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.