Cork Early-Mid 1970’s

Written by Orla Egan In the early to mid-1970s there were no formal lesbian and gay organisations or social centres Continue reading →

Cork Gay Parties 1970s

Written by Orla Egan Parties in the homes of gay men provided an important venue for socialising among gay men Continue reading →

The Butterfly Club

In the mid 1970s a Butterfly Club in Cork became the unlikely location for gay meetings. In 1975 the Cork Continue reading →

Socialising in Bars 1970s

Written by Orla Egan In the mid 1970s gay men and some lesbians began to meet in the back bar Continue reading →

Cork Irish Gay Rights Movement

Written by Orla Egan The Cork Branch of the Irish Gay Rights Movement was established in 1975. The Dublin Branch Continue reading →

“Homosexuals in Cork” 1978 Radio Programme

Written by Orla Egan On 20 January 1978 members of the Cork Branch of IGRM took place in a radio Continue reading →

Cork Lesbians 1970s

Written by Orla Egan The first Cork lesbian meeting of which I am aware took place on 30th January 1978. Continue reading →

Cork Gay Couple 1979 RTE Interview

Written by Orla Egan In 1979 RTE interviewed Cork gay couple Arthur Leahy and Laurie Steele.  The interview, by Aine Continue reading →