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Wimbledon legend Billie Jean King calls for empathy and inclusion for trans athletes

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Tennis legend and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Billie Jean King has spoken out in defence of trans athletes. Speaking to The Telegraph ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, King described the increasingly hostile climate faced by trans athletes as “a nightmare” and called on sporting bodies to

GCN · Wimbledon legend Billie Jean King calls for empathy and inclusion for trans athletesTennis legend and LGBTQ+ advocate Billie Jean King has spoken out in defence of trans athletes amid efforts to exclude them from sport.

Thousands demand action at all-island housing rally in Dublin

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A huge crowd took to the streets of Dublin on Saturday, July 5, to march at an all-island housing rally. A queer bloc also took part in the demonstration, highlighting how LGBTQ+ people face higher levels of homelessness and discrimination in accessing emergency accommodation. Organised by the Community Action Tenants Union

GCN · Thousands demand action at all-island housing rally in DublinA queer bloc took part in the Dublin rally, highlighting the specific challenges that LGBTQ+ people face amid Ireland's housing crisis.

Queer Dublin hotspot Parliament Street becomes traffic-free

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As of Friday, July 4, Dublin’s Parliament Street is officially a traffic-free zone. The road, home to LGBTQ+ bar Street 66, will be reallocated to pedestrians and cyclists. This comes as part of the latest phase of the Dublin City Centre Traffic Plan, under which the street is being divided into two sections. The area…

GCN · Queer Dublin hotspot Parliament Street becomes traffic-freeThe changed use of Parliament Street comes following successful traffic-free measures implemented on Capel Street since 2021.

Clonmel Pride returns for unmissable celebration of love and inclusivity

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Clonmel Pride is back in 2025 with another fabulous celebration of love and inclusivity. With a lineup of amazing events scheduled on Saturday, July 19, Tipperary will be awash with rainbow colours to mark the occasion. The free festival is open to all, with a range of activities to suit every

GCN · Clonmel Pride returns for unmissable celebration of love and inclusivityCounty Tipperary is preparing for the sixth edition of Clonmel Pride, which is taking place on Saturday, July 19.

Thousands fill Dublin streets for 2025 Pride parade

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Roughly 12,500 people took to the streets of Dublin on Saturday, June 28, to march in the 2025 Pride parade. With over 280 different organisations involved, the capital was awash with rainbow colours in a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The parade kicked off on O’Connell Street shortly after 12:30pm, travelling down Eden and…

GCN · Thousands fill Dublin streets for 2025 Pride paradeUnder the theme ‘Taking Liberties’, the 2025 Dublin Pride parade Grand Marshall was Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Executive Director of ShoutOut.

Na Gaeil Aeracha makes history as first LGBTQ+ team to win GAA league title

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Na Gaeil Aeracha’s Men’s+ Football team has made sporting history by becoming the first LGBTQ+ team to win a GAA league title in Ireland. After an extraordinary unbeaten run, they’ve been crowned AFL Division 11A league champions, a milestone not just for the club but for the GAA as a whole. Na Gaeil Aeracha

GCN · Na Gaeil Aeracha makes history as first LGBTQ+ team to win GAA league titleNa Gaeil Aeracha’s Men’s+ Football team has made sporting history by becoming the first LGBTQ+ team to win a GAA league title in Ireland.

Thousands march through Dublin to counter anti-immigration protest

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Large crowds turned out for an anti-racism march in Dublin on Saturday, June 22, to counter a protest against immigration. According to organisers United Against Racism, thousands joined the demonstration, including trade unions, political parties, students’ unions, the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and

GCN · Thousands march through Dublin to counter anti-immigration protestThe anti-immigration protest in Dublin was countered by a large group of anti-racism marchers, including LGBTQ+ groups like GCN.