News - lgbtq
Athlone's first-ever Pride Parade to take place today
It's seen as a significant moment for the local LGBTQ+ community and their supporters.
Jun 6, 2026 11:06
30 people brave lashing rain to take part in Leitrim Pride parade
Members of the LGBTQ+ community and their supporters marched around the streets of Carrick-on-Shannon.
Aug 30, 2025 15:57
Hundreds of people attend second annual Longford Pride celebrations
The week long series of events came to a close over the weekend, with 100s marching through Longford Town on Saturday in the Pride Parade.
Jun 9, 2025 13:45
Longford Pride parade to kick off this afternoon
It was launched during the week with a number of talks, meet ups and events taking place over the last number of days.
Jun 7, 2025 09:34
LISTEN: People of Leitrim unite to celebrate Pride
Members of the LGBTQ+ community marched around the town, starting at Scoil Mhuire National School.
Aug 31, 2024 14:55
Leitrim to march with Pride today in Carrick-on-Shannon
A parade is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon as part of a range of activities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Aug 31, 2024 11:16
Leitrim Pride to hold annual festival next week
Festival organisers are urging the public to come out and support the events and join them as the parade travels through Carrick on Shannon.
Aug 17, 2024 11:36
Longford's first Pride Parade to take to the streets in June
The chair of Longford Pride, Caroline Lewis, says it's vital that the positive and inclusive messages of Pride are seen in local communities.
Apr 23, 2024 13:05
LGBTQ+ Community react to Sligo murderer sentencing
The double murderer had targeted men through a popular LGBTQ+ dating app.
Oct 24, 2023 15:53
Leitrim Pride celebrations to kick off this week
The group, formed in 2020, will hold a range of LGBTQ+ events across the county, all open to the general public.
Sep 6, 2023 16:54
Investigation underway following double assault in Leitrim town
The incidents came in the aftermath of a protest of Carrick on Shannon Library over LGBTQ+ material available on site.
Aug 24, 2023 10:47
Protest targeting LGBTQ+ material in Longford library condemned
Gardaí were called to the scene and ordered those involved to leave the premises, which they did after a period of non cooperation.
Aug 15, 2023 13:11
New Granard LGBT+ group to hold first meeting this week
The aim is to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive place for the teenagers to explore their identity.
Jun 12, 2023 13:53
Huge source of Pride to have LGBTQ+ flag fly at Leitrim County Council offices
The first-ever Pride event in Leitrim is underway in the county.
Aug 17, 2022 13:55Shannonside Newsletter
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