In this episode of Shout Out Listen In, Shout Out volunteer and podcast producer Feargh (he/him) is joined by queer mother and activist Ranae von Meding to discuss her work with Equality for Children, what we still need to achieve so every child in Ireland is equa, the steps you can take to help support Equality for Children, l and how she keeps going.

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In this special episode commemorating 10 years since the Marriage Equality Referendum of 2015 and the passing of the Gender Recognition Act, we sit down with Gráinne Healy, Founder and chairwoman of Marriage Equality and Co Director of the Yes Equality campaign and Caoimhe O’Brien, Chair of the board of TENI, to remember and reflect on 2015 and the work that came before and to take a critical look at where we're at as a community now, 10 years on and the work that remains to achieve true equality for all the members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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On the 15th of April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, which has a direct effect on the trans community, in particular trans women.

In this episode Ruadhán discusses the meaning of this ruling and the effects it has on the trans community.

Check out Shout Out's full statement in response to the ruling on their Instagram Page @shoutout_ie

TCDSU President and co-founder of Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin, Jenny Maguire chats to us about her work & activism for Palestinian liberation, trans rights and more - trí Ghaeilge + Béarla ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge!

This months episode is a live recording of a powerful and insightful panel discussion facilitated by Shout Out director Ruadhán NíCríodáin discussing Shout Out's new resource, Faithfully Queer which explores LGBTQI+ identity and faith.

This special event featured an incredible panel of speakers sharing their experiences at the intersection of queerness and spirituality.
🎤 Meet the panelists:
🔍 Aisha Nazim – A PhD student at UCD researching Queer Muslims in South Asia, with a background in journalism, minority rights, and tackling mis/disinformation.

🖌 Pradeep Mahadeshwar – A multidisciplinary Irish artist of Indian origin, Pradeep is the founder of Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) and Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF), creating spaces that uplift Queer People of Colour and immigrant communities.
📚 Dr. Seán Henry – Senior Lecturer in Education & Cultural Studies at Edge Hill University, UK, and author of Queer Thriving in Religious Schools. His work challenges traditional paradigms of LGBTQ+ inclusion in faith-based education.

TV presenter, author, hairdresser, parent and activist and recent winner of an international Trans Community Champion award, Rebecca was the first trans woman in Ireland and the first person to hold an Irish passport in their reassigned gender. She sat down with us to chat about her life - from Granard to Dublin to London and back again; stigmas, experiences and awareness of HIV, particularly among trans people; how she overcame the many challenges in her life and much more.

In this episode we listen back to some of our highlights from the year including chats about joy among Queer People of Colour in Ireland today, Nell McCafferty and her legacy, trans joy and much more.

In this episode, Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh chats to Tinomuda Wekare, Luis Noguera Benitez and Pradeep Mahadeshwar about their work in queer arts and activism; the intersection of art, identity and joy for immigrants of colour in Ireland today; safe spaces, empowerment, resilience and much more.

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In this podcast, we sat down with Irish LGBTQ+ activists and trailblazers, Ailbhe Smyth and Tonie Walsh to chat about the bold and brilliant journalist, author and social justice campaigner, Nell McCafferty in the wake of her death in August. We laughed and cried about the person Nell was, her writing, her work for the LGBTQ+ community, women and girls, and disadvantaged communities, and much more.

In this special live episode of ListenIn, Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, Executive Director of ShoutOut, sits down with Jenny Maguire, Dr. Matt Kennedy, and SexyTadhg for a chat at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Together, they share their personal journeys, discuss what it means to embrace their authentic selves, and highlight the people, places, and moments that bring them joy.

Big shout out to IMMA for all their support and help when preparing for this event. Their space was perfect for the energy the Shout Out team wanted to create for the panel discussion.