Queer as Fliuch will aim to document the evolution of Irish Queer history through the voices of those who have lived through it. From the early days of a small social movement of the 1970s, to the death of Declan Flynn in 1982, decriminalisation in 1993, to becoming the first-ever country to ratify same-sex marriage through popular vote in 2015, we look at all of this and more. Hosted by stand-up comedian, Sinéad Walsh. Researched by Emer McGinnity. Produced and hosted by Acast.
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Joan McCarthy, author, activist, and educator, shares her experiences as a proud Kerry woman and pioneering figure in Ireland's LGBT and feminist movements, inspiring empowerment and inclusivity.
21 Nov 2024
Katherine O'Donnell (Part 2): They Locked Up The Best Of Us
Katherine O'Donnell, Professor of History of Ideas, shares her experiences with abusive relationships and battles for hearts and minds in Ireland, unlocking the power of resilience and activism.
14 Nov 2024
Katherine O'Donnell (Part 1): Hello New York
Katherine O'Donnell is Professor, History of Ideas, at UCD School of Philosophy University College Dublin, Ireland. She has been an activist for many years, involved in, most notably, the Justice for Magdalenes Campaign and, more generally, with justice issues and the LGBTQ+ community. She published her debut novel Slant (https://www.vibesandscribes.ie/products/slant-by-katherine-odonnell.html) in 2023.
Join us as we sit down with one of Cork's most fascinating humans and talk about life, activism and being part of the first LGBTQ+ float in an Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Researcher/Producer: Emer McGinnity
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7 Nov 2024
Bill Foley: I Am, Too
Bill Foley was one of the founding members of Gay Health Action Ireland, which was set up in 1985 in response to the AIDS crisis. Through his work, he and his colleagues were pivotal in helping, supporting and ultimately, saving a lot of lives. He is also a longtime activist and has a reputation for being a serious disco groover in his time. Enjoy our chinwag with one of Walkinstown's finest.
Produced and researched by Emer McGinnity.
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17 Oct 2024
Chickpea Soup: Emma Bidwell
Emma Bidwell is a Cork trans masculine feminist dyke who teaches gender and sexualities on the Women’s Studies MA in UCC. They were born in 1969 in South London but finished childhood as a harassed queer teenager on the Isle of Skye.
Having moved to Cork shortly after that, Emma could often be found in Loafers bar and was one of the organisers of the Cork Women’s Fun Weekend. They were also known as Shit Pit Bidwell at Women’s Camp, but we'll let them tell that story...
Enjoy this episode, filled with hilarity and heart.
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10 Oct 2024
Silver Screens & Censored Scenes: John McEvoy
The Hirschfeld Biograph was a cinema housed within the Hirschfeld Centre (https://gcn.ie/dublin-mayor-david-norris-hirschfeld-unveiled/), which was opened in Temple Bar in March 1979 by the National Gay Federation. The Biograph, with a max capacity of 55, operated every second Monday and had two screenings. It eventually became a roaring success.
The success of the Biograph was down to the efforts of one man, John McEvoy, who ran the Hirschfeld Biograph throughout its almost seven-year history. John brought a great level of commitment and professionalism to the running of the Biograph. We sit down with John to recount those years, and the story behind his beloved Biograph.
Resources and articles from John on the Hirschfeld Biograph are available here. (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AZcN8pLSP-rbU_Z5k564DvdAM5mBuLu0?usp=sharing)
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3 Oct 2024
Orla Egan: A Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
On this episode of Queer As Fliuch, we sit down with activist, writer and the Captain of the Cork LGBT Archive ship, Orla Egan.
Orla was born and reared in Cork City, and has been involved in the LGBT community since the 1980s. She has some brilliant stories to share.
You can buy Orla's book "The Diary Of An Activist" (illustrated by Megan Luddy O'Leary) here (https://diaryofanactivist.com/), and you can find out more about (and support) the Cork LGBT Archive here (https://corklgbtarchive.com/).
This podcast is Produced and Researched by Emer McGinnity, and hosted by Acast.
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26 Sept 2024
Patrick McDonagh: Pink Carnations
For our first episode of Season 2, we talk to Dr. Patrick McDonagh. Patrick is a historian and an author whose work is incredibly important to Irish Queer history. He wrote "Gay and Lesbian Activism in the Republic of Ireland, 1973-93 (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/gay-and-lesbian-activism-in-the-republic-of-ireland-197393-9781350197459/)", which is a brilliant read and comes thoroughly recommended. Enjoy!
