Dublin council criticised after cancelling drag storytelling event

A drag storytelling event at a Dublin library was cancelled due to degrading comments made online about performers and library staff.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019 - 06:00

Kevin O’Neill

A drag storytelling event at a Dublin library was cancelled due to degrading comments made online about performers and library staff.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council cancelled the Drag Story Time event, which was due to take place at Deansgrange Library on June 26 as part of the Pride festival.

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