Join the Glórtha Aiteacha \ Queer Voices writers from ShoutOut for this bi-lingual event and celebrate Queer resilience, joy, and community. Whether in Irish or in English, these stories are a reminder that no matter how it may seem, there is an army of people just like you, ready to cheer you on.

Published by ShoutOut, Glórtha Aiteacha \ Queer Voices is a publication for all young people, and especially LGBTQ+ young people (or those who think they might be). The work brings together LGBTQ+ writers and artists to share stories, reflections, and connections that they needed when growing up, because for many of us, being LGBTQ+ has become the greatest gift that life could offer.

Presented in partnership with ShoutOut.

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Ciara Ni E (she/her)

Writer and activist Ciara Ní É has performed in New York, London, Brussels, and Sweden. She was chosen as one of the Irish Examiner’s ‘100 Women Changing Ireland in 2022’. // Is file í Ciara Ní É a bhfuil a cuid fiíochta léite aici i Nua-Eabhrac, i Londain, sa Bhruiséil, sa tSualainn, agus sa bhaile in Éirinn. Bhí sí ar an liosta ‘100 Women Changing Ireland in 2022’ de chuid an Irish Examiner.

Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh (she/her)

Lisa works in communications and is an activist, commentator and campaigner in her spare time. She has volunteered with ShoutOut and been a member of its Steering Committee for a number of years. She worked with the Irish language campaign group of the 2015 Yes Equality Referendum Campaign, ‘Tá Comhionannas’ and also volunteers with Equality for Children, a group advocating for rights for LGBT families. She writes flash fiction in Irish and English and has won a number of awards in Ireland and the US for her writing.

Zainab Boladale (she/her)

Zainab Boladale is a Journalist, TV Presenter and Public Speaker. She was born in Nigeria and raised in Co.Clare. In 2017, she became known as the first black woman to work on any Irish TV News station. Through her work, she has been bringing Irish viewers personal stories of resilience, highlighting talented young Irish people and showcasing events from around the country.

Olabisi Comfort (she/her)

Olabisi Comfort has spent most of her career working in Nigeria’s public policy sector. She moved to Ireland in 2022 and has been volunteering in art spaces. Over the last year, she’s been learning to DJ and has brought her love of music to Dublin’s queer club scene. She has a passion for community and is enthusiastic about working more in area of queer art!

Vickey Curtis (she/her)

Vickey Curtis is an out-spoken word artist from Dublin. She is here and queer and ready to stand up and shout out for her community. Host of Queering Borders, Come Rhyme With me and other such events, Vickey believes in social justice and that EVERYONE has a right to fight to party.