Trevor Keegan chats to prominent people from the LGBTQIA+ community about how they've embraced their identity and are living their lives Out and Proud.
LGBTQ+ teachers in Ireland face challenges that not everyone is aware of. Fiona and Fiachra share their experience, celebrating progress, but also calling out what remains to be done to make our schools fully inclusive spaces.
1 Sept 2025
Addy
Dr. Adeline Berry shares their experience of being intersex, the stigma of not being a boy "properly", undergoing painful surgeries as a young child and the long tail of shame that, their research shows, extends into later life for intersex people.
25 Aug 2025
Lórcan & Joe
This week, from the Claddagh Embrace to Catholic Cabaret, two queer creatives, Joe Caslin and Lórcan Strain, discuss the importance of art; personally and politically.
16 Aug 2025
Ruadhán & Nicola
This week Ruadhán Ó Críodáin talks about a difficult year for trans-people globally, the loneliness of travelling for healthcare and some of the supports available in Ireland. We also speak to pharmacist and lecturer Nicola Cantwell who is leading an initiative to make pharmacies "rainbow-ready" to meet the needs of the trans community
9 Aug 2025
Felicia Olusanya aka Felispeaks
Poet, performer and playwright Felispeaks sits down with Trevor Keegan for a chat about labels, growing up in Longford and their love letter to black, Irish and queer communities.
2 Aug 2025
Noel & Matthew
Coming out to your children can be a daunting prospect and in this episode, father and son Noel and Matthew share their experience.
6 Aug 2024
Representation
In this episode author of Reeling In The Queers, Páraic Kerrigan, Labour senator Annie Hoey and founder of the Irish Queer Archive Tonie Walsh, discuss some clips from the archives that show how LGBTQIA+ representation has changed over the last 50 years
30 Jul 2024
Older Age
This week we’re talking about older age; the importance of inclusivity, the power of community and the legacy of activism with Dr. Lydia Foy and Ailbhe Smyth
23 Jul 2024
Parenthood
This week we meet an expectant couple in Cork, a foster carer in Sligo and we hear about the latest developments in recognizing same sex families.
16 Jul 2024
Relationships
This week, from hook-ups to slowmance and happy ever afters, we're looking at relationships.
9 Jul 2024
Minding Yourself
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.
2 Jul 2024
Stepping into Adulthood
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.
14 Aug 2023
Jack Dunne & Paula Dennan
Pro-rugby player, formerly of Leinster and currently with Exeter Chiefs, Jack Dunne and Coordinator with Bi-Ireland Paula Dennan, talk about bisexuality.
8 Aug 2023
Sara Phillips
Activist and archivist Sara Philips talks about the value of support networks, the importance of gender recognition and trans-joy.
29 Jul 2023
Mark O'Halloran
Actor, screenwriter and playwright of Adam & Paul, Garage and Rialto fame, Mark O’Halloran talks about representation, claiming his space and falling in love.
24 Jul 2023
Emma Donoghue
Author and screenwriter Emma Donoghue talks about leaving the oppressive atmosphere of 80s Dublin and ultimately building the family of her dreams in Canada.
21 Jul 2023
Introducing: Out & Proud
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.
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