Posts Tagged ‘ Ireland ’



Six Nations: Ireland v Wales (abandoned)

Feb 4th, 2012 | By click here | Category: Sport

The Six Nations got off to a disappointing start yesterday evening, when the Ireland v Wales match at Ashbourne RFC was abandoned at half time. The rugby itself was impressive, however. Although both teams seemed fairly evenly matched, Ireland appeared to have an edge, reflected by the 10-3 scoreline at half time.




Six Nations: Team Ireland (part 2)

Feb 3rd, 2012 | By click here | Category: Sport

It’s Six Nations Day, everyone! Yesterday we introduced you to Ireland’s starting XV against Wales tonight, including the views of skipper Fiona Coghlan and former skipper Joy Neville. The game kicks off this year’s RBS Six Nations proceedings from Ashbourne RFC. Here we take a look at the XV’s replacements and the remaining Ireland players named by coach Philip Doyle before Christmas. Let the games begin!




Six Nations: Team Ireland (part 1)

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By click here | Category: Sport

Ireland coach, Philip Doyle, has chosen the starting XV for tomorrow night’s opening Six Nations game against Wales at Ashbourne RFC. We take a look at the healthy mix: Legends of the Ball; hardy perennial stalwarts; and wee newbies fresh from making their way up through the ranks.
We’ll have a run-down of the XV’s replacements tomorrow, so check back!




Six Nations may pave Ireland’s way to World Cup 2014

Jan 25th, 2012 | By click here | Category: Sport

Scrumqueens and the official Rugby World Cup website brought us news yesterday of the qualification process for the 2014 World Cup tournament. As far as Ireland is concerned, the Six Nations tournaments of this year and next could decide the issue. Ireland opens this year’s Six Nations competition on 3rd February next, taking on Wales at Ashbourne RFC.




Ireland’s rugby squad for 2012 named

Dec 23rd, 2011 | By click here | Category: Sport

Details of Ireland’s rugby squad and fixtures for 2012 have been announced, including Ireland’s Six Nations ties in February and March




A Suppa Earl Gae

Nov 23rd, 2011 | By click here | Category: This and That

Good morning, lesberinos! How are we on this fine November morn? Grab yourself a hot cuppa and peruse some of the queer headlines from Ireland and around the world.




It’s the Eamon Delaney round-up!

Nov 2nd, 2011 | By click here | Category: Current Affairs

Welcome one and all (even imaginary bisexuals and trans* people) to your mid-week, once-off “Eamon Delaney round-up”. (Or, to your mid-week, once-off “Eamon Delaney antidote,” if you prefer).




Ms Gay Ireland 2011

Oct 7th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Out on the Town

The final of the Ms. Gay Ireland competition was held in Limerick recently, and I was able to ask the winner, Emma Parkes (a bartender in The George) a few questions about her new role. Judging by her answers, we will be seeing great things from her this year!




Rescheduled: Alexandra Stan to Play The George

Aug 12th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Out on the Town

A Eurodance sensation, Alexandra Stan will be performing live on stage in The George on Friday 19th August.




Would you have voted for David Norris?

Aug 3rd, 2011 | By CanuckJacq | Category: Current Affairs

From The Guardian’s Patrick Barkham: “He would have been the first openly gay president anywhere in the world.” The last few months have been good for a lot of gay hearts in Ireland. Poll after poll showed us that Ireland — the country whose political establishment has always had to be dragged kicking and screaming into [...]




Just Love? Marriage Equality’s funding crisis

Jul 27th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Current Affairs

Marriage Equality is facing a funding crisis. For the last four years, the organisation has had the generous financial support of The Atlantic Philanthropies. Unfortunately, at the end of 2011, Atlantic Philanthropies are exiting the LGBT sector and therefore funding for the campaign will come to an end.




Win Tickets! – Language UnBecoming A Lady

Apr 13th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Out on the Town

Bottom Dog Theatre Company is delighted to announce the return of their hit show Language UnBecoming A Lady to Dublin – and to the city centre for the first time. To celebrate this, we at Gaelick have two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky readers!




Alternative Miss Ireland XVII 2011 Preview

Mar 10th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Out on the Town

As the AMI team put the finishing touches on what looks set to be the gay event of the year, we at Gaelick thought we’d give our readers an in-depth look at what to expect from the night!




International Women’s Day: events

Mar 7th, 2011 | By click here | Category: Out on the Town

There is a plethora of events happening around Ireland to mark the centenary of International Women’s Day. Check out some of the listings here – and tell us in the comments what we’ve missed!




Alternative Miss Ireland 2011

Feb 17th, 2011 | By tabula rasa | Category: Out on the Town

It’s that time of year again, the night many consider to be the Irish Gay Christmas. Alternative Miss Ireland is taking place on the 13th of March in the Olympia, Dublin. And it looks set to be pretty amazing.




Rugby: Six Nations gets underway

Feb 10th, 2011 | By click here | Category: Sport

According to ScrumQueens the only women’s 6-Nations game being beamed to your tellies will be Ireland v England, again on Sky. It’s our last game of the Six Nations. It’s at home. And it’s on 18th March next, just after St Patrick’s Day. The perfect rugby storm!




Win a €5,000 Civil Partnership!

Feb 2nd, 2011 | By CanuckJacq | Category: This and That

You know what’s annoying? We finally get civil partnerships and nobody has any money. Boo! But there is now hope for a ceremony that does not consist of pringles-as-hors-d’oeuvres and your iPod as DJ. The Cork Independent and the Cork International Hotel are holding a contest to win a wedding package worth €5,000. All you [...]

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