For his next project, Tierney is turning to Ancient Macedonia. Read 👉 buff.ly/iegt5aR #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Queer athletes to cheer for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Queer athletes to cheer for at the 2026 Winter Paralympics". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

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Read 👉 buff.ly/qxS3111 #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Photo of Menaka Guruswamy, who could become India's first LGBTQ+ member of parliament, and her partner posing for photos on the red carpet. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Menaka Guruswamy announced as India’s first openly LGBTQ+ candidate for parliament". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Guruswamy said she was “deeply honoured” to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Read 👉 buff.ly/AxjTzT4 #GCNnews

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1 day ago
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Activist groups are denouncing how trans people are "yet again cruelly singled out by this government.” Read 👉 buff.ly/dUZg5JF #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Split-screen image of Bel Priestley and Zelah Glasson. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Trans trailblazers featured in Cosmopolitan cover marking one year since UK Supreme Court ruling". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Trans stars shared their experiences since the Supreme Court ruling. Read 👉 buff.ly/qCoEj4r #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Image of people in brightly coloured clothes, backs as they stand with arms around each other. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "The importance of safe spaces for queer people of colour living in Ireland". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"What QPoC in Ireland need is not symbolic inclusion, but social and cultural structures that recognise and support us fully". Read 👉 buff.ly/93KAF8r #GCNnews @outhousedublin.bsky.social

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1 day ago
Contestants of So You Think You Can Drag 2026 posing for a group picture on the stage at The George. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "GCN's So You Think You Can Drag makes triumphant return with fabulous night of fundraising". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Thank you all for an incredible night! 💖 Read 👉 buff.ly/w9eXk6m #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Protesters march through Dublin for International Women's Day 2026. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Thousands march in Dublin for International Women’s Day 2026.". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Activists, survivors and campaigners gathered in solidarity, calling for justice against gender-based violence. Read 👉 buff.ly/X9XtXNN #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Pop star Leslie Cheung is surrounded by people. He is singing into a microphone. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Exploring the legacy of queer Hong Kong pop star Leslie Cheung". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Did you know about this queer pop star? Read 👉 buff.ly/0oATIXn #GCNnews

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1 day ago
Two people with long hair, dresses, and flower crowns, laughing and posing together with tongues stuck out. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Exploring the overlooked beauty of platonic love". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"Trust yourself and recognise all the love that already exists around you." Read 👉 buff.ly/DGQsA5d #GCNnews

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1 day ago
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9th March 1892: English poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West is born. She is the inspiration for the androgynous protagonist of 'Orlando: A Biography', by her famous friend and lover, Virginia Woolf. #OnThisDay #Queerstory

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2 days ago
A girl smiling to the camera while standing in a library. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "The library is open: Reflecting on the impact of queer literature". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

"Seeing my experiences reflected in literature gave me a sense of community". Read 👉 buff.ly/MD7Zo0o #GCNnews

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2 days ago
Image of the three Gaylinn podcast hosts in their Na Gaeil Aeracha uniforms. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "5 queer-friendly ways to improve your Irish this Seachtain na Gaeilge". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Looking for ways to brush up on your Irish this Seachtain na Gaeilge? 🇮🇪 Read 👉 buff.ly/v19ptCe #GCNnews

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2 days ago
Image of one of the main characters in What Keeps You Alive holding a lantern. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "5 awesome horror films featuring queer women". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

Looking for a queer horror watch this #InternationalWomensDay? Check out this list! 🎬🍿 Read 👉 buff.ly/WjwZaiK #GCNnews

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2 days ago
A laptop in the dark lighting up its keyboard. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Exploring the Cyberfeminism Index, a digital resource on techno-queer feminism and dissidence". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".

From the archive for #InternationalWomensDay: This one is for the hackers, the activists, the dreamers of interface worlds. Read 👉 buff.ly/JJGpEJW #GCNnews

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