Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterUntil 4 years ago the very existence of Panto Bliss aka Rory O’Neill was a well-kept secret within the confines of Dublin’s LGBT community. That is until the night of his Noble Call in the city’s Abbey Theater. The ‘Call’ is an old Irish custom borrowed from musicians, who after a night of playing, leave the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterNever ever think that Veda is JUST a drag queen :this Irish tour-de-force is so much more. She first came onto Queerguru’s radar when we reviewed HOW TO TELL A SECRET’ an excellent documentary on how millennials deal with HIV in contemporary Ireland. As a passionate HIV activist, Veda just exudes her enthusiasm on … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWho could resist any invitation from Panti Bliss, Ireland’s most beloved Drag Queen and indefatigable gay activist (if you have never seen her impassioned and brilliant speech on homophobia : then shame on you). Now she’s hosting the World’s First Ever LGBT Matchmaking and Music Festival in Lisdoonvarna, a tiny spa town in County Clare, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe real joy of GAY PRIDE MONTH is not the major city celebrity events (how many can the ubiquitous Billy Porter do?) but all the small communities around the globe who come together with such heartfelt events , often for the very first time. Navan the county town of County Meath, on … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterFor the fourth year running, GCN (Gay Community News) and HIV Ireland again teamed up for a World AIDS Day initiative, and this year they mounted a special project that seeks to give real visibility and celebrate the diversity of people living with HIV in Ireland. LIVING was an innovative, first-of-its-kind, photographic exhibition showcasing a … Continue reading
