part 2 of interview with Cat Brogan speaking about being a Lesbian, love, life and campaigning and the start of Omagha Pride.

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Joe Walsh speaks with Cat Brogan in this 2 part episode, Cat paints a colourful picture about coming out in Rural Omagh and the early days before the internet was used for meeting people.

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In this episode in Irish for Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish language week) Dr Richard O’Leary recounts his years of LGBTQ activism in the faith sector, the landmark legal case he took in 2006 against the Irish government and his latest career as a fairy storyteller or homoseanchaí. Richard was Interviewed by our volunteer Pádraig Donnelly

Sa chlár seo do Sheachtain na Gaeilge insíonn an Dr Richard O’Leary na blianta atá caite aige i mbun gníomhaíochta LADTA in earnáil an chreidimh, an cás dlí suntasach a thóg sé i 2006 i gcoinne rialtas na hÉireann agus a ghairm bheatha is déanaí mar homoseanchaí. Chuir ár n-oibrí deonach Pádraig Donnelly Richard faoi agallamh.

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In this episode Gordon Crawford AKA Trudy Scrumptious talks about his experiences of coming on to the Belfast drag scene and working his way up there with the best of them. Gordon reflects on the hard work and courage it takes to carve out a career in such a niche area of the Belfast entertainment scene as well as the fun and lasting friendships made along the way.

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Amanda is a playwright and has made an appearance in our wonderful documentary "The Troubles I've Seen" In this episode Amanda talks about love, life and Art and surviving some tough times as a Lesbian in Belfast.

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if you missed attending the live podcast with G&T podcast in 2 Royal Avenue on Oct 2024 with the iconic titans of Belfast Drag Tina Leggs Tantrum and Titti Von Tramp, chaired by the fabulous Jude Copeland, it's a fiery, fiesty and frank account of the history of the Belfast drag scene as remembered by two of our beloved icons, not to be missed, catch up here. x

In this episode Joe Walsh chats with Ruairi Hanratty about growing up in a rural religious conservative area in Northern Ireland. Ruairi remembers what it was like at school and describes how LGBT+ people met each other when there were no gay bars or LGBT+ services. CC BY 4.0 Licence

as part of a celebration of The Rainbow Project's 30th year we chat with Duane Farrell, Duane worked in the Rainbow Project in 1994 and recalls some of the campaigns and working towards equality as well as the prejudiced attitudes of the time towards the growing visibility of the gay community, the fear during the Aids crisis and much more. For more information on any information raised in the podcast please email [email protected]. CC BY 4.0 Licence

Join us with clinical sexologist and relationship therapist Mardi Kennedy as we explore the ins and outs of Bisexuality to celebrate Bi Visibility week. CC BY 4.0 Licence

In this episode I am talking with Harry McAllister who has been the Queen of Belfast's drag scene since the 1970s as his infamous alter ego Mizz Mae. Harry remembers performing at some iconic venues such as The Royal Avenue Hotel, The Crow's Nest and The Orpheus. Harry talks about making his own dresses for drag performances and having to get changed in public toilets on the way to gigs. If you enjoy this episode you might consider subscribing to help us build our listener base x

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