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As you read this, you might still have a hangover from the booze-fest that is St Patrick’s Day in Ireland. Appropriately, then, read on to find out about some issues affecting lesbians and our health...

The new website for the BeLonG To Youth Group was launched in their offices on Parliament Street on Monday March 15. I attended in my professional capacity along with many other representatives of various LGBT and other youth interest groups from around Ireland.

The Jameson Dublin International Film Festival kicks off with a bang today and continues until the end of the month, featuring a host of Irish and international features, galas, special presentations and a tribute to the late Michael Dwyer, co-founder of the festival. Here’s Gaelick’s picks of the the bunch – you get the tickets, we’ll get the popcorn!

The Lesbian Lives Conference began in University College Dublin as an opportunity for students of feminism and women's issues to come together to discuss, listen and learn from internationally renowned academics. Since then, it has become a central part of the calendar of lesbians all over Ireland. Not only are there workshops and discussions on a myriad of topics, but the nightlife surrounding the conference is a blast...

It’s that time of the year again, when most Irish colleges go gay during their Rainbow Weeks or days. They serve to raise the visibility of LGBT students on college campuses, and thereby help LGBT students know that they’re not the “only gay in the village”. This is especially true for the smaller colleges throughout the country, where some students can genuinely feel that they are alone....

Have you ever thought to yourself, "god, the scene is awful", or, "how is anyone supposed to meet anyone or make friends in this town?" I'd venture a guess that just maybe you have. What did you do about it?

The Irish Supreme Court has judged that the sperm donor to a lesbian couple should have access rights to the child born from his donated sperm. The man, known as ‘A’, had agreed in 2005 that he would not assume the role of father to any child born of the arrangement, but would be a ‘favourite uncle’. He went as far as to sign an agreement ensuring that this would remain the case.

Why would Ireland's Civil Partnership Bill have serious implications for traditional marriage? Let's take a closer look at the reasoning behind this ongoing debate.

Today, 1st December, is World AIDS Day. New figures released by St James’s Hospital, Dublin, show a significant increase of new cases of HIV in Ireland for this year, the largest since records began. Overall, there has been a 20% increase: a 100% increase among men who have sex with men (MSM), with highest numbers in the heterosexual population.

LGBT Noise will be holding a demonstration against the Bill to convey the community’s dissatisfaction with second-class status. The details of the demonstration shall be announced once the Bill’s scheduling has been confirmed. Keep an eye on LGBT Noise’s website for more information and details of the event as they emerge.