Out and Proud

LGBTQ+ teachers in Ireland face challenges that not everyone is aware of. Fiona and Fiachra share their experience, celebrating progress, but also calling out what remains to be done to make our schools fully inclusive spaces.

Dr. Adeline Berry shares their experience of being intersex, the stigma of not being a boy "properly", undergoing painful surgeries as a young child and the long tail of shame that, their research shows, extends into later life for intersex people.

This week, from the Claddagh Embrace to Catholic Cabaret, two queer creatives, Joe Caslin and Lórcan Strain, discuss the importance of art; personally and politically.

This week Ruadhán Ó Críodáin talks about a difficult year for trans-people globally, the loneliness of travelling for healthcare and some of the supports available in Ireland. We also speak to pharmacist and lecturer Nicola Cantwell who is leading an initiative to make pharmacies "rainbow-ready" to meet the needs of the trans community

Poet, performer and playwright Felispeaks sits down with Trevor Keegan for a chat about labels, growing up in Longford and their love letter to black, Irish and queer communities.

Coming out to your children can be a daunting prospect and in this episode, father and son Noel and Matthew share their experience.

In this episode author of Reeling In The Queers, Páraic Kerrigan, Labour senator Annie Hoey and founder of the Irish Queer Archive Tonie Walsh, discuss some clips from the archives that show how LGBTQIA+ representation has changed over the last 50 years

This week we’re talking about older age; the importance of inclusivity, the power of community and the legacy of activism with Dr. Lydia Foy and Ailbhe Smyth

This week we meet an expectant couple in Cork, a foster carer in Sligo and we hear about the latest developments in recognizing same sex families.

This week, from hook-ups to slowmance and happy ever afters, we're looking at relationships.

In this episode of Out & Proud we do some myth-busting around STIs, discuss the mood-boosting power of community and hear about some exciting new research into LGBTQI+ healthcare.

Trevor Keegan speak to younger members of the LGBTQIA+ community about their experience of coming out and living their best lives in the Ireland of today.

Pro-rugby player, formerly of Leinster and currently with Exeter Chiefs, Jack Dunne and Coordinator with Bi-Ireland Paula Dennan, talk about bisexuality.

Activist and archivist Sara Philips talks about the value of support networks, the importance of gender recognition and trans-joy.

Actor, screenwriter and playwright of Adam & Paul, Garage and Rialto fame, Mark O’Halloran talks about representation, claiming his space and falling in love.

Author and screenwriter Emma Donoghue talks about leaving the oppressive atmosphere of 80s Dublin and ultimately building the family of her dreams in Canada.

In this new series, Trevor Keegan chats to four prominent people from the LGBTQIA+ community about how they've embraced their identity and are living their lives Out & Proud. Episode 1 airs on July 25th 2023 at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1.