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 Flirting
with the full monty
This Saturday (29th April) Flirt presents 2 acts for the price of
1. At 11 p.m. live on stage will be RANDY - Ireland's winner and representative for the
Thong for Europe ...performing a full monty! Yes, lads - a stripper at Flirt - and I mean a stripper...
Then at Midnight, live on stage, will be Silvor a new Dublin group managed by RTE's
Dustin (plus be on the look out for celebs at Flirt this Saturday).
The
Pride of Waterford
A meeting will be held in the Waterford Regional Youth Services
buildings, Manor St, at 7:30pm on Monday May 1st. to plan Waterford Pride 2000
and to decide what direction the festival should take this year, and also to form an organising committee for Pride 2000.
All are welcome to attend. For further information contact: Alan Brett 087-6387931
or email resourceworker@europe.com
The
Youth of Today
A Conference will be held on May 3rd in New Ross which will deal
specifically with sections of youth which are not being reached by
mainstream youth projects. These include gay/lesbian youth, traveller
youth, etc. Contact resourceworker@europe.com
for more info
Snakes
alive – two new clubs
Good
news for all party goers, there are two new gay clubs opening in Dublin, the
first “outside” is on
every Tuesday night at ‘The Viper Room’ along Aston Quay, the second
“T.N.T” is the first ever gay club on O’Connell Street, it will be hosted
in Fraisers nightclub every Wednesday night from 11pm. Admission is only £3.00.
Click here to view
their first flyer. Also keeping in the party spirit ‘Stonewallz’ are hosting
a fundraiser this Sunday (the 20th) in aid of Gloria in Mother
Redcaps. Doors open at 8.30
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Foam Home
Popular
Monday night club “Baby 2k” is having a Foam party on May 15th.
Foam parties are always good fun and an ideal way to clean yourself up if you
don’t have time when you get home from work. For those who don’t like
prancing around in bubbles there is a 2nd foam free dance floor
available. Meanwhile this Thursday (the 27th) Fruit Factory hosts
another one of its theme nights. This time its ‘Famous Lovers’ Matchmaking
night. Not too sure what to expect but I imagine it to be a bit like the prom
dance in the movie ‘never been kissed’ but without Drew Barrymore.
Out
on the town
Stephen
Gateley will be launching his first solo single, “New Beginning”, with a
performance at GAY in London on Saturday May 27th. Aparantly he was asked to do
it recently on the night that Boyzone played GAY, and he said yes there and
then. Stephen will also be playing at Londons gay Mardis Gras festival alongside
other top acts such as steps later on in the summer. There are no plans as yet
for Stephen to do similar promotion work in Dublin.
Charlie
Pride
June
see’s the launch of Dublin’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride
2000 (known affectionately as Dublin Pride) it runs from Thursday 15th
through to Sunday 25th June. Events planned at present include the parade and
party on Saturday the 24th.. A traditional ceili on Friday 16th at
Chief O'Neill's in Smithfield and a Queer Debs Ball on Sunday 18th. There will
also be a Transgender issues workshop on the Sunday and the Outart Exhibition,
which will run throughout the festival.
“Shame
of seedy sex den”
Several
papers over the weekend printed stories about a sex club for
transvestites, both the Evening Herald and the Sunday World highlighted
the “seedy cross dressing sex den” where “the countries wealthy
elite flock to the brothel to dress up as women, get whipped and engage in
sorid sex acts”. ”They pay to put on bras, knickers, skirts and high
heels before indulging in oral sex and watching hardcore porn videos”
The club is situated in Dublins city center, off Ormand Quay.
Royale
Uni – deux points
Eurovision
fans (all two of you)(kidding) will be pleased to know that Nicki French,
the UK Eurovision entry will be playing the George later this month on the
29th. Entry is free. More info is available from the venue.
Adoption
plan for gays is too risky
Article
from ‘The Irish Sun’24/4/00:-
FAMILY
groups last night slammed British Government moves that could open the
floodgates for gay adoption. Campaigners warned the plans would put kids
at greater risk of abuse and lead to emotional and sexual problems.
Valerie Riches of Britain's Family and Youth Concern, said: "Children
need a man and woman to bring them up.
"It
is a fact that then are more paedophiles among gay men than among the
overall male community. That is surely an unaccejptabie additional risk to
children. She accused the government of putting "the needs and wants
of adults before those of children".
Archbishop
of Westminster Cormac Murphy-O'Connor - leader of Britain's Catholics -
also insisted the planned shake-up must NOT make it easier for gays to
become parents.
