Archive for March, 2010
We will be polishing off this successful year with our last major event next
Wednesday, 24th! The event will begin at 7pm in the Tower Rooms 1 and 2
(those who don’t know where these rooms are can meet me outside the Student
Centre at 6:50pm) with a wine reception and a presentation from the Irish
Queer Archives.
Following this, we will move to the Aula Maxima at 8pm where we will be
presenting the finished book of our own LGBT Society’s History from prior to
its official recognition to the present day. The President of UCC, Dr.
Michael Murphy will be giving a speech at this event, as will founder of UCC
LGBT Society, Cathal Kerrigan and first Auditor, Josephine O’ Halloran.
Tonie Walsh from Irish Queer Archives will also be speaking on the night, as
will our very own Tiarnan O’ Sullivan, who was coordinator for our Archives
project this year.
Leaflets with a breakdown of the history will also be given to everyone in
attendance on the night. A lot of work has gone into this project over the
past few months and anybody who is interested in our society’s history our
the history of the LGBT movement in Ireland (or anybody who likes free wine)
would enjoy this event!
I hope to see many of you there and we will be heading out afterwards for
drinks. I would also like to thank those of you who contributed or helped us
out with this project over the last few months – it is very much
appreciated.
Laura.
March 20 2010 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Forwarded message from Cork Action for Equality:
Hey Folks,
As you are no doubt aware, the Civil Partnership bill is doing the rounds through the various stages in the Oireachtas and is scheduled to go before the Justice Committee on Thursday March 24th.
Cork Action For Equality urges everyone to write letters to the Justice Committee to express the shortcomings of the Civil Partnership Bill and it’s enshrinement of inequality into Irish law. We ask that you explain to the committee that Civil partnership does not go far enough and that it is discriminatory against LGBT people. You may also wish to highlight the short-comings of the bill such as the failure to recognise children in existing same-sex relationships and how LGBT homes are referred to as “shared home” rather than a family home.
Please write to Mr. Alan Guidon, clerk of the Justice Committee by March 18th (Thursday) outlining your views. To ensure that is reaches the justice committee in time, please post your letter by Tuesday 16th to:
Select Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Womens’ Rights
c/o Mr. Alan Guidon
Houses of the Oireachtas
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
Remember that a letter is much more effective than an e-mail as it adds a personal touch! With this in mind, Cork Action For Equality will be hosting an letter writing evening at:
Other Place,
South Main St,
7pm
14th of March (Tomorrow).
Then we’re off to Rubys for a bit o’ socialising. We’ll supply the paper, envelopes and pens. All we ask is that you bring yourself, any family or friends and the price of a stamp (55c).
March 13 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
March 09 2010 | Events | No Comments »
Date: Tuesday, March 9th
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Room 220 (2nd floor), O’ Rahilly Building (aka the ORB)
On Tuesday, Tonie Walshe, founder of the National Queer Archive, will be
talking to us about his work. Tonie is not only an LGBT rights activist, but
he has also worked as a journalist and disk jockey. Tonie began working on
the archives in 1997, and they were added to the National Library of Ireland
in 2008, marking it as a significant and historical event.
Date: Wednesday, March 10th
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Room 212 (2nd floor), O’ Rahilly Building (aka the ORB)
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place this Wednesday, in which
we’ll be electing next year’s LGBT committee. The following positions need
will be filled during the meeting: Auditor, Secretary, Finance Officer,
Campaigns Officer, Public Relations Officer, Events Offcer ,Membership Development Officer (MDO by interview only)
and Rainbow Week Convenor. Those interested in filling such positions should
prepare an appropriate 2-minute speech, which summaries what they hope to
bring to the society next year. (For more details on what each position
entails, please refer to the email send out on March 4th)
Date: Thursday, March 11th
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Boole 6
On Thursday, we’ll be holding a Bisexuality Awareness talk!
March 07 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »
Hey everyone,
Our AGM is next Wednesday, March 10th (room and time to be confirmed soon). If anyone is thinking of running for next year’s committee, don’t hesitate to contact us! Positions which will be decided by vote on Wednesday are: Auditor, Campaigns Officer, Public Relations Officer, Secretary and Finance Officer. Rainbow Week Convenor and Membership Development Officer will be decided by interview on another occasion.
Training will be provided where needed and a full handover manual will be given to new committee members. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions about the AGM or the positions involved at lgbt@uccsocieties.ie
March 04 2010 | Uncategorized | No Comments »