FROM THE TEAM

Welcome, dear reader, to our November issue and one of our personal favourites - the annual Youth Issue. For this issue, we hear from the next generation of LGBT+ change-makers who speak about the issues that matter to them.

Marlon, Frankie, Stefano, Katie, Peter, Lisa & Dave

With the ongoing school strikes for climate change, it’s very clear that the young people of this country are empowering themselves to demand systematic change. If the young folk who contributed to this month’s GCN are leading the charge, we can rest assured the status quo is about to get a jolt.

As part of this issue, the fabulous Frankie Smith joined the team as guest editor. As well as writing a vital piece about the need for alcohol-free spaces for LGBT+ youth, they also share below the experience of being LGBT+ in an all-Irish, Catholic, all-girls school. Frankie proudly presents the piece as Gaeilge.