In this edition


From The Youth EditorEvery year GCN publishes an issue which is completely dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth.
Water Cooler ChatterThe Housing Crisis
Future ForwardDublin’s Science Gallery recently launched their Intimacy exhibition.
Portrait by The Artist of a Young ManIrish painter Stephen Doyle makes art history this month with
What’s the Tee?Brian Teeling’s stunning t’s are both a celebration and recognition of queer fans of the beautiful game.
The Godfather of GayBrace yourselves for one of the biggest LGBT+ events of 2018’s cultural calendar, people!
Fit To BurstThe Outburst Queer Arts Festival takes over Belfast in early November.
Preparing for PrEPWhile new HIV diagnoses in Ireland remain at historic highs, there is some good news on the horizon with the Government recently announcing plans to finally make a HIV prevention drug available through the public health system. Andrew Leavitt of ACT UP explains
Vive La FranceFrancophiles rejoice as the French Film Festival returns to the IFI.
The Book GuyStephen Boylan brings a special YA edition this month.
Modern Anthem - Lady GagaLady Gaga's role in A Star Is Born has ushered in a new wave of excitement for an artist celebrating a decade in music.
The VerdictMNEK —Language
Lady Birds ManifestoFor the last two years, The LadyBirds, a bi-weekly group for young LBT women and non-binary people, have been doing all they can to raise awareness around women’s sexuality and sexual health.
Seeking SanctuaryHolman Sulumba came to Ireland to escape an abusive home life in Malawi. Four years on, he suffers from mental health problems and is trapped in a system that is failing to protect him.
The New WaveA new generation of activists are coming to the fore, leading the charge for necessary changes.
IntimacyAs part of GCN’s takeover of the Science Gallery on November 9, a photographic exhibition by Babs Daly will have its grand unveiling. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect.
Find Your TribeFor most young people, realising you are LGBT+ can feel isolating, there are moments when you just want to it in with the crowd. For some, that feeling of isolation is compounded by growing up in a remote area with a seeming lack of available support services.
15 Years Of BeLonG ToAs BeLonG To, Ireland’s leading youth organisation for LGBTI+ young people celebrates its fifteenth birthday.
Community NewsHere's everything happening in LGBT+ Ireland this month.
Inside OutOne of the people behind a host of support services and groups for young queer people around Donegal, including BreakOUT, Sinead Murray is a tireless supporter of LGBT+ youth.
Getting. Shit. Done.Síona Cahill is the President of the Union of Students in Ireland. She was appointed to the LGBTI+ youth strategy committee by Minister Katherine Zappone, and last year won a GALA for her work as a student LGBT+ advocate.
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