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GCN GCN (Gay Community News) is Ireland's national free LGBTQ+ press since 1988. GCN is Ireland’s free national LGBTQ+ press since 1988.

For over three decades, GCN has been a key resource for our community, acting as a hub and striving to inform, educate, connect, platform, entertain and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. GCN’s presence spans across print and digital through its news, entertainment and lifestyle website, digital initiatives, campaigns, live events and social media channels.

Dive into this bold Irish q***r love story ❤️🔥
26/09/2025

Dive into this bold Irish q***r love story ❤️🔥

Dr Anthony Delaney's new book Q***r Georgians explores the story of two le***ans who moved to Wales after meeting in Kilkenny.

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26/09/2025

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The new Netflix show House of Guinness sees Anthony Boyle portray a gay Arthur Guinness in 1800s Ireland.

Get to know some of Ireland's favourite trans punk bands🎙️
26/09/2025

Get to know some of Ireland's favourite trans punk bands🎙️

Get to know some of Ireland's favourite trans punk bands All Girls P**s, Big Tears, Touch Excellence and Uptight Dad.

They wasted no time in bringing Irish charm to the Werk Room 💅☘️
26/09/2025

They wasted no time in bringing Irish charm to the Werk Room 💅☘️

Contestants Elle Vosque and Bonnie Ann Clyde wasted no time in bringing some Irish charm to the Drag Race Werk Room!

We can't believe it's October next week! But before it's officially spooky season, fill your calendar with these wholeso...
26/09/2025

We can't believe it's October next week! But before it's officially spooky season, fill your calendar with these wholesome q***r events 🫶

The killings have sparked protests over the ongoing violence against Pakistan’s transgender community.
26/09/2025

The killings have sparked protests over the ongoing violence against Pakistan’s transgender community.

Three Pakistani trans women have been shot and killed on the outskirts of Karachi, the country’s largest city.

"Rail doesn’t just connect towns and cities; it connects us with community and with the moments that matter most." 👏 Iar...
26/09/2025

"Rail doesn’t just connect towns and cities; it connects us with community and with the moments that matter most." 👏 Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Belong To

Congratulations to Stephanie Doyle who has won a pair of tickets to see Tash Sultana in Dublin 👏 Check your inbox for de...
26/09/2025

Congratulations to Stephanie Doyle who has won a pair of tickets to see Tash Sultana in Dublin 👏 Check your inbox for details 💌 Thanks to all who entered and stay tuned for more competitions soon!

GCN is giving one lucky reader the chance to experience internationally acclaimed artist Tash Sultana live at the 3Arena.

The Ireland Against Racism Carnival will take place in Dublin this Saturday, September 27.
26/09/2025

The Ireland Against Racism Carnival will take place in Dublin this Saturday, September 27.

A q***r bloc has been announced for the upcoming Ireland Against Racism Carnival taking place in Dublin on September 27.

A distributor has been accused of using AI to “straight-wash” Michael Shanks’ new film.
26/09/2025

A distributor has been accused of using AI to “straight-wash” Michael Shanks’ new film.

Together has been pulled from Chinese cinemas after a local distributor used ai to alter a same-sex couple into a heterosexual pairing.

Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality in 1997.
26/09/2025

Tasmania was the last Australian state to decriminalise homosexuality in 1997.

Lawmakers in Tasmania have introduced financial compensation for historical convictions related to homosexuality.

“There’s no escape. There’s nowhere that I feel safe anymore”.
26/09/2025

“There’s no escape. There’s nowhere that I feel safe anymore”.

A woman has opened up about the homophobic and racist abuse she has experienced from teenagers since relocating to Ireland earlier this year.

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