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17th May
2001 |
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Labour
Leader comments on the possibilites of a gay Taoiseach |
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The leader of
the Labour party 'Ruairi Quinn TD' has issued a statement (dated may 15th 2001)
on the understanding of diversity required in a changing society. The statement was prompted by
recent events involving Cardinal Connell not acknowledging The Taoiseach's partner.
Mr. Quinn believes that one day Ireland may have a gay or lesbian Taoiseach and in
future the nature of our society will become racially, culturally and religiously more diverse.
To read Mr. Quinn's statement in full click here
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Essential
Mondays |
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Next Monday (May 21st) see's the launch of a new club 'e.s.s.e.n.t.i.a.l'
at Switch in Temple Bar. The club has been home to 'Freedom' for several years and
e.s.s.e.n.t.i.a.l. plan to change the whole theme of the night by bringing in all the ingredients of a weekend club.
e.s.s.e.n.t.i.a.l. hopes to attracts a young, mixed gay-friendly crowd every week.
For more information - click here
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It's a long
way to go |
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Tipperary Outreach are organising a Hill Walk on the Galtees for Sunday May 20th.
Interested hikers should meet at the Car park of Aherlow House Hotel at 10.30am.
Tipperary Outreach meet every 2nd friday at meeting rooms in Thurles, the next meeting is
scheduled for Friday the 25th of May
For more information click here
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Waterford
Women |
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Luke Wadding House are hosting a Women's Evening on May 22nd at 7:30pm
the venue is located at Lady Lane Waterford {above Waterford Montessori School}
The program for night will include a video screening, coffee and chat, all women are welcome
The event will hopefully become a regular event, more information will be given on the night |
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15th May
2001 |
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That gay
show |
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There
were *lights*, *Camera's* and pleanty of action as the scene in Dublin
turned into the location for a documentary on 'That Gay Show' - a new magazine style show for gay men, which airs on 'BBC Choice' on Fridays.
We bumped into the crew in the George on Friday - who seemed to be having as much fun as the people on the dance floor.
The energetic TV crew also headed to the front lounge, who had posters up outside the venue advising customers that there would be a TV crew present.
'That Gay show' has been branded with a no-holds-barred approach and that little extra something… That Gay Show is filmed on location around the UK
(and this week Ireland) with a team of five presenters, it boasts regular items on fashion and lifestyle; music and clubbing; television, cinema and culture.
There’s also a weekly celebrity interview and some decidedly off beat comedy. Plus, American comic Scott Capurro presents a myriad of delights from gay life in America.
For more information tune into BBC Choice, Fridays at 21.30
More
info on 'That Gay Show' here
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Golden
Grahams |
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Camp Irish comedian Graham Norton won two bafta awards this week for
Best Entertainment Performance award as well as adding the Best Entertainment Programme
for his highly acclaimed Channel 4 show 'So Graham Norton'. The Bafta's are considered one of the
most important awards in the UK entertainment industry.
Click
here
to visit Graham's homepage
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Yum Yum -
Bytes |
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Limerick’s
only strictly gay club has made it onto the web. The site gives
information on the weekly club and other places on interest in
Limerick. It also has a large feature on 'The Alternative Miss
Limerick' contest. Click here
to visit Yum Yum's site |
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Revealed |
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The Irish
Times dated 15th May 2001 reports that REM front man has come out
and 'revealed' that he has been in a relationship with a man for
three years. His statement comes as the band promotes a new
album, Reveal which was produced in Ireland. For more on this
story click
here |
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Media Watch |
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Some
interesting gay related articles in the media this week
include
1. New study suggests gays can go straight - Irish Examiner
- May 10th 2001
2. Political correctness goes ga-ga for gay dads - Irish
Examiner May 9th 2001 |
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8th May
2001 |
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Nun defies
church to win gay honour |
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Yesterdays
Irish
Independent carried a story of a US nun who defied the
catholic church to win gay honour
"A
Nun who was ordered to end her 22-year ministry to homosexuals but
defied the Vatican's attempts to silence her, apologised on behalf
of her church yesterday at a US symposium on gays and lesbians.
"As a Roman Catholic sister, I want to ask pardon of the
lesbian and gay community for my part in any oppression on the
part of my church," said Sister Jeannine Gramick, who was
receiving an award at the event.
For
more on this story click here |
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Disko Drag |
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With
the Rise and Rise of Drag Culture in Dublin, Disko have decided to
hold a 'May Drag Queen Ball' next Sunday (may 13th)
The
event will be hosted by Resident hostess 'Phyllis' - who's face
can be seen projected in glorious technicolour on the walls of
the
venue. The club itself boasts what might be the cheapest pints on
the scene, a shockingly low £2.10 per pint. For more information
on Disko click here |
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Out and
About Hiking |
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The
"out and about" gay hiking group are launching an
introductory shorter walk for newcomers, the hike is scheduled for
Sunday May 13th - all are welcome. Meet at the National Concert
Hall, Earlsfort Terrace at 10.30am (normal time and place). For
more information on the group click here |
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New Foyle
Friend Opens |
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Foyle
Friend have sent in the following info from their new home "
Foyle
Friend from today will operate from the new Foyle Friend Community
Resource Centre, 32 Great James Street, Derry/Londonderry/Doire,
Telephone (048) 028 71263120 (2 Lines)
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centre will run a basic programme this month to give us time to
settle in and get organised. Social events planned are a Poetry
Reading Evening with a famous poet and a Family Visit Evening to
"show off" the centre to our loved ones.
