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A look at the most challenged LGBTQ+ books in the US for 2024

1 week ago | gcn.ie | Alice Linehan

Books 29 May, 2025. Every year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools in the United States. The lists are based on information from confidential reports filed by library professionals and community members, as well as news stories published throughout the US.
Ian McKellen to open all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

1 week ago | gcn.ie | Alice Linehan

Entertainment 29 May, 2025. Sir Ian McKellen is set to open a rehearsed reading of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, performed by an exclusively trans and non-binary cast. Taking place in London’s The Space Theatre on Friday, July 25, any profits from the event will be donated to UK-based charity Not A Phase. This reading of Twelfth Night serves as the debut production from Trans What You Will.
Mother and Absolut to launch Pride Block Party with special daytime event

1 week ago | gcn.ie | Alice Linehan

Entertainment 29 May, 2025. Mother and Absolut are teaming up for a very special launch of the Pride Block Party. Taking place in NoLIta on Saturday, June 7, the daytime event is free to attend with a complimentary drink on arrival. Running from 2pm to 6pm, expect a stellar lineup of artists and performers across two rooms, including Mother DJs Ghostboy, Rocky T. Delgado and Ruth Kavanagh, and special guests Glamo, Pixie Woo, Levino, Anziety, Nokia and Viola Gayvis.
Dublin Pride announces activist Ruadhán Ó Críodáin as 2025 parade Grand Marshall

1 week ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Community 26 May, 2025. Dublin Pride has announced their 2025 Grand Marshall, choosing Executive Director of ShoutOut Ruadhán Ó Críodáin to lead the parade. A powerful voice for the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland, Ruadhán has dedicated his life and career to promoting inclusion in education and beyond. As Executive Director of ShoutOut, he leads the organisation in bringing LGBTQ+ workshops into schools, workplaces, and communities across the country.
Katie McCabe makes Champions League dream come true as Arsenal beat Barcelona

1 week ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Ireland 26 May, 2025. Ireland’s Katie McCabe achieved Champions League glory as Arsenal beat Barcelona in the final last weekend. Donning the Irish flag, the football star celebrated the victory with her girlfriend and teammate Caitlin Foord by her side. Taking place in Lisbon on Saturday, May 24, the UEFA Women’s Champions League final saw Arsenal beat Barcelona 1-0, with Katie McCabe delivering an incredible performance.
Lesbian mothers recognised as parents in Italy following landmark IVF ruling

2 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

In a landmark ruling, Italy’s Constitutional Court established that lesbian mothers who used in vitro fertilisation (IVF) abroad can now both be legally recognised as parents on their child’s birth certificate. In Italy, same-sex couples can’t access IVF treatment, though it is available to heterosexual couples. The case was brought before the court by the city of Lucca after two mothers were both recognised as parents of their child by the municipality.
Indeed drops Dublin Pride sponsorship amid wider corporate withdrawals

2 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Indeed, the famous website for jobseekers, has withdrawn from its partnership with Dublin Pride this year. The news comes amid a broader exodus of companies from Pride sponsorships in Ireland and abroad, in part linked to the Trump administration’s efforts to pull back on DEI programmes. As reported by The Journal, Dublin Pride Co-CEO Jamie Kenny has confirmed that Indeed has decided to step back from their partnership after years of sponsoring the parade.
Trans rights in Europe regress for first time in 13 years, new report shows

2 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Community 20 May, 2025. As revealed in the Transgender Europe’s (TGEU) Trans Rights Index and Map 2025, trans rights are facing an unprecedented reversal in Europe and Central Asia, regressing for the first time in the 13 years since the report was first launched. According to experts, such setbacks signal a broader crisis in democracy across the region.
Roscommon Pride returns in 2025 with special community celebration • GCN

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie

Roscommon Pride also announced a special Grand Marshall for their 2025 parade: award-winning Irish poet Jane Clarke.
Drag race star Valentina comes out as trans in empowering post

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Community 15 May, 2025. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Valentina has come out as trans in a social media post shared on the day of her 34th birthday. Valentina rose to worldwide fame in 2017, when she competed on season 9 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. A year later, she participated in All Stars 4 and later hosted season 1 of Drag Race México. In 2019, the Drag Race alumn came out as non-binary. At the time, she shared in an interview with Out: “I feel like a goddess.