Cork school apologises after guest speaker launches tirade against 'gender benders'

He criticised homosexuality and was highly critical of Ireland's choice of Bambie Thug for the Eurovision, using the phrase 'gender benders' in his talk

The comments 'caused a lot of upset and ruined what was an otherwise lovely event' at St Joseph's Parish Church in Wilton. Picture: Denis Minihane

A primary school has apologised to parents after a lay guest speaker at a school Mass criticised divorce, used the term “gender benders”, and questioned Ireland’s choice of a non-binary artist to represent Ireland in the Eurovision.

The principal of Gaelscoil Uí Riada in Cork, and the chairman of its board of management, have now requested a meeting with Bishop of Cork and Ross Fintan Gavin to discuss the incident, which prompted a number of people to walk out in protest.