Orla Egan she/her
@orlaegan1.bsky.social
Founder Cork LGBT Archive http://corklgbtarchive.com Author: Diary Of An Activist http://diaryofanactivist.com and Queer Republic of Cork Books Director: LOAFERS Documentary and I'm Here, I'm Home, I'm Happy documentary
Academy Award-winning producer, podcaster, political commentator and journalist Van Lathan weighed in on the recent debate around trans athletes. Lathan’s remarks come from a 7 August episode of his ‘Higher Learning’ podcast, which he co-hosts. 📷 Getty
JKR explicitly said she considers anything Potter-related, even fan-made, endorsement of her politics. And every time you engage with this franchise, you signal to the industry that there's still money in it and they should keep pumping out content from full-cast audiobooks to book box partnerships.
We had an absolutely amazing day at our Queer Studies Symposium on Tuesday! So wonderful to see all of the brilliant research being done on LGBTQ+ topics. Our keynote panel was a particular highlight, with four longtime activists giving insights into their journeys fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.
If you were confused about what happened in Ceuta last week read this piece by @lizcarolan.com who's looking at how it blew up online and who's behind it... www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Liz Carolan: Migrants pay a deadly price in Ceuta disinformation disaster
All the layers of neglected dysfunction in our information environment have come together into one deadly, toxic mess for Moroccans in Ceuta, writes Liz Carolan
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Still buzzing (and exhausted) after fabulous experience as one of the Grand Marshalls of Cork Community Pride. Was honoured to do a speech at the after party. ##SpéirGhorm Photos Jonathan Hall and Lord Mayor
Fair dues to your son. I am also disgusted about his real-time beatification without a mention of his behaviour to teenagers. I personally know two people that have first hand experience of his behaviour.
Thoughts on the dead singer. Yesterday, my middle aged straight hairy biker son went on one on social media about the dead singer and those eulogising him. He did not hold back. What was unusual was that he took to social media to vent knowing it would attract vile bile. I asked him why.
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now? my.uplift.ie/petitions/vi... @uplift.ie
Visa for Gaza students
I'm calling on Jim O'Callaghan to approve visas for students from Gaza who have been granted scholarships to Irish universities. Will you add your name to the petition now?
my.uplift.ie
This summer has made it abundantly clear that we need rewetting across all landscapes, varied habitats, firebreaks and a recalibration of what we use water for, and in ireland, a massive growth and restoration of our degraded ecosystems like bog and wet woodlands that are naturally fire resistant
PSA on the Victoria Line tube in London. Phillipson and every other GC weirdo needs to take note.
@corklgbtarchive.bsky.social Permanent LGBTQ Exhibition opening soon in Cork Public Museum #SpéirGhorm
Ireland's first permanent LGBTQ+ exhibition to open in Cork
The Cork LGBT Archive has announced the development of Ireland's first and only Permanent LGBTQ Exhibition.
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1️⃣ "On this day, 19 July 1984, the Dunnes Stores anti-apartheid strike began in Dublin, Ireland. Shop worker Mary Manning refused to check out a customer's South African fruit, as members of her union, Idatu, had voted to not handle South African goods. Manning was then suspended, and she and 11 of
Busy few weeks ahead for Cork LGBT Archive, leading up to the highlight of the opening of the PERMANENT LGBTQ EXHIBITION in Cork Public Museum in August. Our work is supported by @heritagecouncil.ie @orlaegan1.bsky.social #SpéirGhorm
Cork LGBT Archive is developing a PERMANENT LGBTQ EXHIBITION in the Cork Public Museum. Open to the public from 19th August. We are offering free guided tours as part of Heritage Week. Supported by @heritagecouncil.ie www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin... #SpéirGhorm @orlaegan1.bsky.social
Transphobes love shitting on trans people at every moment, but especially during pride month and the likes of trans days of visibility/remembrance. It's tough when there's really not many of us and allies disappoint, but even while the UK & US supreme courts try to erase us, We're still fucking here
Education News: University College Cork this week hosts the Israel-supporting EU's College of Commissioners.
Stephanie Kirchgaessner@skirchy.bsky.social · last mo.On the day he died, Mohammad al-Halaq had been jubilant about a new school bag he had been given in class, printed with the logo of the UN child protection and advocacy agency, Unicef.
Lynn Ruane is back on the shack and she has a few things to say to Simon Harris and his disregard for the Oireachtas Committee on Drug Use report. Watch in full: www.patreon.com/tortoiseshac...
The first divorce referendum took place #OnThisDay 26th June 1986. The referendum failed and divorce remained prohibited in Ireland until 1995. www.leftarchive.ie/subject/2225/
On this day, 25/06/1957, Irish revolutionary women Elizabeth O'Farrell died. She was walking on Bray seafront with her life long partner and fellow revolutionary Julia Grenan. She had a sudden heart attack and died in Julia’s arms. They are buried together in Glasnevin cemetery #irishqueerhistories
Gov has been told three times By the Citizens' Assembly, and two Joint Oireachtas Committees That the evidence is clear that decriminalisation is necessary to achieve better outcomes for people who use drugs That criminalisation has failed Section 3 must now be repealed
URGENT- #SPRINGVALLEY #CA #LOSTDOG This is George. He's old, blind, vulnerable, and missing. While his disabled owner was in hospital those minding George didn't. And they didn't tell her he's missing until he'd been gone a week. She's still in hospital. PLEASE SHARE. MY DMS ARE OPEN.
Can confirm that no trouble is expected this evening in Belfast after Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting two children.
James@gortoshay1.bsky.social · 2mo agoI wonder is Belfast bracing for more disturbances this evening or is this verdict different somehow?
Thank you @gcnmag.bsky.social for this beautiful article ahead of @dublinpride.bsky.social this weekend. Everyone is welcome to march with us - just get in touch on mammiesfortransrights@gmail.com for details on where to meet Love always wins ❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈❤️ #pride #transrightsarehumanrights
Why LGBTQIA+ groups are boycotting the Gay Games over 'pinkwashing' 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/why-lgbtq-gr...
Why LGBTQIA+ groups are boycotting the Gay Games over 'pinkwashing'
The Gay Games are set to take place in Valencia, but many local LGBTQ+ people won't be there
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