Belfast Pride 2011 — Pride on the Hill

July 26th, 2011

Yesterday at Stormont, Belfast Pride held their ‘Pride on the Hill’ event, in which a panel of politicians spoke about their views and current legislation in Northern Ireland regarding the LGBT community and equality issues.


Belfast Pride 2011: Lark in the Park

July 25th, 2011

Yesterday, Sunday 24th July, was the Belfast Pride Sports Day event in the Ormeau Park. Football tournament, volleyball, three legged race, egg & spoon race, wheelbarrow race and general banter in the sun.


Belfast Pride 2011 Launch Night & Pride Week Highlights

July 24th, 2011

Last night was the launch of Belfast Pride 2011 in the Europa Hotel in the city centre. Niall Gillespie, Pride Committee Chair and Treasurer, started things off with a brief history of Pride in Belfast, this was followed by the premier of Shay O’Donnell’s winning short film, ‘Closet Full of Lies’, which gives a glimpse [...]


Belfast Pride 2010

August 4th, 2010

Belfast’s Gay Pride parade took place at the weekend; and as always, was a great atmosphere. With the rain really only affecting the protesters who stood outside the City Hall, billowing their words of “wisdom” to a crowd who would only rather they behave in a more respectful (more Christian?) manner, and, frankly, practice what [...]


QueerSpace Historic Bus Tour

July 29th, 2010

Yesterday, as part of Belfast Pride, I went along to the QueerSpace Historic Bus Tour; I was informed and entertained and met some great people.