He
said: 'It would be in the best interests of a child to be brought ht up In
a more normal relationship of a man and a woman.'
The
planned national rules will make adoption easier and follows a fall in the
number of adoptions in Britain from 20,300 in 1079 to 6,000 last year.
At
the moment gays can legally apply to adopt - but almost all are screened
out by social workers.
There is also a secondary article on the
editorial page where “The Irish Sun” slams the idea saying “How can
it be right to trust vulnerable kids emotional and sexual development to
such “unusual” families.
Demi
Moore Appreciation Night
Fans of GI Jane take note:- Stonewallz are hosting a 'GI Jane
Party' this coming Sunday (23rd April) in "Mother
RedCaps" Doors open at 9 and Admission is £6.00 (come in
Uniform)(shaving your head is optional)
You
wait weeks for a bank holiday - then two come along at once
Popular nightspot 'The Playground' at Republica in the Earl of
Kildare hotel are hosting a Bank Holiday Double over the next two weekends.
Party goers are invited along on both nights - The first being the easter bank
holiday (23rd April) the second the May Day bank Holiday (30th April) Both
floors will be open - expect a full house!
Notice
to all Dundalk Residents - Purchase ear plugs before Sunday
Dundalk outcomers present a "Disco
and Karaoke" night on Easter Sunday (April 23rd) at "The
Basement", 8 Roden Place - Doors at 9pm Admission = £5.00 If the standard
of Karaoke is as good as the Karaoke in 'out on the liffey' then you're in for a
treat!!!!!!
George's
Birthday Blues
Fans of Geri Halliwell were very disapointed when the Ginger
queen failed to make an appearance last Monday at the Georges 2nd
birthday, instead they were entertained by 'Jocelyn Browne'. If
anyone knows who she is, please send us an e-mail.
Cruise
Control
AN EAST Antrim Assembly man has urged police to consider fresh
operations against so-called 'gay cruising' in a Newtown abbey park.
The park's reputation as a homosexual pick-up area has
featured prominently in the debate on its future.
Local councillors visited the facility recently before
approving an £830,000 upgrading plan which includes a series of RUC proposals
for curbing 'anti-social behaviour' in the area. But Fraser Agnew, an East
Antrim Assemblyman and Chairman of the Council's Development Committee, said:
"I would hope that the police will consider what they can do at Hazelbank
as RUC operations could produce dividends.
"When we held a recent daytime site meeting at the park
it was quite obvious what was going on. "There were men walking around on
their own and then disappearing into bushes. "Some councillors were taken
aback at how blatant it was.
"Even if visitors didn't know about Hazelbank's
reputation, it wouldn't take them long to put two and two together."A
spokesman for Newtownabbey RUC said: "We are aware of the situation and
will continue to take appropriate action."
Included in the new plan for the park are a sunken garden, new
pathways and ramps, vegetation clearance, improved access and parking, better
lighting, a new amenity grassed area at Macedon and repairs to stone towers. The
Millennium Way pathway will also be enhanced with new railings and viewing areas
plus ramped and stepped access at Macedon.
Other features of the upgrading are improvements to the
motorway underpasses, new seating and signageThere is also some provision for
the introduction of closed circuit television. The plans were drawn up for the
council by consultancy firm MWA Partnership. (Source - Belfast Telegraph)
Interview
Corner
This week on interview corner we have an
interview with an
openly gay mainstream politician from Cork 'Peter Kelly' - The interview
originaly appeared in hotpress magazine and has since been posted to a mailing
list. Click here to read the
interview.
Bargain
Town
The Dock sauna has a special offer for those venturing out
this good friday, you can gain access to their facilities for £5.00. Doors open
from 13.00 on 21st April until 13.00 22nd April .
Lower
age for gay consent is closer
PROPOSALS to lower the homosexual age of consent in Northern Ireland to 17
have moved a step nearer to law.
Peers, critical of the Government's plans, last night sidestepped an
immediate confrontation by giving the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill an
unopposed second reading.
Ministers have warned that they are ready to invoke the rarely-used
Parliament Act, if peers block - for the third time - the plan to equalise the
age of consent. The Parliament Act, used only five times since 1911, would
prevent the Lords from repeatedly opposing measures which have clear support of
MPs and ensure the Bill becomes law after a year.
In Great Britain, where the age of consent for heterosexual sex is already
lower, the Bill would reduce it to 16. Attorney General Lord Williams of Mostyn
told peers that inequality between heterosexuals and homosexuals was "the
mark of an intolerant society", and that the House had held back reform for
too long.
