The Siva Tau: the Samoan war dance Ireland will face
Here’s what Joe Schmidt’s men will be challenged with before Saturday’s test match in Dublin.
Here’s what Joe Schmidt’s men will be challenged with before Saturday’s test match in Dublin.
The Tánaiste was responding to news of a third resignation from Labour’s group of councillors in three days.
On National Coming Out Day, 68-year-old Eddie Parsons remembers growing up in an Ireland where “being gay was not an option” – and how he finally came out at the age of 54.
Sometimes a picture says it all.
I was guilty of a blase attitude about gay rights in other countries – until I realised the extent of the discrimination taking place in Russia, writes Kristine Allen.
The protesters held up the Labour bus for about 10 – 15 minutes, a party spokesperson said.
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Dublin Pride parade.
The Guardian’s judging panel today named Gareth Edwards as the pride of Britain and Ireland.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.
Around one hundred gay rights activists marched in Ukraine today despite fears of violence and a court ban – marking the first gay pride event in the ex-Soviet country.
The lock has had no trouble gelling with new captain, Sam Warburton. And he joined his room-mate in demanding improved morale.
The Ulster wing is grateful for the confidence Warren Gatland has shown in him.
“They were dead after 60 minutes.” Said Ronan O’Gara after just failing to steer Munster to victory.
The former Leeds man retired from the game when he came out as gay recently.
The Ireland number 10 admits his longing to wear the Lions jersey this summer almost got the better of him.
Supporters, however, are a different story entirely, says the former England defender.
Orlando Cruz became the first active fighter to reveal his homosexuality last week.
One of Ireland’s few openly gay sports stars, Dónal Óg Cusack delivered this speech to launch the Foyle Pride Festival 2012 this week.
Organisers of the October duel at Jinsha Lake say there is no prize money up for grabs.
Manny Malhotra will be joined at the event by Cutting Edges – the ‘only gay hockey club in Western Canada’.
A strong police presence accompanied the parade, with side streets along the parade route closed to traffic to prevent any clashes.
We’ve done well for a small island nation, writes Mark Boyle from Japan, but we shouldn’t overstate our sense of exceptionalism: it doesn’t serve us well abroad.
“The right of gay couples to marry is, quite simply, the civil rights issue of this generation, and in my opinion, its time has come”
Thousands of people attended the parade through the streets of Dublin city centre this afternoon. Here’s the best photos from it.
More that 26,000 people are expected to flood the streets of Dublin for the annual event and party.
GLEN is launching the kit to allow organisations to get the best out of diversity.
Cian O’Callaghan has been elected mayor of Fingal County Council.
Activists tried to hold two demonstrations in Moscow to demand the right to hold a gay pride parade, but they were blocked first by Orthodox Christian opponents and then by police.
Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…
The Liverpool captain also recalled the difficult circumstances surrounding his appointment to the role in a Late Late Show interview.
Taking the place of Paul O’Connell, Ulster veteran Rory Best will lead the Irish side to face Scotland on Saturday.
If you’re going to insult somebody, this is how it should be done.
Violence at last year’s gay pride event in Belgrade led authorities to block this year’s parade. There were arrests at a gathering of a far-right group.
Irish eyes may have been concentrating on Dunedin but there was plenty of other action at the World Cup this morning. Here’s what you need to know…
After leading by five points overnight, a European fighback forced Paul McGinley’s men to dig deep.
Limerick Pride was celebrated last week with the celebrations peaking on Saturday for the parade on O’Connell Street.
Nine things you need to know this morning: Cabinet’s final meeting before summer, five arrests in Ronan Kerr investigation, and the Chilean miners coming to the big screen.
In today’s fix: Dublin’s Pride Parade, Smurfs on show and what you think about U2′s tax affairs (the answer? Not much)…