9 episodes

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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Queer As Fliuch Sinead Walsh

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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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jackie McCarthy O'Brien: Put The Ball In The Back Of The Net

    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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    • 46 min
    Andrew Dorman: Christian Davies, Dutch Women And A Deadbeat Husband

    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.co.uk/books?id=H6MxAQAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_vpt_read#v=onepage&q&f=false
    https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/subscribe
    https://eamonnokeeffe1812.com/2020/02/10/matthew-tomlinsons-diary/
    Researcher/Producer: Emer McGinnity

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    • 35 min
    Cathal Kerrigan (Part 2): It Doesn't Do You Any Harm

    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
    Episode produced and researched by Emer McGinnity.

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    • 47 min
    Cathal Kerrigan (Part 1): It All Happens On Sunday Afternoons

    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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    • 33 min
    Bill Hughes: Pin Your Knickers To Your Vest

    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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    • 43 min
    Sara R. Phillips (Part 2): A Glass Half Full

    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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    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Scorpio 1611 ,

All Ireland

Am enjoying this so far. It’s very important information for younger queers. I wonder will you cover Belfast and Derry?

galway😁 ,

Class interviews

Really enjoyed Bill Hughes interview.

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