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13 Jun 2024
Declan Buckley (Shirley Temple Bar): Bingo, Balls and Blanchardstown Massive
This week, we are graced with Declan Buckley's presence. Declan is best known for his drag persona, Shirley Temple Bar, and for being the face of Telly Bingo for the last 20 years. He is charming, hilarious and insightful. Enjoy!
Researched/Produced by Emer McGinnity.
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6 Jun 2024
Jackie McCarthy O'Brien: Put The Ball In The Back Of The Net
In this episode of Queer As Fliuch, we speak to an Irish sporting legend. Jackie McCarthy O'Brien represented Ireland in football and rugby, and was the first Irish woman of colour to do so. We join her in Co. Clare to talk about life, love and putting the ball in the back of the net.
Researcher/Producer: Emer McGinnity
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30 May 2024
Andrew Dorman: Christian Davies, Dutch Women And A Deadbeat Husband
This week, we speak to my good pal, historian and stand-up comedian, Andrew Dorman. We discuss the extraordinary story of Christine (A.K.A. Christian) Davies, set against the backdrop of 18th-century Ireland. This is truly a fascinating story, so buckle up!
Sources (as kindly provided by Andrew):
https://books.google.ie/books/about/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Mrs_Christian.html?id=IZ9CAAAAYAAJ&redir_esc=y (https://books.google.ie/books/about/The_Life_and_Adventures_of_Mrs_Christian.html?id=IZ9CAAAAYAAJ&redir_esc=y)
https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=H6MxAQAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_vpt_read (https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=H6MxAQAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_vpt_read#v=onepage&q&f=false)#v (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/v/)=onepage&q&f=false
https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/subscribe (https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/subscribe)
https://eamonnokeeffe1812.com/2020/02/10/matthew-tomlinsons-diary/ (https://eamonnokeeffe1812.com/2020/02/10/matthew-tomlinsons-diary/)
Researcher/Producer: Emer McGinnity
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23 May 2024
Cathal Kerrigan (Part 2): It Doesn't Do You Any Harm
Part 2 of our chat with Cathal Kerrigan sees us get into topics such as breaking the norm at UCC, the queer Republican movement, Declan Flynn, Charles Self and so much more. You can check out a wealth of sources, many mentioned by Cathal in this episode, on Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I5xUyMkst7-Ygi8PG6s49kkdMWzw8vcp?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I5xUyMkst7-Ygi8PG6s49kkdMWzw8vcp?usp=sharing)
Episode produced and researched by Emer McGinnity.
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16 May 2024
Cathal Kerrigan (Part 1): It All Happens On Sunday Afternoons
Cathal Kerrigan is a Cork gay activist, nationalist and most importantly, a Norrie.
Cathal was born in Cork City in 1955, and came out in 1974. He was involved in founding the Cork Branch of the IGRM (Irish Gay Rights Movement) in 1975 and, to put it simply, was integral to changing the course of queer lives in Ireland.
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9 May 2024
Bill Hughes: Pin Your Knickers To Your Vest
This week, we have a chin-wag with Writer, Director, Producer and all-round star human, Bill Hughes. He takes us through a fascinating life story that starts in Athy, Co. Kildare, and has gone on to see him grace screens across the world, and dancefloors from Moate to New York.
We talk about The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name, the AIDS crisis and his dear friend, Vincent Hanley.
Researched by Emer McGinnity. Brought to you by Acast.
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2 May 2024
Sara R. Phillips (Part 2): A Glass Half Full
Part 2 of our chat with Sara R. Phillips. In this episode, we discuss how TENI survived having no funding, the mountains moved to get the Gender Recognition Act passed, what it's like to live in Ireland as a Trans person, and what she hopes for the future. Researched by Emer McGinnity.
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25 Apr 2024
Sara R. Phillips (Part 1)
Sara R. Phillips is a Human Rights campaigner, former chairperson of TENI and played a pivotal role in the introduction of the Gender Recognition Act in 2015. She is also an archivist, an avid music fan, and an all-round fascinating person. In Part 1, we talk about growing up in 1970s Ireland, coming out as her authentic self in the 1990s, and taking over as chairperson of TENI in 2012.
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25 Apr 2024
Welcome to Queer As Fluich
Meet your host, Sinéad Walsh, and learn all about what we're here to do on Queer As Fluich.
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18 Apr 2024
Queer As Fluich Trailer
Welcome to Queer As Fluich! This podcast aims to document the voices of people who have been central to the story of the Irish queer community over the years.
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