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Lord Mayor’s Address
It is my privilege to welcome you all to Cork
to celebrate Gay Pride this year. Cork is a proud
City and rightly so. The Lonely Planet Guide has
listed Cork as one of the top cities in the World.
It states ‘Cork is at the top of its game right now:
sophisticated, vibrant and diverse, while still
retaining its friendliness, relaxed charm and
quick-fire wit.’

I am proud of the City’s diverse heritage. Indeed in relation to Gay and

Lesbian issues Cork has one of the longest established gay organisations
in Ireland and the only lesbian centre in Ireland.

Recently the City Council in conjunction with the City Interagency LGBT
steering group arranged a LGBT Awareness Week to mark Idaho day. I
hope that this awareness week will become a regular event in the life of
the City.

I congratulate the organisers of Pride Week for the successful organisa-

tion of the event. I recognise the contribution of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual
people living and working in the City. Again I welcome all those visiting
the City for the Pride festival and hope that you will come back to visit us
again soon.

Go néirí leis an obair agus go mairfimid beo go dtí an t-am seo arís.

Good luck with the work and may we live to be here again next year.

Councillor Michael O’Connell

Lord Mayor of Cork

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 Letter From The Chairman
We would like to welcome you to the 6th Cork Pride Festival.

To those who haven’t experienced Cork Pride before, shame on you! But
congratulations on getting here in the end. To those who have partied with
us before, you know what to expect...

Last years theme was “We are Family”, which not only encompassed the
LGBT communities alliance to the myriad of its groups as an inclusive
‘’family”, but also reflected on the fact that everybody has a friend or family
member from the LGBT community, and Pride is a celebration of their
diversity.

This years theme is “Evolution”, and as such, we have decided to

highlight, and to celebrate how far the LGBT community has evolved and
progressed in a relatively short period of time. From the Decriminalisation
of Homosexuality in 1993 to the Equal Status Act of 2000,and finally the
Civil Partnership Bill of 2010,which,although a step in the right direction,
still doesn’t go far enough, but hopefully will evolve into equality and full
marriage, in the very near future.

Far from being the marginalised displays they once were, the majority
of Pride Festivals have now integrated into the mainstream of society as
being a valid, and most importantly, fun way of highlighting LGBT people,
and creating better awareness of LGBT issues. This being said, it is also
important to keep our identity, and to embrace, and celebrate our diversity.

The Cork Pride Festival, which is the largest in the country outside the
Capital, attracted over 5000 people last year to the main weekend of
festivities. We are justifiably proud of our Parade which has come from
humble beginnings many moons ago, when just a few brave souls
marched down Patrick Street, in what was a very different Ireland.

Finally, I would like to congratulate and thank all of the people who help to
make The Cork Pride Festival the brilliant success it is, from the
Committee, to the Venues, our Sponsors, Friends and Advertisers (often
who are one and the same thing..) Your support is greatly appreciated.

Let the party begin!

Clive Davis
Chairman
Cork Pride Committee 2011

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 Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week
Films begin at 8pm, €4 per person
Map Ref: A4

Come and celebrate the Opening of the Tuesday 31st May:

Pride Film Fest in Camden Palace
Sat 28th at 7pm
All Welcome
Saturday 28th May:
Aimée & Jaguar (1999)
125 min - | Drama (Germany)
Berlin 1943/44 (“The Battle of Berlin”). Felice, an intelligent and
courageous Jewish woman who lives under a false name, belongs to
an underground organization. Lilly, a devoted mother of four, though
an occasionally unfaithful wife, is desperate for love. An unusual
and passionate love between them blossoms despite the danger of
persecution and nightly bombing raids.
Sunday 29th May:
Shake It (2001)
98 min - Drama (Denmark)
Jacob is a young man used to getting everything he wants. For several
years, he has been living in a happy homosexual partnership with Jørgen,
and one night Jacob decides to pop the big question to Jørgen. Jørgen
happily accepts Jacobs marriage proposal, but then something happens:
Jacob falls in love with a girl, and not just any girl.
Saints and Sinners (2004)
80 min - Documentary (US)
After living together for seven years in a seemingly accepting community
in New York City, Edward DeBonis and Vincent Maniscalco decide to
get married. But unlike many other gay couples who formalise their
relationship in a domestic union, Vincent and Edward, both devout
Catholics, will settle for nothing short of the “Holy Sacrament of Marriage.”
Wednesday 1st June:
Brother to Brother (2004)
94 min - Drama (US)
A drama that looks back on the Harlem Renaissance from the perspective
of an elderly, black writer who meets a gay teenager in a New York
homeless shelter.
Thursday 2nd June:
Trembling Before G-d (2001)
80 min - Documentary (Israel)
A cinematic portrait of various gay Orthodox Jews who struggle to
reconcile their faith and their sexual orientation.

