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Irish Americans hailed in Power 50, most powerful gay people in US (IrishCentral)

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:23:57 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Influential gay Irish Americans have once again be noted for their contribution to society in OUT Magazine’s 7th annual ‘Power List’.

Irish matchmakers now catering far more to more gay singles (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:31:17 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish matchmakers are increasingly catering to gay men and women who need help finding life-long soulmates and are tired of the superficial encounters proffered on online dating sites.

Irish bishops vow to boycott civil ceremonies in protest of gay marriage in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:46:02 PDT

By: IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS

In a dramatic move that some critics are suggesting is like holding a gun to their own heads, Ireland's Catholic bishops have warned they will no longer perform the civil aspects of weddings if marriage is extended to gay couples.

Irish ministers SpunOut over sex ed article on threesomes (IrishCentral)

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:47:30 PDT

Fine Gael's Michelle Mulherin and Irish PM Enda KennyCuriously, the most vocal segment of Irish society in matters of sex and sexuality are also usually the ones who would prefer if matters of sex and sexuality were never discussed, anywhere, everHow's that for a bit of Irish irony?It's because, since the foundation of the state, Ireland has always done a bang up job of providing comprehensive sex education to it's youth Choosing traditional teaching sites like tree huts, bike sheds, piers, abandoned council estates, quiet alleyways, changing rooms, porn on the internet, scout camps and all too often local sacristies, generations of Irish boys and girls have learned the facts of life from their informed elders in countless unexpected ways, occasionally involving non-consensual demonstrations Because when you don't know the facts, its much harder to make informed choices about anything, isn't it? But don't tell that to the nations most conservative parents and religious organizations, because they they can't see any sign of failure at all READ MORE

First ever Irish gay activist invited to White House for St Patrick's Day celebrations (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:29:43 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Michael Barron, the director of BeLonG To, Ireland’s national service and advocacy organization for LGBT young people, has been invited to the White House for a series of meeting with senior administration officials marking St. Patrick’s Day.

Christine Quinn announces for New York Mayor, prepares to make history - First gay, female, mayor and first Irish mayor in decade (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:32:07 PDT

Christine Quinn officially announces mayoral campaign in New York CityAn openly gay redheaded Irish American woman has announced she is running for mayor of New York and she is very likely to winChristine Quinn is the overwhelming favorite but she is bucking several trendsFirstly, she is gay, secondly, she is a woman, and no openly declared gay person or a woman has ever held the job Thirdly she is Irish American and very proud of that and no Irish American mayor has been elected in decades READ MORE

Gay bars in Ireland feeling pinch in recession as attitudes change (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:03:31 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Several gay bars have been closing around Ireland in the past few months due to the economic recession and more liberal attitudes about homosexuality in the general population.

Two men acquitted after they were jailed for ‘looking gay’ when ordering Bailey’s Irish cream (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 04:50:04 PST

By: RACHAEL LAIRD

A Cameroon judge has overturned the conviction of two men who were found guilty of homosexuality and sentenced for five years in prison for “looking gay” and ordering Bailey’s Irish coffee.

Bill O'Reilly makes a Christmas ass of himself over gays - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:01:31 PST

The Grinch who saved ChristmasBilly O'Reilly has made a list, and checked it twice, and he's come to a decision about who's naughty and niceMemo to the gays, he's totally on to youThe pugnacious pundit, already steamed over what he called the death of 'traditional America' during the presidential election, now believes he has uncovered the root of the so-called war on ChristmasIt's gay people READ MORE

Irish voters want to give Diaspora the vote, approve Gay marriage poll shows (IrishCentral)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:46:27 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish citizens approve giving the Irish abroad the vote, gay marriage, and a full review of the Constitution, according to a new poll.

