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    The last time I wrote about Pride, I said that Limerick Pride rounded off this year’s celebrations on the island. Well, that just shows you how frickin’ wrong I was, because preparations are well under way for the Pride in Newry Festival which runs from 22nd to 30th September! There’s a week-load of [...]

Last week, Limerick Pride 2012 was officially launched as the final preparations were being put in place for another year. Rounding off the nation’s Pride festivals, Limerick Pride will be a mix of celebration, entertainment, education and awareness. Here are some of the highlights!

Yesterday, we brought you news of what’s in store at Galway Pride – and now we’ve all the details of what those crazy cats are up to in Kilkenny! Out for the Weekend (aka Kilkenny Pride) kicks off tomorrow, and the celebrations continue until Sunday night. Will you be partying in the shadow of the Castle? Here’s how to fill that hectic social diary!

The Pride season continues in full swing! Just as Waterford Pride comes to a close, preparations are underway for the next Pride events taking place across Ireland. Here’s the run-down on the first of those, Galway Community Pride, (23rd–26th August next).

Cork hurling’s inspirational goalkeeper (and the only out GAA player in the Championship), Dónal Óg Cusack will be launching this year’s Foyle Pride celebrations!

Isn’t it always the way? You wait an age, and then two Prides come along at once. If you’re nowhere near Belfast over the coming week or so for the Pride celebrations there, you might consider a trip to the other end of the island where the Cork Pride Festival is about to get under way. Here’s a few highlights which caught our eye. Will you be heading to Cork or Belfast (or other)?

Belfast Pride kicks off tomorrow, and they have a jam-packed schedule from the launch tomorrow night to Parade Day on the 4th August – and beyond, with post-Pride events into the bargain. Here are just a few highlights which we think you might like!

Ireland’s Pride season is well underway, with Dublin and Dundalk done and dusted! Next on the calendar is Northwest Pride – a.k.a. Make, Do and Mend Pride; the Little Pride that Could; the People’s Pride; the Crazy Pride. And yes, it is Craggy Island Pride! One of the organisers, Izzy Kamikaze, dropped us a line to tell us all about the smallest Pride city in the world!

Just as Dublin Pride closes up shop, Dundalk Outcomers are finishing Pride preparations to open their doors to the country. Dundalk Outcomers will be hosting its third Dundalk Gay Pride Festival this year from 12th to 14th of July. Alan – one of the bunch of talented and energetic organisers – tells us all about it.

A protest will take place outside the Ukrainian Embassy in Dublin tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th July at 6:30pm calling for an end to state-sponsored homophobia in Ukraine. The so-called ‘Homosexual Propaganda’ Bill currently being proposed in that country would ban even the most basic expressions of support for LGBT people and is an affront to human rights and dignity.

Now that we’ve all recovered from the excitement of Dublin Pride, we recap the festivities through the medium of … puppies! Let us know how your Pride went – Was it your first Pride? Or are you a veteran? How did you adjust to the new surrounds of the post-Pride fun at Merrion Square? Where did you end up later? Tell all in the comments!

Celebrate Dublin Pride with Outhouse and a glass of Champers on the morning of Pride Parade Day! There’ll be delicious freshly baked goods from Brother Hubbard, along with teas, coffee and snacks. Oh, and of course: Champagne & Mimosas just €4 per glass! Get it int’ya Cinthia..

This weekend is the highlight of Dublin’s Pride festival with ladies night tonight and the parade tomorrow, but what does it all mean to you?

We’ve asked for your Pride Pics, and you’ve delivered! You can submit them to us by email, twitter or facebook – whichever’s easiest. Here’s the latest batch!

The Dublin Pink Hockey Fest is less than 48 hours away! The programme includes a cocktail reception party, a pitch-side BBQ, a traditional Irish pub night (especially for the visiting players), and of course the tournament’s award ceremony. Keep an eye out for jolly hockey sticks at Saturday’s Pride parade!

Good morning, proud people! Tis the season, and we’re all praying to the weather godess, Jean Byrne, that the rain stays away this Saturday. Here’s what’s been happening while the Pride build-up has been under way!