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Online Event with Dr Patrick McDonagh: Gay and Lesbian Activism In Ireland

For Pride Month, we wanted to ensure that we had an online event that would be of interest to all our members and their friends. As they say, to know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve come from.

That’s why we’re delighted to announce that author of ‘Gay and Lesbian Activism in the Republic of Ireland 1973-93‘, Dr Patrick McDonagh, will join us to chat about ‘Dr. Patrick McDonagh author of ‘Gay and Lesbian Activism in the Republic of Ireland’, will discuss The Rise of Pride in Ireland in 70s & 80s’ on June 21st at 8pm.

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Our Story Podcast

Podcast // Our Story: Episode 3 – Joseph’s Story

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For episode 3 of Our Story, we spoke to our Chairman, Joseph about his life. Joseph has lived in London for many years and in this podcast recalls what Dublin was like for a gay man around the time of the murders of Declan Flynn and Charles Self.

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Our Story Podcast

Podcast // Our Story – Episode 2: Derek’s Story

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In this episode of Our Story, we chat to Derek. Derek was born in Dublin in the 1970’s and has lived outside Ireland all of his adult life.

This is a podcast series where we speak to members of the London Irish LGBTQ community. We feel that it is important to document our lives, our experiences and our history. Even more so now when more and more things in life are transient.

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