A young lesbian couple sitting in a garden together. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "How lesbians used personal ads to connect in the pre-digital age". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Personal ads, coded language, and the slow intimacy of letter-writing in a pre-digital world 💖 Read 👉 buff.ly/ueqlma1 #GCNnews
The interior of a library with shelves of books on the right and desks on the left. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "LGBTQ+ titles among US libraries' most challenged books of 2025". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
40% of the titles that were challenged in 2025 were about or by LGBTQ+ people or people of colour. Read 👉 buff.ly/0YWe1LX #GCNnews
Icelandic band Hatari holds up a Palestinian flag at Eurovision 2019 in Israel. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Over 1,100 musicians call for Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on http://www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
The artists are committed to “fighting complicity in every industry for a free Palestine and a freer world.” Read 👉 buff.ly/UzYDcSY #GCNnews
Queer Irish artist Niahm Barry is working on a feature documentary on LGBTQ+ storm chaser Raychel Sanner. Help bring the film to life by supporting the fundraiser here 👉 buff.ly/8L3hA2T
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in the Practical Magic 2 trailer. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Watch: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite in first Practical Magic 2 trailer". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Ready to dust off your cauldrons? 🧙 Read 👉 buff.ly/IIeAuS5 #GCNnews
The Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin march in 2025. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin to return in 2026 with march for liberation. ". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
“Our struggle for liberation, for true freedom from oppression and exploitation, will be built on the streets." 🏳️⚧️ Read 👉 buff.ly/fw7w1mG #GCNnews
People marching while carrying Hungary, EU and Pride flags. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Top EU court strikes down Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ “propaganda” law in landmark ruling". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
“This is a historic victory, and we claim it as such.” Read 👉 buff.ly/in0A805 #GCNnews
"My problem with the way I learnt dance was the very rigid gender roles it was perpetuating and its ideas of perfection." Dancer Subhashini Goda shares their practice of decolonising dance in GCN's March Issue 👉 bit.ly/gcnmar26 📸 by Pradeep Mahadeshwar.
The image shows a person sitting with their laptop in their lap. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Free online LGBTQ+ support groups launched by Irish mental health charity". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
“We want everyone, no matter their location or circumstances, to know that support is available and free.” Read 👉 buff.ly/rWEVraB #GCNnews
A split screen with an image of Alan Cumming on the left and Hilary Knight posing in her hockey kit on the rink on the right. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "LGBTQ+ icons included in TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
This list is full of LGBTQ+ talent 👀 Read 👉 buff.ly/DOKLZs6 #GCNnews
21st April 2016: Irish film Handsome Devil gets its cinema release. Following two students at an all-boys boarding school in Ireland as they develop a friendship, the film explores themes of homophobia and the hypocrisy of the Irish private school system. #OnThisDay #Queerstory
Photo taken at a Queer Sheds event, with people standing in a garden and listening to a person talking. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "A look inside Queer Sheds, a community-building project in rural Ireland". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Take a look at how Queer Sheds are building community ☘️ Read 👉 buff.ly/B0ZC0BZ
A split screen of two lesbian films. Left is an image from Desert Hearts and right is an image from The Watermelon Woman. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "29 amazing films that feature unforgettable lesbian storylines". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, let's take a look at some excellent films with lesbian storylines 🧡🤍💖 Read 👉 buff.ly/UIYiWvR #GCNnews
Image is of Jacob Tierney on the beach, squatting, hugging a dog. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney praised after conversation about his HIV status resurfaces". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Fans are praising Tierney for his honesty and openness about his HIV status. Read 👉 buff.ly/KvGjb8V #GCNnews
Olivia Colman stands together with her Heartstopper co-stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke, and the show's creator Alice Oseman. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Heartstopper recasts Olivia Colman's beloved character for finale film". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on http://www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Oseman decided it would be “nonsensical” for the character to be missing from the upcoming film. Read 👉 buff.ly/1mPBxGX #GCNnews