Anne Hathaway thinks her short 'Les Miserables' hair makes her look like her 'gay brother' (IrishCentral)

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:01:21 PST

Anne Hathaway The 'Les Miserables' actress - who chopped off her long brunette locks while filming the movie - has revealed she thinks her pixie cut makes her look more masculine despite vowing to keep the styleAccording to gossip website RadarOnlinecom, the 29-year-old actress revealed at a screening for the movie in New York on she was initially terrified to look in the mirror after cutting her hair but was comforted to see a familiar faceShe said: "When I eventually looked in the mirror, I just thought I looked like my gay brother READ MORE

RTE's Gay Byrne bakes a Christmas cake but drinks all the whiskey! - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 04:31:28 PST

Gay BryneThis is Irish TV Personality & Legend, Mr Gay Byrne, giving a spoof Christmas Cake Recipe where he gets to tasting the whiskey (that's supposed to be for the cake) just a little too much!Gay, affectionately known as Gaybo, is one of the most famous Irish TV personalities and one of the founding fathers of modern Irish television journalism He hosted and produced the RTE Late Late Show, which has broadcast every Friday night since it's first show in 1962 until he retired in 1999!The Late Late Show is Ireland's most popular and prestigious television show and is also the longest running chat show in the worldGay sometimes tells a story about him making a Christmas Cake, where he follow a recipe and as he cooks it he makes regular tasting checks on the quality of the whiskey, with humorous results!I pasted Gay's face into a Santa Claus suit and used a little bit of PhotoShop to make this wee animation to go along with the story It's the best I could do in an hour but I had a laugh myself at the finished film clip!So sit back and listen to READ MORE

Irish, single, gay, 50-year-old in New York on deciding to have a family with a surrogate (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:32:06 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish New York resident Kevin Moran is a 50-year-old single gay man, who can add a new job description to his already successful resume - father.

When Irish hang up No Gays Need Apply signs (IrishCentral)

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:15:34 PDT

Jim and Mary O'Reilly say they were fined for failing to 'support' gay marriageLike a lot of people, I sometimes think bigotry seems twice itself when it wears an Irish face After all we the Irish were discriminated against for centuries in religious, social, political and even philanthropic contexts, so we ought to have learned about the sting and the reach of it We really ought to know the harm and mischief it can do to our neighbors, too Not Jim and Mary O'Reilly from Vermont's Wildflower Inn, apparently READ MORE

Most Irish in New York vocal in support of gay marriage, new survey shows (IrishCentral)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:22:02 PDT

By: SEAN BROSNAN

After a poll taken in Ireland this week showed that 66% of adults would support same sex marriage if it came to a referendum, the Irish Voice undertook their own random survey to ascertain whether Irish people living in New York would support same sex marriages.

Two-thirds of Irish support gay marriage new poll shows (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:20:10 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

A new poll shows that 66 percent of Irish adults support same-sex marriage.

Jerry Buttimer - just an Irish politician "who happens to be gay" (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:15:15 PDT

A well respected Irish politician, Jerry Buttimer (FG), has this weekend come out as gayThe Deputy joins the a small but growing club of openly gay Irish politicians, and has said that he has received 'lots of support' for the announcement since it was made over the weekendButtimer, who serves the Cork South Central electoral district for Fine Gael, is one of the most active Irish politicians on Twitter, and was first elected to his local city council of Cork City in 2004Like many Irish politicians Buttimer served as a secondary school teacher before entering the political fray - still one of the most common vocations among budding Irish public representatives - where his last job was as the Director of Adult Education at a local suburban school READ MORE

Irish Queers Parade Protest (IrishCentral)

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:22 PDT

Are everyone's respective hangovers cured yet? Not to perpetuate the stereotype of St Patrick's Day But seriously I spent most of the day doing journalism work myself, but managed to make it to a few bars and parties throughout the evening READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day: protest and parade photos (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:28 PDT

Hey there St Patrick's Day revelers! If you're stuck at work, or not in New York, check out some photos of the parade, people dressed up for the parade, and people protesting the parade I talked to people with Irish Queers, and there will be a video up later on Irish Central, so check back! For now, enjoy these shots And in case anyone is wondering, I haven't imbibed a drop READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Eve (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:45:24 PDT

On the eve of St Patrick's Day, as we all lay out green T-shirts for the morning and snuggle down in our beds, dreaming of Guinness, we might think about those who won't be included in tomorrow's festivities - gay Irish Americans who aren't allowed to march in the New York City paradeThe 249-year-old parade is a private event run by the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), which is a Roman Catholic religious organization While they don't specifically disallow homosexuals to march with other organizations (a gay firefighter would presumably be allowed to march with the FDNY, strictly in a firefighter capacity), they don't let gay groups participate READ MORE