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Since it was first published in 1988, GCN (Gay Community News) has been providing a uniquely Irish angle on LGBT culture, news, politics, entertainment, celebrity and lifestyle for a devoted readership. Published monthly, we have grown to become the most recognised and established gay magazine in Ireland, leading the way with top-rate journalism, fantastic production values and outstanding content.
For almost 30 years, we’ve stood firm as the best-known and best-loved publication for readers who value us for exactly what we are: a one-stop, absolutely essential resource, and the ultimate authority on everything that’s happening in gay Ireland and beyond, leading the way with intelligence, attitude and Irish wit. GCN is a beautiful, up-to-the-minute, queer magazine that is never afraid to pull punches. GCN never fails to get right to the heart of what’s important to LGBT people today, while serving up the best in lifestyle and celebrity content too.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in GCN 340.
FROM THE EDITOR
I’ve been editing GCN for 15 years this month, exactly half of its existence. Before that I was hugely connected to the publication, having worked here on a FÁS Community Employment Scheme during the...
WE ASKED THE TEAM
Seeing as we’ve been 30 years in publication
BRIAN To me GCN has always been about building a sense of belonging, and bolstering that feeliing of community through being self-confident, open to...
Remembering Jim
The Hirshfeld Centre was damaged by fire in 1987. So what better use could there be for the charred remains than to house the chain-smoking, smouldering passions and incendiary tempers of a crowd of ...
Leo and Matt at the NYC Paddy’s Day Parade
Water Cooler Chatter
On March 17 we were all agog as pictures of An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar marching in the New York City St Patrick’s Day Parade were broadcast across the world. Of course, tha...
Listen Up, Couch Potatoes
Dublin Front Runners A.C. are launching their annual “Couch to 5K” programme on Saturday April 14th to coincide with the Dublin Pride Run which will take place on Friday 22nd June. ...
Outhouse Café Has Had A Lil’ Work Done...
We learned while putting this issue together that Dublin’s LGBT Centre gets over 40,000 people through its doors every year. It’s a vital hub for our queer community, but until recently its café was ...