What's on in Ireland for Pride 2023?

As Pride Month kicks off, Jennifer Zamparelli chats with RTÉ 2FM's own Conor Behan about all the upcoming events happening around Ireland.

Queer History Lesson: LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland

In Queer History Lessons, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne is teaching us all about LGBTQ+ history.

How do heterosexual celebrities become LGBTQ+ icons?

From allyship and campness to relatability, Imy Brighty-Potts explores the makings of a gay icon.

What Paul O'Grady meant for LGBTQ+ representation

As the country mourns national treasure and drag icon Paul O'Grady, Imy Brighty-Potts asks LGBTQ+ people what he meant to the community.

LGBTQ+ event organiser on the importance of hosting queer spaces

Jack O'Connor, Dylan Jordan and Nikkie Stones run an LGBTQ+ event night called Queer Mania

Laylah Beattie on her one-woman show about being trans in Ireland

Laylah Beattie has been a vocal advocate for the trans community in Ireland since her fromative teenage years.

First Dater recalls coming out to family with cake in lockdown

When it comes to coming out to your family, it can be nerve-wracking deciding the best way to do it.

6 podcasts to check out for LGBTQ+ History Month

Abi Jackson rounds up some of our favourite podcasts, exploring LGBT+ life, past and present.

What should I know about gender?

The HSE has a range of booklets and videos to support parents to have ongoing age-appropriate conversations with their children.

Fashion designer Harris Reed on identity, sexuality and style

Reed is known for his designs that challenge gender norms and ideas of masculinity.

Matt Kennedy on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students in Ireland

Belong To estimates that 73% of LGBTQ+ students feel unsafe at school, and 86% feel isolated by other students.

Activist Taryn de Vere on identifying as genderqueer

Writer, artist and professional joy-bringer Taryn de Vere joined Jennifer Zamparelli on RTÉ 2FM to discuss her journey to identifying as genderqueer.

'Godfather of Gay' Tonie Walsh on Dublin's LGBTQ+ spaces

Jen Zamparelli chats to the 'Godfather of Gay', Tonie Walsh about the Lavender Walk LGBTQ+ tour this Friday for Culture Night.

Comedian Felix O'Connor on being trans in 2022 & gender euphoria

Jennifer Zamparelli chats to comedian Felix O'Connor about his story and experience of being a trans, gay male and why he thinks the conversation of …

Irish influencer Rob Kenny reviews Brighton Pride 2022

Irish influencer Rob Kenny reviews his experience of Brighton Pride 2022, which included a performance from festival headliner Christina Aguilera.

5 of the coolest gender-neutral fashion brands

Shake up your style with these gender-free labels, says Katie Wright.

Pro hockey player Peter Caruth on coming out as gay

Jen chats to pro hockey player, Peter Caruth about being the first international hockey player and just the second Irish male Olympian to publicly reveal …

US comic Cara Connors on exploring Ireland's queer comedy scene

Shane Daniel Byrne on his biggest dating red flags

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Queer History Lesson: What the ballrooms of New York gave us

In Queer History Lessons, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne is teaching us all about LGBTQ+ history.

Queer History Lesson: Secret codes in LGBTQ+ history

In Queer History Lessons, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne is teaching us all about LGBTQ+ history.

Queer History Lesson: How the rainbow became the symbol for pride

In Queer History Lessons, comedian Shane Daniel Byrne is teaching us all about LGBTQ+ history, from flags to voguing and everything in between.