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Study reveals interesting ways LGBTQ+ people use sex for self-care
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (206+ words) Health & Science 12 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. A new study from Lovehoney has revealed the interesting ways LGBTQ+ people are using sex for self-care. 2, 000 people across the UK were surveyed as part of the research, conducted to mark Menstrual Health…...
Ireland ranks 14th in Europe for LGBTQ+ human rights, laws and policies
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (661+ words) Ireland 12 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. Ireland has ranked 14th highest in Europe for its laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people. The ranking is a result of IGLA-Europe's 18th annual Rainbow Map, which was published on Tuesday, May 12. A total of 49 countries…...
The George celebrates 40 years at the forefront of Ireland's LGBTQ+ nightlife
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (566+ words) Community 11 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. The George is celebrating 40 years at the forefront of Ireland's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Although it was established in 1985, it officially opened its doors to the public the following year, at a time when homosexuality was…...
Meta faces backlash over increased censorship of LGBTQ+ content
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (331+ words) News 8 May, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. Meta is facing renewed backlash over the censorship of LGBTQ+ and sexual health content after more accounts were recently suspended on Instagram. The company is facing criticism after BUTT, a globally recognised magazine documenting…...
Concerns raised over Gaelic football boundary rules that restrict access to LGBTQ+ clubs " GCN
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (467+ words) Ireland 7 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. Minister for Sport Charlie Mc Conalogue and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) have been asked to reform boundary rules that restrict people from joining clubs outside their catchment area. The request came from…...
New Christian mobile network bans LGBTQ+ and pornographic content
1+ week, 1+ day ago (343+ words) News 5 May, 2026. Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh. A Christian US-based mobile network positioning itself as "values-driven" has launched with built-in restrictions on LGBTQ+ related and pornographic content. Radiant Mobile, which went live on May 5, operates as a mobile virtual network…...
Fire at UK LGBTQ+ nightclub was accidental, police say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) News 5 May, 2026. Written by Alice Linehan. A fire that broke out at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Milton Keynes is believed to have been accidental. Pink Punters went up in flames in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, with all customers…...
Meet the queer artists behind SASP Records, Ireland's emerging music label
1+ week, 5+ day ago (584+ words) Community 1 May, 2026. Written by Anna Vichtova. SASP Records, a Limerick-based music label, is an exciting new addition to the Irish music scene. This LGBTQ+-run label was created when the founders, Tara Nix and Anna Murphy, were recording their project,…...
Cork City FC releases new jersey in support of LGBTQ+ youth services
1+ week, 5+ day ago (317+ words) Ireland 1 May, 2026. Written by Sarah Fitz. Cork City FC has just launched a third jersey for the 2026 season, collaborating with Belong To, the national organisation supporting LGBTQ+ youth. The special edition kit includes a rainbow design across the club badge…...
Russian court labels leading LGBTQ+ rights group "extremist"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (272+ words) Community 28 April, 2026. Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh. A court in Saint Petersburg has labelled the Russian LGBT Network as an "extremist" organisation, effectively banning its activities and exposing anyone linked to it to potential prosecution. The decision marks a significant…...