Category: Ireland
Ban on church youth work for gay man criticised
The banning of an openly gay man from volunteering for work with youth groups at Methodist and Church of Ireland churches in Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh, has been criticised by the Church of Ireland pro-gay Changing Attitude Ireland group.
‘Breathing space’ call in row over Church of Ireland gay clergy
The Church of Ireland Gazette is calling for “breathing space” in the row over gay clergy.
Old Oak Bar Apologises
The Old Oak bar has apologised to the two gay students who were alleged asked to leave the pub at the weekend for kissing.
Cork bar accused of kicking gay couple out for kissing
A popular Cork nightspot has been accused of asking a gay couple to leave the premises after they kissed on its dancefloor.
Iarnród Éireann apologises to same-sex couple
Iarnród Éireann has apologised to a same-sex couple after a member of its staff questioned the validity of their Department of Social Protection-issued travel pass and refused to allow them board a train from Dublin to Cork on Sunday.
The Irish’s says: “Stand Up” for your LGBT friends
Irish organisation BeLonG To has launched a new advocacy campaign, Stand Up!, is aimed at creating positive understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people and their issues in Ireland.