GCN (Gay Community News)

GCN’s August issue is out now! Inside: Ireland’s ballroom scene, LGBTQ+ Paralympians, girl in red, queer artists of Dublin Fringe Festival, CHRISTEENE’s Sinéad O’Connor tribute, consent in BDSM, student activists, Irish Gay Dads & more. Cover by @lazytowntechie. Grab a copy, get the app or read it here 👉 https://bit.ly/gcnaug24

GCN’s beloved My Big Fat Gay Quiz returned in full force last week at Love Tempo in Dublin, raising €3,000 for Ireland’s LGBTQ+ media and charity. Hosted by the ever-fabulous Miss Roots and Miss Taken, the event was filled with laughter, and entertainment. We thank everyone who showed up and made the event a success! Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/egRaq5Z5

🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Accenture UK & Ireland has joined us as a proud sponsor for The GALAS 2024! 🌟 Hosting the awards will be the fabulous Paul Ryder and Cassie Stokes. The dynamic hosts will guide audiences through 13 categories, acknowledging the efforts made by individuals, organisations and companies who work towards a better future for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. Interested in exploring our exciting sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to aarya@gcn.ie for more details!

This year, Stockholm celebrated its 26th annual Pride with over 500,000 people participating in the Parade and cheering from the sidelines. For the occasion, we were invited by Stockholm LGBT on a trip to the city to discover just how queer it is. Here’s a taste! Find out more in the next issue of the GCN Magazine, out on August 23!

🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Google has joined us as a proud sponsor for The GALAS 2024! 🌟 The GALAS is a night dedicated to celebrating the incredible contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, and we're excited to see you all at The GALAS ! Interested in exploring our exciting sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to aarya@gcn.ie for more details!

Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards, the GALAS, will make its return this October. Taking place in a new venue, the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on 5th October, the GALAS is a unique opportunity to celebrate, empower and connect Ireland’s glittering LGBTQ+ community. Last year’s GALAS celebration was a moving, uplifting and fun night – a much-needed positive occasion for the community. If you or your organisation are interested in supporting or sponsoring the GALAS, please email us at aarya@gcn.ie.

After an incredibly successful night earlier this year, we are gearing up to bring back GCN’s My Big Fat Gay Pub Quiz just in time for the end of summer on September 4. Save the date and gather all your most knowledgeable pals, because this is one not to be missed! Find out more and get tickets 👉 https://bit.ly/GCNPubQuiz

The team at GCN proudly attended the Disability Pride and Power 2024 in Dublin to show our unwavering support for the disabled community. We were there to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of individuals with disabilities, and to stand in solidarity with them. It was an honor to be part of such an important event that highlights the ongoing fight for equality, inclusion, and recognition of the disabled community's vital contributions to society 🏳️🌈

Thank you so much for the lovely people at IES Abroad! We look forward to continuing our work together in the future.

The GCN team paired up with Thérapie Fertility for an insightful webinar to explore the family building options available for LGBTQ+ people in Ireland. The discussion provided invaluable information and guidance tailored to the LGBTQ+ community. Huge thank you to all who joined the webinar and to the amazing Dr. John Kennedy for lending his expertise on all things family building for the LGBTQ+ community! If you missed it, you can rewatch via the link below 💜🏳️🌈 👉 https://ow.ly/mWFF50SULJM