Person: Paula Fagan

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival confirmed to go ahead, with Sonique set to make it feel so good

The 2020 Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival will take place this year between September 19 and 26.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Inclusion in Ireland: How far have we come?

A selection of people from across Irish society look at how far the country has progressed in diversity and inclusion. Interviews by Sandra O'Connell

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Same-sex parental rights: A lot done, more to do

Paula Fagan, CEO of LGBT Ireland, looks at legal changes which have improved the parenting rights of some, but not all, same-sex couples. She talks to Áilin Quinlan

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Majority of LGBTI community still fear attacks, report finds

Six-in-10 people in Ireland's lesbian and gay community avoid holding hands with their partners in public out of fear of being assaulted or threatened.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

60% of gay people in Ireland avoid holding hands in public out of fear - survey

Six in 10 gay people in Ireland avoid holding their partners hand in public because they are being afraid of being assaulted or threatened.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

More than €440,000 in funding announced for LGBTI+ youth supports

Over €440,000 is being provided by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for LGBTI+ young people.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

UCC to become first Irish university to fly the Transgender Pride Flag

University College Cork will become the first university in Ireland to fly the Transgender Pride Flag this afternoon.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Same-sex marriage vote sparks surge in calls to LGBT helpline

The same-sex marriage referendum sparked an influx of calls to a support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people as it recorded its busiest year.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Rory O'Neill and Anna Nolan to help launch 'coming out' video

Six well-known people feature in a new video, explaining what happened when they came out to family and friends.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Modern family

THE traditional family is a mother and a father, and children. But current figures show that lesbian, gay, transgender or bisexual people make up 7% of the Irish population, and a survey shows that one in five lesbian couples, and one in 14 gay couples, are parents.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

LGBT helpline seeks volunteers to cope with demand

A national helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people says many thousands of calls for help are going unanswered.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

#HomeAtHeart

We want to help you to connect with the people you love, but may not see, this Christmas. Every Saturday, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, we will publish your messages in print and online, starting November 28.

Say it here, in the Irish Examiner.

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War of Independence Podcast

A special four-part series hosted by Mick Clifford

New episodes available each Tuesday during December

Available on
www.irishexaminer.com/podcasts

Commemorating 100 years since the War of Independence