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The Outing : the (world’s ONLY) annual LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival is back on Valentine’s Weekend in Ireland

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    In Queerguru’s book, Ireland is one of the most romantic countries in the world: it seems to us that LOVE is always in the air.  Especially this coming weekend when The Outing, the annual LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival (and the only one in the World)  is marking its 11th year and is at The … Continue reading



Ireland picks BAMBIE THUG to represent the country in this years Eurovision Song Contest

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  Whilst the controversy regarding what BARBIE has/has not been nominated for continues, Bambie has enjoyed some success.  Last night in Ireland it was announced that BAMBIE THUG had won the competition to represent the country at the year’s EUROVISION contest.  This may not seem like headline news in the US but in Europe, Eurovision … Continue reading



BRAVO Volleyball Ireland’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive team : winners through and through

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      Just as Queerguru’s Editor-In-Chief’s visit to Ireland is coming to an end, we discovered in Dublin the country’s first LGBTQ+ inclusive Volleyball team. Bravo is part of DVC (Dublin Volleyball Club)and the team and its associated initiatives not only represent the sporting ambitions of the LGBTQ+ community in Dublin but also shed … Continue reading



The Curious Case of Albert Cashier : Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier : a compelling new play now touring Ireland

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  There is seemingly no end to the amount of queer history that is uncovered these days, and each story makes a great contribution to how our LGBTQ+ community has evolved.  Over in Ireland, the innovative Quinetssanece Theatre Group is currently touring the country with a thrilling new play The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: … Continue reading



“Ireland’s “Outing Festival : the World’s Only Music, Matchmaking & Queer Arts Festival

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  So if part/all of your New Years’ Resolution is to find ‘true love’ then you just have to k ow about Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland which has been around for more than 170 years. Some 11 years ago they added The Outing Festival, created by the new Queen of matchmaking Eddie McGuinness,  … Continue reading



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