Friday 3rd June:

Monday 30th May: Fremde Haut (2005)
Gendernauts (1999) 97 min - Drama (Germany)
87 min - Documentary (Germany) The educated Fariba Tabrizi flies from Teheran to Germany expecting
Monika Treut explores the worlds and thoughts of several female to male to have asylum, since she is persecuted in Iran due to her lesbian
transgendered individuals. As with Treuts first film, Jungfrauenmaschine, relationship with her beloved Shirin. However, her application is denied by
Gendernauts, enters a minority sector of San Francisco culture. the authorities and Fariba has to return to her home country...
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Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
check page 6 for details
Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
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DINGLE TOWN OVERLOOKING DINGLE BAY, THE SKELLIG ROCKS, VALENTIA ISLAND AND

Opening with speeches, wine & nibbles,

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COULD NOT BE MORE BEAUTIFUL, WITH SPECTACULAR

Venue: The Other Place Time: 8pm

VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE SEA. ELEGENTLY APPOINTED

ROOMS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND A FANTASTIC

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Venue: Chambers Bar
Free into Ruby’s afterwards and all money
taken on door will go to Pride Time: 10pm
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Queer as Political Exhibition Movie Night

In celebration of Cork Pride 2011, Cork Feminista is hosting Milk
an art exhibition titled ‘Queer As Political’. Feminist and queer The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay
politics have always overlapped, intermingled and struggled with activist who fought for gay rights and became California’s first
each other. We want to take this opportunity to reflect on Pride’s openly gay elected official
inspirational history as a political and cultural struggle and the Venue: Loafers Time: 8:30pm
ongoing fight for access to rights, resources and equality that Adm: Free Map: E5
feminists and LGBT communities share. Identifying as ‘queer’
is a transgressive act that challenges the dominant structures
and stereotypes. ‘Queer as Political’ explores ways that queer
identities are inherently and overtly political.
Runs throughout the week
Venue: The Other Place Time: All Week
Adm: Free Map: D2

Gendernauts
Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
check page 6 for details
Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
Adm: €4 Map: B3

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Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
check page 6 for details
Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
Adm: €4 Map: B3
We’ve all been there, being beautiful, intelligent and SINGLE!
Fun for all the Queer family. Glitter-na-gig brings his show to The
Other Place.
Venue: The Other Place Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

Law Matters
Veronica Foley, Solicitor of Hannon Solicitors, North Gate Bridge, Texas Hold’em
Cork, who has over 18 years experience in family law matters will Pride Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Trophy
give a brief talk and answer questions on the general effects of Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 8pm
the new Civil Partnership Act (or the Civil Partnership and Certain Map: E5
Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 to give its long-
winded title) which commenced in law on 1st January 2011. This
Act created the new legal set-up for Civil Partnerships and for the
Relationship of Cohabitants in Ireland. Civil Partnership being
now created by registration, and the Cohabitant Relationship by
To discuss events and get the latest
the passage of time only. This complex Act brings in a complete
new approach to how non-marital relationships are now governed
info on the Cork scene log on to
by our laws, and bring many changes unforeseen by the law
profession and public at large. It is hoped this talk will bring some
clarity to the various issues involved
Venue: The Other Place Time: 7:30pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

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Trans issues talk/workshop with Darrin Mathews
This talk is open to anyone interested in what it is to be trans*.
A short talk will be given by Darrin, a female-to-male transman,
followed by any questions you may have. No topic will be off limits
and all questions will be welcomed.
So come along and have a great trans* time!
Venue: The Other Place Time: 3pm
Adm: Free Map: D2
Grab a group of friends and make hats, flags or noise makers for
the parade on Sunday.
Check CorkPride.com for more info.
Venue: Cork Community Art Link Time: 6pm
Adm: Free Map: A3
Brother to Brother
Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
check page 6 for details
Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
Adm: €4 Map: B3

Rashenkoti Bellydance group

At its simplest, dance is a language.
And Tribal Dance is a modern revival of a very old language, with
roots going back as far as ancient Babylon and beyond. Come
see this amazing group perform in the cafe
Venue: The Other Place Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

