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<p>Hours before the live final Bambie called on organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television that aired before their performance in Tuesday’s semi-final.</p>

'Now that I’m free I can talk about everything': Bambie Thug breaks silence on absence from Eurovision dress rehearsal

They were speaking soon after their fellow non-binary competitor Nemo was crowned the 2024 winner for Switzerland and hours after rumours swirled following Bambie’s absence from the competition’s dress rehearsal

Sun, 12 May, 2024

<p>Brian Langan says he always wanted to work with books, even before he got into publishing.</p>

Books are my business: literary agent Brian Langan

The Co Meath-based agent worked with various publishers in-house between 1997 and 2017 before setting up Storyline Editorial Services and Storyline Literary Agency

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Restoring trust in Jordan Henderson ‘will take some time’ for LGBTQ+ community

Former Liverpool captain Henderson signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in a lucrative but controversial move last summer.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

<p>Patrick Kielty has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 National St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photograph: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie</p>

'Gobsmacked’: Patrick Kielty named Grand Marshal for this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

The Co. Down native and Late Late Show host will lead festivities with this year’s theme ‘Spréach,’ meaning Spark

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

<p>Sarah Jane Baker arrives at the City of London Magistrates’ Court (Aaron Chown/PA)</p>

Activist who told crowd ‘punch a terf’ found not guilty of encouraging assault

A transgender activist who told a crowd to “punch a terf” has been found not guilty of intentionally encouraging the commission of an offence. Sarah Baker made the comment at a Pride event in central London on July 8.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

<p>David Byrne has a new album, Who Is The Sky. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)</p>

Tom Dunne: Sky's the limit for the still-wacky and wonderful David Byrne

I've been closely listening to David Byrne for decades. He doesn't disappoint on Who Is The Sky, his first album in seven years

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Celebrity fans reflect on ‘amazing’ Taylor Swift concert at Wembley

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, broadcasting, sport and reality television have reflected on what it was like to experience Taylor Swift’s Saturday night show at Wembley Stadium.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Taylor Swift performs her first London concert at Wembley Stadium, during the Eras Tour (Ian West/PA)

Taylor Swift hosts ‘unforgettable’ London show in front of famous fans

Taylor Swift hosted an “unforgettable” night in London in front of famous fans, reportedly including Prince William and his children, as she finally brought her Eras Tour to the British capital.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

<p>Pride and prejudice: Five members of the LGBTQI+ community speak about the joys and challenges of being a young queer person in Ireland </p>

Growing up gay: 'Pride was a big part of my coming out'

As we celebrate Cork Pride, Jen Stevens speaks to members of the LGBTQI+ community about their experiences growing up as a young gay person in Ireland

Sun, 31 Jul, 2022

<p>KASI (Killarney Immigrant Support Services), which works to support integration in Killarney, said its Going Green initiative was the culmination of a huge community effort. The community-based non-governmental organisation was set up to provide support to asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in Killarney and greater Killarney area.</p>

Pádraig Hoare: Three community groups determined to make Ireland more inclusive

The women share a common goal — doing extraordinary things for their communities, empowering others when it comes to education, the environment, and sustainability. Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe and Aisha Bolaji are students.

Sun, 22 Nov, 2020

Buttimer and Panti drown out empty rhetoric in homophobia debate

Drag artist Miss Panti’s impassioned speech about the vulnerability of gay people in society has exposed shallowness of the same-sex marriage debate

Sat, 08 Feb, 2014

<p>There have been a number of incidents at the Grand Parade library in Cork involving people opposed to the display of certain material. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

Ciaran O'Connor: Manufactured controversy threatens LGBT+ community and library staff, not your children

Groups with official-sounding names have alleged certain books violate child protection legislation and are on a mission to scaremonger, misinform, and mislead

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Tips for a safe and happy Cork pride

Events have been taking place up and down ‘Pana’ this week and there’s still plenty more to come.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

More than 10.000 members of LGBTQ and supporters attended this Pride rally calling for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Global Pride: A celebration of LGBTIQ rights and protections around the world

Peter McGuire looks at Global Pride celebrations during June, particularly some online highlights planned for Saturday, June 27

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

'Stark depiction' of sexual violence and harassment towards students

Three out of 10 female students surveyed say they were forced or threatened into having sex, or that they were too incapacitated to consent, as a national survey reveals high levels of sexual violence in higher education.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

<p>Colm Motherway in the Radio Otherway studio in Cork.</p>

Beat goes on: Radio Otherway provides an outlet for Cork DJs

Colm Motherway's online station offers a platform to a wide range of music from Leeside music veterans and emerging aficionados from the likes of UCC's DJ Society

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

<p>Tony Dunne and Isobel Fernandes: helping each other negotiate the world of dating from across the age gap on Generation Dating.</p>

A young Cork woman seeks love... with the help of an 80-year-old Dublin man

Generation Dating kicks off on Wednesday night on Virgin Media 1, and sees Togher woman Isobel Fernandes pair up with recent widower Tony Dunne to help her find romance

Wed, 09 Feb, 2022

Beer before wine and you'll feel fine? No you won't says new study

Plenty of us have been there: waking up after a night out with a thumping headache, feeling sick and swearing never to touch alcohol again. If only there were a way to prevent these terrible hangovers, says Kai Hensel.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2019

Lindsay Woods: If the snow gave us ‘Breadmageddon’, the heatwave gave us an ice-pop equivalent

I reached maximum ice-pop consumption during the heatwave, writes Lindsay Woods.

Sat, 04 Aug, 2018

<p>David Balfe of For Those I Love (left) and Olivia Rodrigo (right), who released Sour this year</p>

ICYMI: 10 best albums of the year so far, from Olivia Rodrigo to David Balfe

Ed Power selects his best albums of 2021, from pop to electronica

Wed, 14 Jul, 2021