It’s that time of the month again! If you are interested, just to let you know that the Other Place’s Meet’n'Greet will be on tomorrow night (Wednesday), where there will be an assortment of card games, from Poker to Bullshit.
Enjoy!!!
August 24 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
Dear Members,
Check out our Campaigns Officer’s letter in today’s Irish Examiner here
August 05 2010 | Campaigns and Of Interest | No Comments »
L.inC, Lesbians in Cork, are the only lesbian resource centre in Ireland.
They are conducting a survey of lesbians and bisexual women to find out what activities and services they should be offering to the community.
They want to reach women who may have never heard of L.inC as well as those with whom they are in regular contact.
Your response will help them shape a new and vibrant organisation.
The survey is live between 27th July and 13th August 2010, and can be completed on-line via www.linc.ie .
Or link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DNNRFPQ
You can also find them on Facebook.
For a “hard copy” of the survey, contact their office at 11a White St, Cork to fill in at your leisure.
For more information, please call 021 4808600.
August 03 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
Also see Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoD71wS0y0U
Focusing mainly on rural Ireland, a new national programme launched today by Pat Carey, TD, Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, to address the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people (LGBT)
20.07.10
Press Release
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people particularly in rural areas can experience pronounced isolation and discrimination and, therefore, feel unable to play their part in the economic, social and cultural life of their communities. That’s according to LGBT Diversity, a new programme launched today (20.07.10), which aims to improve supports and services for people of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
The LGBT Diversity programme is a coordinated response, by local and national organisations, to further develop understanding within Irish society of gender identity and sexual orientation. Its objectives are to develop a support network for LGBT people in areas currently underserved, build the capacity of LGBT organisations and strengthen the Sector nationally.
According to LGBT Diversity’s Programme Manager, Derek McDonnell: “Despite recent progress for LGBT people in Ireland, a significant number still find it difficult to be ‘out’ and remain living in their local communities. Much of this is the result of a lack of recognition that all communities are made up of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.”
“Many LGBT people migrate towards Dublin or other cities because they feel they cannot play a full role in the community in which they were born and raised. Service providers – ranging from health to education – currently lack the capacity to respond effectively to the needs of these people, which can result in profound isolation and increased exposure to mental health issues.
“It is, therefore, unsurprising that, for those who decide to remain living in their community of origin, many never ‘come out’ and will travel to Dublin – or one of the other main cities – in order to openly socialise and access services,” said Mr McDonnell.
LGBT Diversity pointed out that, in part, inequality is a contributor to isolation for many people. Such inequalities range from disparate treatment before the law to lack of access to services, especially in rural areas. These include gender recognition; the right to inherit; access to adoption; healthcare for older people; job security; increased exposure to mental health problems and the legal rights of children of LGBT people.
“Promoting an Ireland in which people of diverse sexualities and gender identities play a full and active part, at all levels, in our society is our vision for the future,” said Mr McDonnell. “The LGBT Diversity programme strives to mobilise individuals, organisations and groups to advocate effectively on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.”
To respond to shortcomings in services and supports, LGBT Diversity has placed a Regional Development Worker in the Northwest, the Midlands and the South East. Their main role will be to identify the needs of LGBT people and organisations in their region and to work with mainstream services to integrate these needs into their programmes. They will also assist in the set-up of support groups, facilitate awareness training and act as a conduit for information sharing.
“What we hope the Regional Development Workers will do is to respond to voices at local level and build the capacity of local service providers to respond to the needs of people who are experiencing isolation, discrimination and inequality solely because of their gender identity or sexual orientation,” added Mr McDonnell.
Minister Pat Carey welcomed the launch of the Programme:
“I think the timing of this launch is apt in the aftermath of the passing of the Civil Partnership Bill. That historic event showed how far we have travelled when it comes to embracing diversity as a society but it also gave us an opportunity to reflect on how far we still have to go. As we continue on this journey I am sure that this Programme will be instrumental in driving change and promoting equality and integration and I welcome its publication”.
In its work programme, LGBT Diversity also plans to undertake LGBT parenthood research; conduct a feasibility study to set up an LGBT Fund; establish a community grants scheme in conjunction with the Community Foundation for Ireland; and establish community-based supports for LGBT people, their family and friends. It will also organise national and regional conferences on LGBT issues over the next three years.