We
will continue to operate our Live & Let Live Group
(Tue@830pm), Spiritual Group(Mon@8pm) and our Depressed Anonymous
Meeting(Wed@730pm).
The
coffee bar (albeit at a basic level) will be open every day so
feel free to call in for a cuppa. We will also host the Coso
(Coalition on Sexual Orientation) meeting this coming Monday.
and
finally, The Community Resource Centre is for people who identify
as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender, family and friends. CALL
IN AND VISIT. YOU WILL BE MADE VERY WELCOME." |
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1st May 2001 |
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Girl Guides
Outrage at 'Gay Lessons' |
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The
'Irish Sunday People' (April 29th 2001) features a report titled
'Fury over gay advice for guides', which tells how Girl Guide
leaders have sparked outrage by planning to teach innocent
youngsters about LESBIANISM. Family and youth concern directory
'Robert Whelan has voiced his concern saying 'It goes against all
the high ideals the girl guides was originally set up to promote'.
Speciallist
counsellors will be recruited when Guide workers are too
embarrassed to talk about sexual issues. Denise King, Deputy Chief
executive for the guides has said "Our aim is to be relevent
to young women".
What
do you think? Voice your opinion on the Gay-Ireland Mailing
list.
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Irish acts
perform at GAY club |
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Two Acts
flying the Irish flag in London's GAY club are 'Ronan
Keating' and Indie band 'Ash',
Ronan played
the 3 storey venue last Saturday (April 28th) where he announced
once and for all that Boyzone were well and finished (much to the
dismay of the other four members)
Eurovision
Night - May 12th see's Northern Ireland Rockers Ash play the
venue, this is the 2nd time the band have played the world famous
club, previously playing support to 'Michelle Gayle' the foursome
will be warming up the stage for the number one abba tribute group
'Bjorn Again'.
Visit
the Gay-Ireland music section
for more music news
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Foyle
Phones |
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Foyle
Friend are aiming to re-launch their Telephone Helpline when the
new Community Resource Centre is up and running. The Helpline will
need volunteers to undergo training and operate the Helpline. The
Foyle Friend Telephone Helpline has helped Thousands of people
over the years. If you feel you can contribute, commit to a
training programme and maybe volunteer for a few hours every month
then add your name to the list. It is envisaged that the training
will commence around June time.
Meanwhile
events at Foyle Friend this week include :-
Monday
@ 8pm....... Spirituality
Group
Tue
@ 830pm........ Live
and Let Live Group
(AA/NA).
Wed
@ 6pm..... NW
Pride Collective Meeting.
Wed
@ 730pm........ Depressed
Anon Meeting
(DA).
Check
out more Northern Ireland Resources in our Organisation
pages
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Johnny
Night - Pride 2001 |
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The JOHNNY
Night in association PRIDE
2001 Night, will take place on June 29th, 2001 at The
George. The Johnny group have made many drafts of what they
think the night itself should entail but as yet are at a loss.
What you would like to see in a good night out. What: Entertainers
Singers Actors Politicians Bands Prizes/Competitions, people,
music etc... Would you like to be a part of the night? It would
also be great if you could be objective with your voting (as in -
who do you think would really come and who you would like to see)
rather than everyone in Hollywood Please :-) Your thoughts,
opinions, advice etc are all welcome - Remember This Night Is
Meant To Be 4 U - so if you don't want to see someone - or there
is something you hate etc
‘Johnny’
Gay Peer Action Group
c/o Out House
6 South William Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 6726164 (GMHP)
Fax: 6791306
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Gender
& Women studies lecture |
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Professor Don
Kulick University of Manchester will be giving a lecture at
Trinity College Centre for Gender and Women’s Studies on
Thursday May 3rd. The lecture is based on
"Scandalous
Acts: Shame, Everyday and Activist Politics among Brazilian
Transgendered Prostitutes" and is held at the Davis Theatre
Arts Building.
Click
here for more
information on Trinity College
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Gay Line
South East |
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Gay Line
South East seeks Volunteers Training for those interested in
volunteering for Gay Line South East will take place during the
month of May. Could anyone interested please phone or write to
GLSE. The commitment involved would be one Wednesday evening every
2 or 3 weeks once trained. Training will take place over 2
Saturdays and 2 weekday evenings. GLSE 051-879907 Weds 7:30-9:30pm
PO Box 24, Waterford. |
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