In 1993 audiences were shocked at the twist in the final reel of Neil Jordan’s The Crying Game, which told them that all along, unbeknownst to them, they’d been watching a queer love story unfold. IRA member Fergus (Stephen Rea) promises a kidnapped British soldier in his custody that he’ll visit his girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson) in London. When Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out and so begins a gently unfolding romance. The twist? Dil is a pre-op trans woman, a fact that Fergus (and the audience) discovers when the two get together in the sack, so essentially it sneaks its queerness in the back door.
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About GCN
We’re celebrating 30 years of GCN this month, that’s three decades and 340 issues of Ireland’s beloved queer magazine, and what a time of incredible change for LGBT+ people in Ireland our pages have documented over that time! In this very special issue, with a cover specially created by artist Will St Leger, 30 columnists remember 30 moments that changed Ireland of 30 years. From decriminalisation to marriage equality, and everything in between, there’s a lot of reading and a lot or reminiscing in this bumper collector’s edition. It’s literally everything you ever wanted to know about queer Ireland. Dig in now and get reading!