However, the Government is now facing guerilla action by Tory peers opposed
to the measure. They intend to mount blocking tactics as the bill enters its
detailed scrutiny stages by tabling a series of amendments to delay its
passage.Ultimately, the strategy is set to force the Government's hand.
Last night's debate was dominated by fierce criticism of the move, with
little sign that the determined mood in both camps is likely to change. In one
concession, Lord Williams announced stronger safeguards to prevent abuse by
those in positions of trust.
Restrictions on sexual activity between those in positions of trust - such as
teachers - and the youngsters for whom they have responsibility could be
extended to cover Scout and Guide leaders, youth workers, step-parents and
baby-sitters, he said.
He urged peers: "It is necessary, deeply necessary, not to confuse what
we may disapprove of with what must be criminalised."Baroness Young, a
leading opponent, condemned the Government's decision to threaten use of the
Parliament Act as "a parliamentary disgrace".
She claimed that the "overwhelming majority of the population" were
against the bill, along with significant numbers of Labour peers and MPs. Source
= Belfast Telegraph
Tonight
Matthew I will be.....
Fans of 'Stars in their eyes' (and i'm sure there are
hundreds of you, especially on these pages) should make their way to Fruit
Factory 2 this Thursday (the 13th) for the 2nd heat of 'Drag Stars In
Their Eyes', the mind boggles as to what to expect. I'm thinking of going
along as dana - but I cant remember the words to 'all kinds of
everything' .
Raiders
of the lost Archive
Catch up on all the gossip, the mailing list Archives
are available for the first time ever, all new postings to the mailing
list will be available aswell as important mailings from the past two
years. However this transfer is done by hand so will take some amount of
time. The archive will only be available to list members. To view the
archive visit http://www.listbot.com/archive/GayIreland
Alternativly to join the list visit http://gayireland.listbot.com
If
you close your eyes you'de think you were in Moscow
Calling all Russian fans and party goers, the Kremlin
nightclub is hosting a 'Belfast Weekender' this weekend (the 14th to the
16th of April). A Coach will pick you up from Dublin, bring you to
Belfast, you'll get two nights free entry to the Kremlin and get two
nights in a luxury hotel all for £89(IRL) phone (01) 677-0845 for more
info or for more info on the Kremlin visit
http://www.kremlin-belfast.com
Bingo
on Broadway
Miss Alternative Ireland Winner - Siobhan Broadway began
her Bingo Debut this month, the reigning queen already has her eye on
Shirley's job - calling out bingo numbers on a Sunday. Incidently tonight
is the Georges 2nd birthday, unfortunatly you can only gain access with a
golden pass, I was turned away from their purpley gates earlier tonight by
a bouncer because "I wasnt invited" <sniff sniff sniff>
however keep an eye on the website for a full report from our "pub
spy" plus news on the *celebrity* guest.
ooh-arrr
- The Secret life of Irish Farmers
Last week, RTE1's popular farming program 'Ear to the Ground'
had a segment on 'Gay in Rural Ireland' -
with the tagline 'Not everything in farming is straightforward'.
The programme covered several issues over a 10-minute segment including
interviews with a gay farmer (in blurred image), a mother of a gay son, a lesbian horse-owner & reps. of Gay Switchboard
talking about coming out, loneliness, the attraction of cities, the importance of gay friends etc.
Come back 'a country practice'.. all is forgiven!
Boy
meets Girl this Friday
Boy Meets Girl - The Acclaimed One Man/Woman Show will be
staged at the Temple Bar Music Centre - for one night only - Friday, 14th
April ...by Dublin's greatest musical producer/director ... Brian
Merriman. Two action packed hours of comedy, pathos, music and fun. The night is in support
of Cairde and can be obtained from the Temple Bar Music Centre's Box
Office (Telephone 01-6709202) cost = £8.50.
Historic
Day in Waterford
It was a landmark day for both the city's gay and lesbian community and
Waterford Corporation yesterday (Thursday), when Mayor Pat Hayes became the
first Waterford Mayor to officially welcome a gay organisaion to City Hall.
Opening a Statutory Agency Awareness Day, organised by the Waterford Gay and
Lesbian Resource Group, Mayor Hayes referred to the need for equality in relation to sexual orientation and criticised discrimination of any form.
The Resource Group was formed in September 1999, under the auspices of the
Waterford Area Partnership, following a number of informal meetings. The Group is a pilot project, according to Alan Brett, co-ordinator, and
Thursday's was its first official event. "Our model is being examined with a
view to setting up similar groups around the country. Before its launch, the
gay and lesbian community in Waterford had no focus. Our aim is to channel
people into something constructive'', he explained. "The Resource Group is not a service provider. We are more involved in training
and education, with the aim of promoting gay and lesbian community development.''
