On St. Patrick’s Day in 1979, the Hirschfeld Centre opened its doors at 10 Fownes St in Dublin and became one of the most significant institutions in queer Irish history. Despite operating for only eight years, the political, social and cultural activities of the Hirschfeld made it a key space for an emerging queer community … Continue reading Queer Joy and Loss: Ambivalent Intersections and Celebrating Dublin’s Hirschfeld Centre, 1979-87