Archive for June 2008

Civil Unions vs Civil Marriage

Jun 24th, 2008 | By Slayer | Category: Politics

In recent times, a lot of noise being around  the issue same-sex couples has concerned the difference and division between gay marriage and civil unions, and which, in theory and in practice, are the gay community’s best options.  There are



Going for a Sixth

Jun 23rd, 2008 | By Gooner | Category: Sport

Last year Roger Federer equaled the record set in 1980 by Björn Borg when he won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon singles title beating Rafa Nadal 7-6 , 4-6, 7-6 , 2-6 , 6-2 in a great match. It’s fair



LGBTQW Pride

Jun 23rd, 2008 | By HAL | Category: This and That

It’s the Monday after Pride and I am wrecked. Seriousy wrecked. My wretched workplace would/could not give me the day off so I am sitting with matchsticks keeping my eyes open and a constant supply of caffeine.
Pride is a funny



Pregnancy Pact

Jun 23rd, 2008 | By Gooner | Category: This and That

A group of 17 high school girls in Boston are all pregnant at the same time. It has been reported by the TIME magazine and Boston’s WBZ-TV (CBS) that half of the girls, all of which are under 16,



KT Tunstall live in the Olympia

Jun 23rd, 2008 | By Annie Aura | Category: Music

KT Tunstall and band
8pm 21st June
Olympia Theatre
Dublin
We got to the venue at about 7.30pm and took residence just behind the pit in front of a barrier.
The support act was some Scottish fella and his guitar. He said his name was



Dublin Pride Review: Fryght Night in the Sin Bin

Jun 22nd, 2008 | By click here | Category: Out on the Town

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This year’s Dyke Night took place in Dublin club, Sin, as part of the Pride Festival 2008. This year’s festival is the 25th anniversary of Pride in Dublin. That’s 25



Jan Hamilton

Jun 20th, 2008 | By Gooner | Category: This and That

I was chatting in work with a mate this morning and she was saying she saw a really moving pragram last night about a very brave woman. This program will be repeated on more4 on June 22nd at 10pm



Caramel

Jun 19th, 2008 | By HAL | Category: Movies

I’m wracking my brian to think of the last film I saw that was set in Beirut. Not sure if I ever have to be honest. If this film is anything to go by, I’ll be looking out for them - and not just because the women are so beautiful.



Fire

Jun 19th, 2008 | By HAL | Category: Restaurants

Dawson Street is no usually a street I think of when looking for a place to eat. It always makes me think of Cafe in Seine, a place I can’t stand. But, after hearing that Fire is gay-friendly, I though I’d give it a go.



Bull & Castle

Jun 19th, 2008 | By HAL | Category: Restaurants

The Bull & Castle is one of the FXB gasto-pubs which have cropped up in Dublin over the past few years. The food is gorgeous, but it’s the establishment itself that you should go for. Excellent beer, good service and totally chilled out.