LGBTQ+ History Month

Published: Sunday 1 February 2026 - 16:20

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February is LGBTQ+ History Month!

This Month provides an opportunity reflect on progress made, remember those who have fought for LGBTQ+ liberation, and examine how LGBTQ+ history can continue to inform our actions to advance LGBTQ+ equality and protect human rights.

Find out more with a collection resources below:

Pride Reads LibGuide

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The Pride Reads Guide is a collection of materials drawn from the TU Dublin Libraries in partnership with Equality, Diversity and Inclusion @ TU Dublin (EDI). Library Services and EDI staff have curated a selection of resources from our library collections that give voice to LGBTQI+ history, experiences, and research.

On February 27, the LGBTQ+ Employee Community Group (ECG) will hold a special meeting focussed on discussing the book 'Reeling in the Queers' by Pádraic Kerrigan, available as part of the Pride Reads collection.

Join the the LGBTQ+ ECG here!

Podcasts

Title	Description
Ireland Said Yes	Comedian Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality in 'Ireland Said Yes'. He'll take you on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for same-sex marriage. From the deeply personal stories of LGBTQIA activism and resistance, Shane explores the cultural shifts that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible. Shane interviews the key players and unsung heroes of the Yes campaign, including drag royalty Panti Bliss, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese and TV presenter Brendan Courtney among many others.
The Log Books	What if you could glimpse into LGBTQIA+ life from decades ago? Since 1974 volunteers at Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline, have written notes in the charity's log books. Hosts Tash Walker and Adam Zmith are re-opening these pages today, to explore untold stories from Britain’s queer history. Each episode explores a different theme from LGBTQIA+ life through log book entries, dozens of voices sharing their own memories, and conversations about being queer today.
Queer History Lessons (RTÉ Player)	A six-part video series to teach you all about LGBTQ+ history, from flags to voguing and everything in between.
Know Your Queer History	A new online video series from ShoutOut, Know Your Queer History features interviews with 12 individuals who were all involved in different ways with the progression of LGBTQ+ equality in Ireland. Guests include President Mary McAleese, Senator David Norris, Dr. Lydia Foy, and more.

	Title
	GCN's LGBTQ+ Community Guide - the history of Pride, Advocacy, Support, and more
	A History of Pride in Ireland (Spunout.ie)
	Queer History 101, Shoutout.ie