Image of the Dáil chamber. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Justice Minister issues update on legislation to erase Ireland’s historic convictions for same-sex activity". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Jim O’Callaghan hopes that the government's bill will go through the committee stage by June. Read 👉 buff.ly/jyMhMQT #GCNnews
The interior of a library with shelves of books on the right and desks on the left. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "LGBTQ+ titles among US libraries' most challenged books of 2025". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
40% of the titles that were challenged in 2025 were about or by LGBTQ+ people or people of colour. Read 👉 buff.ly/0YWe1LX #GCNnews
LGBTQ+ Women's Group Newry are hosting an open meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21, at 7pm 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ This is your chance to get involved and make a real difference with Pride this year. Not able to make it? Sign up to volunteer here 👉 buff.ly/UDMEqts
Image of a person administering a needle for blood donation. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Australia introduces new rule allowing more LGBTQ+ people to donate blood". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
The country is now expecting up to 20,000 additional blood donations each year. Read 👉 buff.ly/yCZt0yS #GCNnews
The incredible King, the night for queer women and their friends by the creatives behind Mother, is back Friday, May 1! This fantastic night will also be raising funds for Dublin Dyke March 2026 💕 Get your tickets 👉 buff.ly/mXaciJP
The Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin march in 2025. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin to return in 2026 with march for liberation. ". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
“Our struggle for liberation, for true freedom from oppression and exploitation, will be built on the streets." 🏳️⚧️ Read 👉 buff.ly/fw7w1mG #GCNnews
Author TJ Klune holding up his book 'Wolfsong' and smiling at the camera. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Exploring queerness through the pages of author TJ Klune's books". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Join us as we take a look at some of the prolific queer author's work 📚 Read 👉 buff.ly/CtgmhL1 #GCNnews
On the right, Ruby Rose, and on the left, Katy Perry. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Katy Perry under investigation over Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
Perry is currently under investigation by Victoria Police. Read 👉 buff.ly/NVYJOjY #GCNnews
20th April 2025: Kristen Stewart and her partner Dylan Meyer get married. The pair wed in a small ceremony in Los Angeles. The Twilight star met her partner while filming American Ultra in 2019. #OnThisDay #Queerstory 👉 buff.ly/JSdoIfU
LGBTQ+ characters with pivotal coming out scenes in TV Robin Buckley and Benedict Bridgerton. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "13 impactful LGBTQ+ coming-out scenes that filled viewers with hope". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
We're not crying 🥹 Read 👉 buff.ly/RiqvNjt #GCNnews
Hudson Williams works out by lifting a dumbbell in a Peloton video, wearing a white vest top. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Watch: Hudson Williams sweats and spins in new Peloton ad". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
We're covering this because we care about fitness... promise 👀 Read 👉 buff.ly/i3bAO7Y #GCNnews
The image shows a cropped version of the cover art for Madonna's new album Confessions II. She poses in front of a purple background with a pink veil over her face. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Gays go wild as Madonna announces highly anticipated new album". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
“People think that dance music is superficial, but they’ve got it all wrong”. Read 👉 buff.ly/SZpsJHP #GCNnews
Members of the Church in Wales voting on blessings for same-sex couples. People hold up coloured cards to signify their vote. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Church in Wales approves blessings for same-sex couples". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
After a five-year trial period, the Church in Wales has voted to make blessings for same-sex couples a permanent provision. Read 👉 buff.ly/OnmQmKv #GCNnews
A Pride flag and a United States flag flying outside the Stonewall Monument. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Pride flag to be reinstalled at Stonewall Monument after federal lawsuit". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on http://www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
A coalition of LGBTQ+ groups sued the US government over the removal of the Pride flag. Read 👉 buff.ly/wrOC9KG #GCNnews
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaking to microphones during a press conference. It has a blue and purple gradient with the GCN logo and the article's title that reads: "Hungary votes out anti-LGBTQ+ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in landslide victory for opposition". At the bottom of the image, a message says: "Read more on www.gcn.ie at the link in bio".
The election ends what has been described as Orbán’s “illiberal democracy”. Read 👉 buff.ly/Tcj9e29 #GCNnews