Part 1 The Good Gay Son & other stories - Paul Mc Veigh

Part 1: In this episode of Queeritage, Joe Walsh sitsdown with acclaimed author and playwright PaulMcVeigh to explore whatit meant to grow up gay in Belfast during the Troubles. From navigating thecomplex social terrain of bars like TheCrow’s Nest, to confronting the culture of groping in old gay venues,Paul shares candid reflections on queer life in a city shaped by conflict andconservatism.We delve into the nuances of coming out—and not comingout—in a time when visibility could be dangerous, and discuss how theseexperiences have informed Paul’s creative work. check out local stores such as Paperxclips and No Alibis for copies of his books.Trigger Warning: This episode containsdiscussion of sexual assault, the Northern Irish conflict, and mild swearing. Listenerdiscretion is advised.Creative Commons Licence Notice:This episode is released under a Creative CommonsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Feel free toshare it, but please credit Queeritage and do not alter or use itcommercially.