For further information, contact:
Sarah O’Sullivan, Administrator, LGBT Diversity
+353 (87) 900 9246, sarah@lgbtdiversity.com
Derek McDonnell, Programme Manager, LGBT Diversity
+353 (87) 66 00 872, derek@lgbtdiversity.com
Editors Note
More detail on the Programme is available on their website www.lgbtdiversity.com
July 22 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
Hi Everyone,
Just to make you aware that there is the monthly Meet’n'Greet on in The Other Place tonight, Wednesday 21st July, at 7pm. For tonight there is Karaoke so get your vocal chords ready to shine! 
July 21 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
Hi Everyone, here is an email we recieved if you’d like to get involved:
“Hey there,
I’m working with tv production company Toto Productions and RTE on a new RTE 2 dating show that will air in the autumn (see details below!)
One of our episodes will be just for gay guys and we would love to get out word about the show to as many people as possible to see if they were interested.It would be great if you could let your members know, or if you have a mailing list that you could send this out on.
We’re looking for trios of singletons up for the craic. If people aren’t in a trio, just send in an application form anyway if they want to get involved!
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Sharon
Calling all the Single Ladies …and the Single Men
Jennifer Maguire turns match-maker for new RTÉ dating showDo you and your mates want to go on the pull with Jennifer Maguire for a dating show with a difference?
Toto Productions and RTE are looking for trios of singletons (friends, colleagues, siblings, cousins…whatever!) to take part in the biggest, most spontaneous group date ever.
Are you and your wingmen or wingwomen single? Looking for dates, fun or maybe a little more? From Sleepless in Sligo to Dateless in Dundalk, Jennifer will descend on singles hotspots around the country with you and your posse and try to hook you up!
Trios of guys, girls, straight or gay – whatever you’re into, we want to hear from you!
For more information and an application form go to www.rte.ie/tv/audienceparticipation or email info@totoproductions.ie. Closing date is Thursday, July 22nd.
July 20 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
Today is the day the Civil Partnership Bill will be voted in by the Dail. Noise believes that LGBT people shouldn’t have to settle for half measures and second-class citizenship. So they have announced the date of the March for Marriage 2010- Sunday 22nd of August!
Last year a vibrant crowd of over five thousand people marched through the streets of the capital demanding full equality in the form of civil marriage.
Civil Partnership lacks many of the rights of Civil Marriage. The children of LGBT families are ignored by this bill. Civil Partnership forces vulnerable couples to participate in their own discrimination out of a basic necessity to protect themselves in whatever way they can. A separate system for certain citizen sends the message out to the rest of society that LGBT people can be treated differently and discriminated against in other areas.
Noise asks all those who support equal rights to gather their friends and family together to march with Noise on August 22nd. Further details and after-march party to be announced. Add LGBT Noise on Facebook or join their mailing list for updates.
July 01 2010 | Events and Of Interest | No Comments »
Dear Members, It's time for Dublin Pride! The parade is on this Saturday, 26th June at 2pm. We will be meeting at the 'Garden of Rememberance<http://maps.google.ie/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Garden+Of+Remembrance,+Dublin&sll=36.809285,-97.558594&sspn=21.366383,58.271484&ie=UTF8&hq=Garden+Of+Remembrance&hnear=Garden+Of+Remembrance&ll=53.35441,-6.264079&spn=0.00187,0.007113&z=18&iwloc=A>' around 1.30pm and leaving from there. We will again have our UCCLGBT banner and some pride flags. We'd love to see people there if they're able to make it, if not, we'll make noise for you! The earliest bus from Cork bus station, Bus Eireann, leaves at 8am on Saturday which will have you up in time. The price of a return student ticket is €19 and adult day return is €19.80. Hope to see you there!
June 22 2010 | Events and Of Interest | No Comments »
South Dublin County Council’s Social Inclusion Unit and Library Services in conjunction with Dublin LGBTQ Pride are delighted to present Edmund Lynch’s ‘DID ANYONE NOTICE US?’ Gay Visibility in the Irish Media 1973 to 1993. The screening will take place on Tuesday 22nd June at 7.00 pm in County Library, Tallaght (last stop on the LUAS Red- Line).
For further information on this event and booking details, please contact Maria Finn 086 3803060 or emailmfinn@sdublincoco.ie or ring County Library at 01 4620073. Light Refreshments will be provided on the night.
June 18 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »
June 17 2010 | Of Interest | No Comments »