# Pride
This year
2023
Analysis: 'Terrifying' LGBTQ+ event in Tralee aims to drag us back to the past
Aoife Gallagher charts the rise of anger and misinformation around a lighthearted LGBTQ+ family storytime event in Tralee recently.
Mob storms Pride Fest in Georgian capital forcing the event’s cancellation
Animosity toward sexual minorities is strong in Georgia
'The guys showed great character' - Murphy proud of his Ireland U20s
Next up for this exciting Irish team is hosts South Africa in the semi-finals.
A mix of party and protest expected as Pride marches take place across the US
They come as new laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community take effect in several states.
Thousands march through Dublin for Pride parade 40th anniversary
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was pictured with some of the groups taking part at the start of the march.
US retailer Target withdraws Pride themed products after violent confrontations at stores
Target and other retailers including Walmart and H&M have been expanding their LGBT+ displays to celebrate Pride month for roughly a decade.
'The likes of Jack Carty know what it means to play for Connacht'
The western province have a small budget but are in the URC semi-finals.
Former All Blacks prop comes out publicly as gay
Campbell Johnstone played three Tests for his country in 2005.
Last year
2022
'The boys fought until the last minute' - Morocco bow out of World Cup run with honour
Head coach Walid Regragui hailed the efforts of his players after their semi-final defeat to France.
The tears, joy and emotional rollercoaster of Stephen Bradley's title celebrations
The Shamrock Rovers manager opens up on a special third Premier Division crown.
Serbian police clash with protesters attacking Pride march
Protesters hurled stun grenades, stones and flares at a police cordon.
Gardaí investigating 'hate motive' in masked man's confrontation with Clonmel Pride march
Saturday’s march was part of the third ever Clonmel Pride Festival.
'I didn’t know I was going to be captain until before the game' - O'Shea
A good day got better for the 23-year-old Dubliner, as he scored one and created another in West Brom’s 5-2 victory over Hull.
Thousands line streets of Belfast as Pride parade returns
There was a carnival atmosphere in the city centre as the rain stayed away until the end of the parade.
Seven Australian rugby league players boycott Pride jersey
The Sydney-based Sea Eagles will don the rainbow-themed uniforms for a crucial match against the Sydney Roosters on Thursday.
Gibson-Park: 'I have had some special moments over my career and this was definitely the best'
Ireland scrum-half revelling in victory on New Zealand soil.
'Where I’m from, there aren’t too many kids that would captain an Irish side'
Keith Earls says it was an honour to lead Ireland in last night’s win over the Maori All Blacks.
Memorial service held for victims of shooting during Oslo Pride festival
Two people were killed and more than 20 were injured in the attack during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival.
A sparkly, colourful Pride parade returns to Dublin’s streets
Young members of the LGBT+ community, Ukrainian nationals, and the Irish premier all took part in the celebratory protest march.
Oslo shooting that left two dead being treated as 'act of Islamist terrorism'
Organisers of the Oslo Pride festival cancelled today’s planned events on police advice.
Micheál Martin has 'no time' for a UK-style 'toxic' discussion on trans issues
An Taoiseach said he will be in attendance at the Dublin Pride march this weekend.
Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy comes out as gay
‘I contemplated walking away from rugby,’ McCarthy said.
Bohemians unveil latest jersey inspired by Dublin Bus seat design
The club will wear it in this year’s FAI Cup with 10% of all sales donated to charity partners LGBT Ireland and ShoutOut.
Dublin declared an 'LGBTIQ+ Freedom Zone' by city council
It follows the European Parliament’s declaration last year that the EU was to be an LGBTIQ+ Freedom Zone.
Trinity apologises for suggestion that pride flags on campus could cause offence
An email sent to Trinity staff last week said that pride flags on the campus could offend some people.
LGBT+ groups set to meet with gardaí over recent homophobic attacks in Dublin
With Pride taking place in two weeks, the groups want to ensure that safety of people is paramount.
'People feel comfortable to come out. It’s important that you can be yourself'
Speaking at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s 2022 #LaceUpWithPride campaign, Jack Byrne believes attitudes have been changing for the better in football.
'Now to finally say that I’m Irish and to get it done and dusted, it’s an honour to play'
Eiran Cashin was delighted to at last make his Ireland U21s debut after a delay with paperwork surrounding his eligibility.
Third round of All-Ireland camogie championships dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion
The Camogie Association announced the new initiative today.
'It's a wonderful feeling - Josh Cavallo on inspiring Jake Daniels to come out
Daniels admitted the example of Adelaide United player Cavallo, among others, had given him the courage to go public about his sexuality.
'It’s amazing to have them here at a game at the Gabba, it means so much to me'
Tipperary’s Orla O’Dwyer puts on a show in front of family as Brisbane aim for back-to-back AFLW premierships.
'It is fantastic seeing a little rainbow flag, no matter how small it is'
UL, Galway Camogie and Na Gaeil Aeracha are among those with LGBTQ+ colours on their jerseys.
'It’s a powerful statement. It shows the Gaelic games family is a place of diversity and inclusion now'
Dervla Higgins on the personal relevance of Galway’s rainbow-coloured jersey, and the challenges she faced on the road to All-Ireland glory and the All-Star mix.
All time
Budapest Pride: Thousands march for LGBTQ rights amid growing hostility
Prime Minister Victor Orban’s critics have accused him of conflating paedophilia with homosexuality.
Aoife Martin: Pride isn't just about rainbows and flags - it's about being seen
This week, our columnist looks back at Pride 2021 and says there’s more to it than just a celebration once a year.
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Locals to hold solidarity vigil after Ballyfermot church faced backlash for flying Pride flag
The Ballyfermot Assumption Parish Church flew a Pride flag last week to show that “all are welcome”.
The Ballyfermot Assumption Parish flew an Irish flag and a Pride flag last week to show that "all are welcome" in its church.
The church received abusive messages on social media and was asked by the Dublin diocese to remove it because of a stance against flags.
Local community groups are planning to meet on Friday to show solidarity, Lauren Boland reports.
Man dies after pick-up truck hits spectators at Florida Pride parade
The driver and the victims were a part of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus family.
