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Primary school principals dismiss homophobic abuse

Some principals may be too dismissive in how they deal with homophobic bullying in primary schools, researchers have found.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

GAA is a connection to home that spans several centuries

Patrick Kavanagh only wrote a little about Gaelic football, but what he wrote was wonderful. He understood its place in rural Ireland and his observations on the language of the game and its rhythms were perfectly judged.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

Lesbian Nuns and gay Priests: From The Late Late Show to Maynooth

Páraic Kerrigan, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Media Studies at Maynooth University, suggests the recent Maynooth 'scandal' implies that some have not kept pace with changing attitudes to sexuality in wider Irish society.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

Pride of place: At home with David Norris

David Norris will be honoured at this year’s Cork Pride. John Meagher visits him at his Dublin home, where he finds the senator in a contemplative mood.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2016

Book review: Exposure

A renowned poet, children’s author, and short story writer, Helen Dunmore is at her finest in the novel form. Her 14th, ‘Exposure’, about a London spy ring in the 1960s, is superbly rendered, writes Billy O’Callaghan.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

C&AG report: Noonan and Kenny catch a break as publication timing could have been much worse

There will be some fallout but the publication of the C&AG’s report into Nama’s disposal of assets in Northern Ireland could have come at a much worse time for the Finance Minster — two years ago he would have been finished, writes Michael Clifford

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

Cork groups fly the flag in national heritage awards

Two Cork projects have won national heritage awards — a group from Castlemartyr that remembers the work of Cork-born White House landscapist, John Saul; and the Cork LGBT Archive.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Battle of the bog: Those who fought for access to the bathroom

Yesterday was World Toilet Day, a battleground for everyone from the Suffragettes to the freedom riders, who have fought for access to the bathroom for people of all persuasions, races and genders. Caomhan Keane reports.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Loud and proud: How gay pop stars are a boon to youngsters

Gay performers have long been prominent in the pop industry. However, it’s only in recent years that coming out has become the norm, writes Caomhan Keane.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2017

People’s Republic can shine with Cork Pride

 Driving through Cork city on my way to a yoga studio, there are big colourful signs everywhere. Cork Pride 2017. Wow.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2017

From the closet to the canvas: Acknowledging those living under oppressive sexuality laws

Crawford graduate Stephen Doyle visited Russia to create portraits of gay people living under that country’s oppressive sexuality laws, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Fri, 09 Jun, 2017

Beat the fashion hang-ups with a personal shopper

After finally accepting he’s not going to fit into his size 28 waist jeans anymore, Caomhán Keane gets some help to update his wardrobe. Because personal shopping can be for boys too.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

Men on the ward: The need to get more men into nursing

Less than 10% of general nurses are males. Jonathan deBurca Butler asks why.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Let's talk Netflix's Queer Eye

It’s a shameless heart-string tugger at times. I don’t care. When the craggy loveable oldish guy started crying while saying goodbye to the five mentors in episode 1, I was snotting like a toddler, writes Colm O’Regan. 

Mon, 12 Mar, 2018

Sutherland, and his ideas, on the same level as Dev and Robinson

In Burying Peter Sutherland tomorrow, we lay to rest one of very few who rose out

Wed, 10 Jan, 2018