Episode 20 - Growing up Gay in Ireland Ft. Mark Murphy and Barry Burke

On this episode of the podcast I chat with two friends, Mark and Barry, about their experiences with growing up gay in Ireland. In a country that considered homosexuality to be a crime until 1993, just one year before they were born, it’s no surprise that they faced different difficulties when growing up and coming to terms with their sexuality. Catholicism and rural Ireland are two of the factors we discuss but the lads are so positive and will definitely be a shining light for anyone who is struggling with their sexuality. If you need a good laugh these two will have you in stitches with all their stories from the gay clubs in Bristol and I’m so excited for you to listen and take something positive from it like I did! I hope you enjoy the episode x Instagram: @aislinndowling Facebook: @dowlingaislinn Twitter: @dowlingaislinn Website: aislinn-dowling.com