Thursday's event was organised to raise awareness over the delivery of statutory services to the gay and lesbian community in Waterford. Delegates
included members of An Garda Siochana, representatives of WIT, the South Eastern Health Board, Waterford Corporation and the Department of Social,
Community and Family Affairs.
The event was an excellent success, according to Waterford Corporation's Equality officer Mary Quigley.
She stated that, under the Employment Equality Act 1998, it is illegal to discriminate against a person over their sexual orientation and said this would
be extended to the public arena through the Equal Status Bill, due to come into
law later this year. "A key issue for the newly formed City Development Board is to ensure that the
local authorities are accessible to all'', she stated. ``The emphasis as far as
Waterford Corporation is concerned is for inclusion for all.'' Yesterday's speakers included Patrick O'Leary of the Equality Authority, who
discussed the input on recent equality legislation, including the Employment
Equality Act 1998. Poverty with regard to lesbians and gay men and health issues, relating to gay HIV strategies were also discussed.
(source:- Munster Express)
Red
Red Wine (and maybe some white too)
Dublin has a brand new
meeting venue in the shape of 'Valentine's European Wine Bar' at 15 Aungier
Street, Dublin 2 (home to the Horse and Carriage gay guesthouse). Cappuccinos,
Coffee and a selection of the best European wines are available from 4pm till
late. For more info phone 01-4783537
Outhouse
- Newhouse
Dublin's Gay Community
Center (The Outhouse) has moved all of its operations into one floor on the
South William Street HQ. This follows a change in their lease which see's them
loosing use of the first floor. The coffee shop will not be affected by the move
(yum)
Winners
on show
Last night was a chance for the winners of 'The Alternative
Miss Ireland 2000' to show their talent. Both 'Miss Revlon' and 'Siobhan
Broadway' did 2 acts at 'Gristle' in 'The Pod'. The acts were followed by a
rendition of the first wives club by Shirley, Vada and Panti. This
completes a wave of publicity from Siobhan Broadway since her win, including a
slot on TV3's breakfast show.
Singers
and Swingers
No sooner had the news of Geri Halliwell playing the George
circulated when news that she's no longer playing the George circulated again.
The Georges birthday bash will still go ahead later this month with pleanty of
surprises planned. Disappointed teenie bopper fans can catch 'B-Bitched' on
April 6th in Fruit Factory (FF2).
Finger
licking good
The 'Irish Mirror' newspaper has published an interesting
article on March 30th revealing that people with longer fingers are more likely
to be gay. Lesbians' ring fingers are longer compared to their index fingers, states research done by scientists.
Gay men with older brothers also have longer ring fingers. And their genitals are bigger than those of straight men, claim the scientists.
They think the differences are caused by the amount of male hormone testosterone that babies are exposed to in the womb.
The study was carried out in San Francisco, which has a large gay community. Lesbian finger-length ratios were "significantly more masuline" and did not differ much
from those of heterosexual men. Their ring fingers were longer than those of straight women,
suggesting exposure to higher levels of foetal testosterone.
Gay men with no older brothers had finger lengths the same as heterosexual men. But those with older brothers matched the results found in lesbians.
So the more older brothers a man has and the more foetal testosterone he is exposed to, the more likely he is to be gay.
Dr John Manning, head of biological science at Liverpool University has conducted similar research in Britain. He said: "We are trying to find out whether homosexuality is a
cultural thing or whether it is an established condition which is set before we are born.
Hetrosexual men, particularly those with older brothers and lesbians have extremely long fingers which is probably a result of higher than average testosterone levels in the womb.
"A persons sexual orientation is probably determined in the first three months".
As well as having bigger genitalia, men with longer ring fingers tend to produce more sperm and testosterone.
Studies have also shown that men with longer ring fingers are more likely to be
left-handed and suffer from depression. Musicians and some foot ballers have longer ring finger than normal.
The study published in Nature Magazine, showed that gay men without older brothers had finger-length ratios the same as straight men.
Scientists say this might indicate that factors other than hormones such as genetic influences, could also contribute to a persons sexual orientation.
But the findings were dismissed by Michael Osborn of gay publication 'The Pink Paper'.
He said "We are born the way we are. You cant distinguish a gay man by the length of this fingers. Homosexuality is determined by our genetic make-up".
Click here
for related article in The Examiner
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