NEW GAYSOC IN NCAD
Art student Paul McAuley took the plunge with a couple of friends on February 25 and established a Gay Society on the campus of the National College for Art and Design (NCAD) at Thomas Street, Dublin.
The group attracted 22 people to its first meeting and has already forged links with the Gay Societies in Belfield, Maynooth and Trinity.
Although general attitudes on the campus are complacent, McAuley maintains that "most people are simply not aware of the issues, or aware that there are gay students who have particular needs".
Some have been particularly encouraging, however, and the Women's Group at the college has been very supportive of the new society.
The Students’ Union has also been supportive, through its President, Ciaran Swan. Paul McAuley said they were grateful for being able to use all the S.U. facilities.
He said there would b e "absolute uproar" if the college authorities refused in any way to ratify the society and couldn't see any opposition to it.