An American in Ireland: Finding queer belonging and visible Pride in Dublin
By
Sasha Piton
Summary
An Irish-French-American columnist, newly settled in Dublin, reflects on experiencing Pride month in Ireland for the first time. She contrasts the visible, community-supported queer acceptance in Dublin with the more polarized, resistance-driven environment she left behind in the US. The article explores themes of belonging, identity, and the emotional impact of living in a city that openly brands itself as safe for the LGBTQ+ community.
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bskyAn American in Ireland: Finding queer belonging and visible Pride in Dublinjrnl.ieKey quotes
· 2 pulledPRIDE FLAGS FLYING in the wind feel like little friends waving at me.
I've never been in a city that so proudly brandishes itself a safe place for the queer community.
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