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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · 8d

For #BlackHistoryMonth, we have highlighted some powerful and important trailblazers. Read 👉 buff.ly/AQFJdUi #GCNnews

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jul 11

"LINQ Ireland makes it clear that it’s a welcoming space for all"
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Cork-based LGBTQ+ charity LINC rebrands to LINQ Ireland

In May, LINC officially rebranded to LINQ Ireland to better reflect what the organisation has always stood for.

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jul 11

Anthony is "feeling good and positive" about his training, and he's here to update you on his fundraising journey! Donate 👉 bit.ly/gcndubmarath...
#IrishLifeDublinMarathon

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Jul 6

The sunglasses can be purchased from Cubitts, with proceeds donated to The Shameless Fund.
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Jonathan Bailey releases 'slutty little glasses' collab to raise funds for LGBTQ+ charity

Jonathan Bailey has launched a new partnership with Cubitts to release a limited-edition pair of 'slutty little glasses' called Loomis.

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Ranch Devereaux @thejacko.bsky.social · Jun 4

Imagine you’re a pioneering gay and civil rights icon and almost 50 years after you were assassinated a corporate fast food business uses your name as a pun to sell a seasonal dessert - I would be off the charts levels of Conjuring and Insidious pissed off haunting

An advertisement for a Harvey Milk Shake for The Melt with the picture of a vanilla shake with rainbow sprinkles on it with rainbow colored “Happy Pride” written above the shake

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Ste @solquest.bsky.social · Jun 2

New tee 🧔🏻‍♂️

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · May 26

“I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together and only now I am getting a chance to reflect and look back."
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Support pours in for Irish gay designer Colin Horgan after he announces brand closure

Irish fashion designer Colin Horgan has recently announced the closure of his brand, saying he has “taken the brand as far as I can go”.

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · May 26

I take it as an enormous badge of honour that professional whinger John Boyne refuses to go to Pantibar. And indeed clearly he has never been there if he thinks you won’t find “actual” gays and lesbians there lol

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“PantiBar, too, is out of the question, as I profoundly disagree with its owner when it comes to issues of gender identity. And anyway, finding an actual gay man or lesbian to talk to in any of those venues these days would be like hoping to run into Drake at a Kendrick Lamar concert”

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Lamhfada @lamhfada.bsky.social · May 18

The maths behind the public votes at Eurovision 2025 -

Makes sense, particularly when you consider the people who definitely wouldn't vote for Israel are most likely boycotting #Eurovision so the voting pool is smaller and easier for the Genocide supporting voters.

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The maths behind the public votes at Eurovision 2025

Pollster Kevin Cunningham explains how the nature of Eurovision voting influenced the outcome

www.rte.ie

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · May 14

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… I am *once again* asking everybody else to have the same energy for boycott when it comes to the Olympics and the World Cup and all the other events *you* enjoy that aren’t closely associated with the gay community. Cos every year I have thoughts about that

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Dr Panti Bliss-Cabrera @pantibliss.bsky.social · May 14

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Pantibar is not showing the Eurovision again this year and we’re sad about that. Was always a brilliant night and the community has always thoroughly enjoyed the camp extravaganza. But showing it doesn’t feel right for us in the current circumstances.

However…

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sexy ludovician @beardynoise.bsky.social · May 8

If people feel like chucking a little money at a feline cause, my friend & neighbour rescued a pregnant cat, and is trying to get them to the vet, and then rehomed.

Or if you want a kitten in London, I guess?

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

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Anthony @anthonykinahan.bsky.social · Apr 13

I’m delighted to say that I’ll be running the 2025 #DublinMarathon this October for @gcnmag.bsky.social as this vital Irish #LGBTQ lifeline needs our support now more than ever Pls donate whatever you can eventmaster.ie/fundraising/...
#SupportLocalMedia #IveSaidImDoingItNowIllHaveToDoIt 😅🏃‍♂️💨🏅

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Ste @solquest.bsky.social · Apr 10

Soooo excited for this 🔥🔥🔥

Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Apr 10

Join our star-studded cast for a sizzling hot celebration of Marriage Equality and @pantibliss.bsky.social, all in support of GCN 🔥 May 4 at @abbeytheatre.bsky.social! Tickets 👉 abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the...

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Apr 2

Who's ready to crown the Queen of the Warriors? 🔥
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Emerald Warriors to host fabulous drag fundraiser ahead of European tournament

One of our favourite rugby clubs, the Emerald Warriors, is returning to The George for its iconic queer fundraiser!

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Ste @solquest.bsky.social · Mar 23

Backstage pic from last night’s Mr Bear Ireland 🐻

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Mar 14

Today is the day! Join us for GCN's So You Think You Can Drag - 7:30pm, The George 🪩👑🔥 Last tickets 👉 bit.ly/sytycd25

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Ste @solquest.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Mar 5

Here's everything you need to know about So You Think You Can Drag 📌 March 14 - The George. Grab your ticket for a night of fierce entertainment 👉 bit.ly/sytycd25

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Mar 5

“I hate being the person who incorrectly would cry homophobia... But they have left me no choice.”
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Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic and Drag Race stars to join protest against police homophobia

Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic and drag artists will lead a protest against institutional homophobia in the Met Police.

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Ste @solquest.bsky.social · Mar 5

Buon compleanno bello ❤️

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Rick or Treat | The D-Pad @ricdesi.dpad.fm · Feb 28

And to be so very clear, JKR has openly stated that the money she makes from Harry Potter (in all its forms, right now) goes directly to conservative and specifically anti-trans causes.

Do not financially engage with Harry Potter. Don't even engage with it for free. It's a Faustian IP, do not.

Sara 🍂 @autumnsaga.gay · Feb 27

I wish I knew how to get cis "allies" to actually care about trans lives more than just empty words and affirmations

Reposting an image about how you support trans kids means fuck all when you pay hundreds of dollars to go see a licensed Harry Potter concert the very next day

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Mar 2

If it walks like a Nazi, talks like a Nazi, and salutes like a Nazi…

Keep the online pressure up, friends. And boycott Tesla.

Find out more about local protests at teslatakedown.com

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Gay Community News @gcnmag.bsky.social · Mar 3

Mafi mafia, make some noise! Founder of Dykon and Dykonic Festival, the local legend is ready to bring Magic D*ke to the stage on March 14! Get your tickets for a magical night now 👉 bit.ly/sytycd25

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