Category: Ireland
93pc increase in Census 2011 cohabiting same-sex couples
The 93pc increase in Census 2011 to 4,042 cohabiting same-sex couples, mirrors the scale of increases across previous censuses.
Anseo! How a new generation of gay teachers is fighting back
There is an assumption that all teachers are straight – but they’re not and even though there is no legislation to protect them, some gay teachers are coming out, writes Grainne Faller in Irish Times.
President hits out at racism, homophobia
President Michael D Higgins has hit out at homophobia and racism in Ireland describing it as a “blight on society”.
The Daily Valium and the soft spot for the Irish
I do want some anal fun with Ed, from Jedward and John could probably watch (It`s legal, so deal with it..) writes The Daily Valium blogger Bøtta (Bucket) Pedersen.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Yeah, today is the day, we all have be waiting for since we woke up to the big hangover 18th of March last year.
Let’s call time on gay bullying
Ireland is becoming a world leader in the drive to stamp out homophobic bullying in schools.