'People were isolated during Covid. We were their safe outlet': LGBT+ groups on reconnecting post-pandemic

"LGBT+ people were isolated during Covid. If they were stuck at home with comments being made, or silence or invisibility, that was really challenging."

"With events like Pride, you can express the fact that it's okay to not be okay and it's okay to say you need help," says Martin Ryan, HSE suicide prevention officer.

As a sexual health support worker with Cork's Sexual Health Centre on Peter's Street behind the Mercy Hospital, Aaron O'Sullivan's job includes providing one-to-one support for people who may be struggling over their sexual orientation or their gender identity.

He also provides sexual health information and advice for LGBT+ people.