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The Year in Review | April 2026

Take a look back through all the news and events on April 2025.

City of Vincent Film Project reveals new stories for 2026

The 2026 films will tell stories of two iconic venues, alongside a third exploring Irish culture and community in the City.

‘A Big Gay Hairy Hit!’ Doco explores success of camp murder mystery series

A new documentary is telling the story of three friends who found cult success with their campy, queer murder mystery web series. Where The Bears...

On This Gay Day | Performer and activist Josephine Baker was born

During her life Baker was a celebrated singer, a civil rights activist and a during World War II a French Resistance agent.

On This Gay Day | Leo Varadkar becomes Taoiseach in Ireland

Leo Varadkar became the fourth gay head of government in the world In 2017 Leo Varadkar became the Taoiseach of Ireland when he was elected leader...

On This Gay Day | Georgina Beyer was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II

The Kiwi politician was given country's Order of Merit for her services to LGBTQ+ rights and local government.

On This Gay Day | Poet Walt Whitman was born in 1819

Described as the father of free verse, his poetry was controversial in its day for its overt sexuality.

On This Gay Day | Transgender trailblazer Christine Jorgensen was born

In 1951 she was the first US citizen to undergo gender reassignment surgery and hormone treatment.

On This Gay Day | Musician Melissa Etheridge was born

Ehteridge dropped out of college to pursue her rock n roll dreams.

On This Gay Day | Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst was born

Author Sir Alan Hollinghurst celebrates his 71st birthday today.

On This Gay Day | Oscar Wilde was found guilty of gross indecency

At the time Wilde was at the height of his career.

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The Year in Review | April 2026

Take a look back through all the news and events on April 2025.

City of Vincent Film Project reveals new stories for 2026

The 2026 films will tell stories of two iconic venues, alongside a third exploring Irish culture and community in the City.

‘A Big Gay Hairy Hit!’ Doco explores success of camp murder mystery series

A new documentary is telling the story of three...

‘The SoccerActress’ uniquely blends sport with theatre at Fringe World

Multi-talented performance artist Lucia Mallardi is bringing a unique...

On This Gay Day | The film ‘Philadelphia’ was released

It was one of the first studio films to focus on HIV.
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