Well done to everyone involved tonight at the NRC/ Changing Attitude IDAHO night in the Dominican Church in Newry.

To Fr Ralph and all in the Dominican family both clerical and lay for the great welcome, reflections and hospitality afterwards.

To Canon Kenny for his support.

To Tony and Gerard for the fantastic Flowers.

To the readers; Nuala, Conlin, Damian and Damian.

To the beautiful singers Shane and Rory. Derry and Martin and all the NRC Committee and most importantly all who came along from all walks of life to help make it so special.

What a wonderfully uplifting night

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Newry Rainbow Community in association with Changing Attitude Ireland will mark IDAHO Day (International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia) on Friday the 17th of May with a Prayer Evening of Sacred Song, Scripture readings and Reflection at St Catherine’s Dominican Church, Newry.

The event which starts at 8.30pm is open to all regardless of religious belief or sexuality.

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Notification is hereby given that the register of membership of the Newry Rainbow Community for the 2013 / 2014 year is open from now to Saturday the 8th of June.

If you would like to get involved with the running of the group or just want to support it this is your chance!

An application form to apply for membership / renewal of membership of the NRC can be obtained from the NRC Secretary at the NRC Centre 82a Hill Street, Newry BT34 1BE or by Download Here

PLEASE NOTE that application forms along with the designated annual membership fee of £10 or €10 must be received by the Secretary no later than Saturday 8th June 2013.

Please make Cheques payable to Newry Rainbow Community

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The May Passion Disco brought to you from the NRC is on this Saturday the 4th of May in the Bellagio Suite in Bellinis as usual. DJ Rory will be on the decks and a fun night is guaranteed for all.

Admission is £5 or €5. Make sure you come along and support your local Disco.

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The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has Launched their Tenth Year Festival which runs from the 6th ot the 19th of May.

The festival was launched by founder and chairman Mr. Brian Merriman, along with special guest Councilor Andrew Montague at the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin.

In his opening address Mr. Merriman praised the variety and innovation in the subject matter during the festival’s tenth year.

“We look at gay and lesbians, bisexuals, footballers, parents, sons and daughters, drag queens, fetish, friendship, ageism, women, prisoners, latinos, teenagers, comedians, musicians, poets, physicists, composers and straight people in 35 plays”

The festival will pass it’s 2000th performance during the festival run between May 6th- 19th.

“I am very proud to thank you for a decade of creativity and support. I am honoured to present and commend to you, the work of our Irish and international artists in this the programme of the tenth International Dublin Gay theatre Festival from May 6-19th” said Mr. Merriman

During his speech Mr. Merriman took the time to reaffirm his support of same sex marriage in Ireland. Read more »

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