Ciarán McKinney is a lifelong activist, committed to human rights and equality for all. He volunteers with Gay Health Network, BeLonG To and MPOWER. He spoke with Padraig Burke about activism and what the community needs to do to improve the lives of its members.
How would you describe life as/for an older gay man in 2022?
Speaking personally, I am working full time, love my job and volunteer with three LGBTQ+ organisations, so my life is quite busy. I have a small group of wonderful friends and family and feel privileged to be alive, as during the onset of HIV in Ireland in the ‘80s, I never expected to reach 40 let alone 62!