Episode 36 - Paraic Kerrigan, Dublin Gay Men's Chorus, Moya Morris and Holylight

We chose BOOKS this week on Queeriosity!Author of the compelling the new book 'Reeling In The Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past,' Paraic Kerrigan (@paraickerrigan) shares what inspired him to write the book and he shares some of his favourite anecdotes and stand out figures that he discovered through the writing process. Reeling In The Queers: Tales of Ireland's LGBTQ Past is a fabulous read and available to buy now in all major Irish bookshops or by clicking here.We will be speaking to Patrick McNamara (@patrick_mc_namara) chairperson of Dublin Gay Men's Chorus (@dublingaymenschorus) following the decision by St. Andrew’s Church in Dublin to cancel their planned recital citing incompatibility with the church's mission and about the overwhelming support the choir received in the wake of the disappointing decision. The fabulous Moya Morris will be chatting to us on behalf of the women whose stories appear in ‘Threads: The Stories of Lesbian Life in Northern Ireland in the 1970’s and 1980’s.’You can purchase Threads on Amazon by clicking here.We are kicking off a new segment this week called ‘Queeriosity’s Artist of The Month’ where we will be interviewing a performer or creative from the community giving them a chance to showcase their work and hear some fabulous queer music too! Our first artist of the month is the amazingly talented Alex (@alexrose.music) from the band, Holylight (@holylightmusic)If you would like to reach out to Pádraig or James their social media handles are @Padraig_WMC and @Jameso_Hagen or email [email protected] out Queeriosity on Instagram @queeriosityradio.If you are enjoying Queeriosity, don't for get to drop us a 5 star rating and subscribe!If you or anyone you know needs support the national LGBT Helpline is here to listen in confidence and without judgement, seven days a week on 1800 929 539 find out more on LGBT.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.