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Irish Queer Archive

The Irish Queer Archive provides a fascinating and valuable insight into the social, cultural and political history of the LGBT communities in an Irish and international context from the mid 20th century to early 21st century. The main collection was donated in 2008 to the National Library of Ireland by the National Gay Federation (now NXF). As a living archive, the Library continues to gratefully receive comparable donations of material from representative groups and by individuals.  

The collection of mostly organisational records, includes papers of the the National LGBT Federation (NXF), Lesbians Organising Together (LOT), Out Magazine, the Dublin Lesbian and Queer Film Festival (GAZE), Alternative Miss Ireland, Sexual Liberation Movement (SLM), Gay Health Action (GHA), the Irish Gay Rights Movement, Union for Sexual Freedoms in Ireland (USFI), GLEN, Dublin LGBT Pride, Gays Against Imperialism, GCN, and other organisations

In addition to archival records, printed and other material includes periodicals and monographs, both national and international, as well as press cuttings dating from the 1960s to the early 2000s. Amongst material yet

Surveys in Ireland have shown mixed views towards Queer rights and issues.

Survey results from 21 LGBTQ+ Equaldex users who lived in or visited Ireland.

Perceived Safety*
Absence of verbal harassment
Absence of threats and violence
*Survey results represent personal perceptions of safety and may not be indicative of current actual conditions.

Equal Treatment
Treatment by general public
Treatment by regulation enforcement
Treatment by religious groups

Visibility & Representation
Representation in entertainment

Culture
Interest groups and clubs

Services
Support and social services

History

Homosexual activity in Ireland

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Homosexual activity in Ireland is legal.

Illegal (up to life in prison as punishment)
The Offences Against the Persons Act, 1861 made “buggery” an offence punishable by penal servitude, it was enacted by the UK parliament prior to Irish independence. Under the section “Unnatural Offences”, the Act read: “Whosoever shall be convicted of the abominable crime of buggery, committed either with mankind or with any animal shall be liable … to be kept in penal servitude for life.”

Censorship of LGBT issues in Ir

A small island with a big reputation: breathtaking landscapes and fascinating, friendly people, whose lyrical character is expressed in the warmth of their welcome. Everything you’ve heard is true: Ireland is a stunner. The locals need short-lived prodding to proclaim theirs the most beautiful land in the world, and can support their claim with many examples. Given the sometimes old-fashioned reputation of the territory, it is normal to wonder about the state of Gay Travel in Ireland. Travel in Ireland is generally problem-free, whatever your sexual orientation or identification might be as long as you are as safety-conscious as you would be in any foreign urban area or country.

 

 

 

• Individual & Minor Group suggested tour

• Featuring: Dublin - Belfast - Cork - Galway

• Uncover the secrets behind Oscar Wilde's life

• Visit the ancient library at Trinity College in Dublin

• Re-live the history of Titanic Encounter in Belfast

• Investigate the Kilkenny Castle

• Marvel at the Cliffs of Moher

• Tour the astounding cities of Cork and Galway

• LGBT Friendly Tour Reference for Gaily Tours and Excursions

 

 

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