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<p>Louise O'Neill: guest editor of the International Women's Day edition of our Weekend magazine. Picture: Miki Barlok</p>

Louise O'Neill: 'What is International Women’s Day? And what does it mean to be an Irish woman today?'

We invited Louise O'Neill to be guest editor of our Weekend magazine ahead of International Women's Day. Here, she writes about her vision for the edition

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

50 years on from Stonewall: The rebellion of changing minds and hearts an everyday battle

LGBT Pride is known for beautiful colours and music in the streets, but its roots are in the revolution against oppressive systems, says Ciara Mulcahy.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2019

Tamera's ‘X Factor’ dream in tatters

Tamera Foster was left in tears when she was booted off the ‘X Factor’ tonight.

Sun, 01 Dec, 2013

<p>The outtake from the advert has divided opinion. Picture: PA</p>

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S said the intent was to 'playfully show that some people don’t enjoy wearing paper Christmas hats'

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

<p>'I may be positive but I’m never negative,' says William Kennedy. As a long-time HIV activist and more recent cancer survivor William campaigns for public awareness and is currently involved as a volunteer with the HSE’s new bowel screening programme. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

'Silence equals invisibility': Cork cancer survivor urges people to take screening tests

Concern is growing about gaps in uptake of cancer screening with only half of people getting a BowelScreen home-testing kit returning them

Fri, 24 May, 2024

Former fat cat takes the cake

A FAT feline who was so large he could not even fit through his cat flap was yesterday named joint winner of Pet Slimmer of the Year.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005

<p>Panti Bliss: an associate artist of the THISISPOPBABY collective</p>

Have you got a talent you want to show off onstage or at festivals? This is the casting call for you

...after the pandemic is over and we can go back to venues and festivals, of course

Fri, 16 Apr, 2021

<p>Doireann Ni Ghriofa. Pic Bríd O'Donovan</p>

Doireann Ní Ghríofa wins the UK's longest-running literary award

Cork-based author is one of two winners of the James Tait Black Prizes for debut novel A Ghost in the Throat

Wed, 25 Aug, 2021

<p>Fears remain for the safety of LGBTIQ+ people visiting and living in Qatar, with less than eight months to go until the World Cup (Nigel French/PA)</p>

Measures to ensure safety of LGBTQI+ people in Qatar inadequate – support groups

Same-sex relationships are directly criminalised under the laws of the Gulf state, leading to concerns over the well-being of LGBTQI+ people visiting the country

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

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

<p>PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey of the I'm Grand Mam podcast.</p>

Podcast Corner: A Cork flavour from I'm Grand Mam and Rebel Matters

A Belfast man on Leeside and two Cork lads in London present different takes on the southern city

Wed, 13 Jan, 2021

Kevin Hart was among the celebrities condemning the extraordinary scenes in Washington DC (Matt Crossick/PA)

‘A sad day in America’: Hollywood condemns extraordinary scenes in Washington DC

Celebrities condemned the extraordinary scenes in Washington DC as supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol to protest against the election result.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2021

<p>There is plenty happening across the city as Cork Pride comes to a close this weekend — but not before the main event. Picture: Cathal Noonan</p>

Family fun, Party at the Port and more: Six Cork Pride events to head along to this weekend

From family-friendly fun to the Party and the Port — and of course, the parade

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Copies of ‘50 Shades’ brighten up the daily grind of prison life

Inmates are escaping the daily grind of prison life by sampling the erotic goings-on in the steamy international best-seller, Fifty Shades of Grey.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2013

Schools’ ‘oppressive culture’ encourages homophobia

Schools have a “heavy, almost oppressive culture” that encourages homophobia, a leading anti-bullying academic has said.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

Homophobia causes exclusion and loneliness even for straight people

Aged 19, the number of Sundays where I felt the need to walk out during mass are few and far between. So when the moment arose, I was left with a drumming heartbeat.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

<p>London isn't as expensive a city as it's made out to be - here are our writer's tips.</p>

Affordable London: 21 ways to explore the city on a budget

Notoriously expensive, the English capital can be low cost with a little know-how, writes insider and bargain hunter Sarah Rodrigues

Sun, 05 May, 2024

<p>Irish drag queens in action: Cork drag royalty Candy Warhol; Dublin queen Davina Devine with Spice Girl Mel C; Cork-based drag artist Mia Gold.</p>

'It's a vision of yourself': What it's like to be a drag queen in Ireland

In a country known for its social conservatism, we’ve finally found our fabulousness. But what is it really like being a draq queen in Ireland today?

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Ed Fitzgerald: 'LGBT+ resources would have spared me a lot of pain'

The best way to fight ignorance is through information; if information is stifled, it won't get rid of LGBTQ+ youth... it will just drive us into hiding and unsafe surroundings, writes Ed Fitzgerald