Cork Women’s Fun Weekend

Written by Orla Egan The 1st Cork Women’s Fun Weekend was held on 13-15th April 1984.  The Fun Weekend is Continue reading →

Cork Lesbian Line / Gay Information Cork

Written by Orla Egan LGBT telephone helplines have always been seen as crucial for providing support and information for people Continue reading →

Cork Lesbian and Gay Action Project

Written by Orla Egan A Cork Lesbian and Gay Action Project was started in 1984.  A leaflet on the project, Continue reading →

Closing of the Cork Loos!

Written by Orla Egan In 1984 Cork Corporation instigated a policy of closing public toilets in Cork city in the Continue reading →

1980s Social Venues

Written by Orla Egan Public social venues provide important sites for LGBT people to meet one another and can facilitate Continue reading →

Anti-Amendment Campaign

Written by Orla Egan The Cork LGBT community was actively involved in the Anti-Amendment Campaign in the early 1980s.  The Continue reading →

Loafers Bar Closes Down

Written by Orla Egan Loafers Bar was opened in 1983 by Derrick Gerety and closed down on 4th May 2015. Continue reading →