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Pride Memorial Service - including a performance by Choral Con
Fusion. The pride flag shall be flying from Shandon Tower again
this year!
Venue: St Anne’s Church, Shandon Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: A2
Sinners
Hang up your Halo with DJ Dave
Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: D2
Transformer is a theme night in conjunction with Freakscene
and Cork Pride, at which guys are encouraged to dress as girls
and girls as guys! The night is inspired by Lou Reed’s 1972
album ‘Transformer’, which has cross dressing as a sub-plot and
contains such great songs as ‘Walk on the Wild Side’, ‘Perfect
Day’ and ‘Satellite of Love’. Bottles of Champagne for the best
male and female transformers!
Venue: Freakscene Time: 11:30pm
Adm: €5 Map: D3

Pride Pool and Darts Competition

Pride Pool and Darts Competition
Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 8pm
Adm: Map: E5

Pride festival Ceili

Live music and craic. Always a great night
Venue: Realt Dearg Time: 8pm
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Come and explore issues affecting people who identify as
bisexual in this workshop by Aoife Fitzgibbon-O’Riordan.
Venue: The Other Place Time: 7pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

Trembling Before G-d

Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
check page 6 for details
Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
Adm: €4 Map: B3

LinC youth Lesbian Rap

Come and hear this fresh new act in the cafe
Venue: The Other Place Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

DJ Kate Brennan-Harding
DJ Kate Brennan-Harding one of Loafers favorites
Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: E5

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All welcome, with performances from Mna Mna and Choral con
fusion
Venue: St Anne’s of Shandon Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: A2

Uv Party
Pride Uv Party with DJ Dermo.
Venue: Chambers Time: 9pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

Witless
Come hear the fantastic sounds of Witless, with Loretta Sweeney
on lead vocals and guitar, and Donnacha Cunnane on Bass...
Venue: The Other Place Time: 9:30pm
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demonstrations against a police raid that took place in the early
morning hours of June 28. They are frequently cited as the first
instance in American history when people in the homosexual
community fought back against a government-sponsored system
that persecuted sexual minorities, and they have become the

Friday 3rd defining event that marked the start of the gay rights movement in
the United States and around the world!

BBQ Fremde Haut

BBQ with music, Mixed Event, All Welcome Camden Palace Present LGBT films for Pride week,
Venue: LinC Time: 6pm check page 6 for details
Adm: Free Map: E5 Venue: Camden Palace Time: 8pm
Adm: €4 Map: B3

The Stonewall riots and Queer Liberation.

Come to the book shop to hear about the origins of Pride, talk by
Seán Óg Garland, a gay-rights and civil rights activist and
freelance writer based in Belfast
Venue: Solidarity Books Time: 7pm
Adm: Free Map: E5

Queer as Political Exhibition

The exhibition will be showing as a part of Cork Pride 2011 (29th
May – 6th June) in The Other Place, North Main Street, Cork.
Please join us for the launch party it will be a fabulous night, with
performances by DJ Terasa Jackson and the sensational Lady
Grew, and more to be announced.
For more info, contact: corkfeminista@gmail.com.
Venue: The Other Place Time: 8pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

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Stage Show Friday Night Rubys

Melissa Totten (Europe’s best Madonna tribute act), Rosie Howick &
Dancers (Ireland’s Top Kylie Aphrodisiac Experience) and Sheila Duza
Blige & Dancers (Corks most Fun Drag Star) present a show you
wont forget!
Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 9pm
Adm: €5 Map: D2
Friday wouldn’t be Friday without rubys and during pride its no
different. Arrive early to avoid ques!
Venue: Rubys Time: 10:30pm
Adm: €10 Map: D2

Lady Grew
Come see the amazing Hip Hop Performer in the Cafe
(parental advisory for explicit content)
Venue: The Other Place Time: 9:30pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

ABBAFAB
Presenting Loafers own ABBA-FAB supported By DJ John Broz!
Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 9:30pm
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Family day with kids friendly disco. DJ confirmed and plenty
activities for the kids.
Venue: The Other Place Time: 2-6pm
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Come On guys and Gals, get your kit on for the annual sports day.
This year we will have a packed schedule which includes 5 a side

Like Cork.
football, high-heel dash, tops and bottoms race, lipstick relay to
mention but a few. You are guaranteed a good laugh. In Mardyke
Green opposite U.C.C from 2.30pm with special guests the Dublin
Devils!
Venue: The Mardyke Green Time: 2:30pm
Adm: Free

The Hunt Returns

2nd Annual treasure hunt hosted by the MeetnGreet team.
Run around the city trying to find the answers to questions and Clicking our heels for Cork Pride
clues. Ranging from simple to fiendish, you’ll be kept on your
toes. Just for fun. For more info see info@meetngreetcork.com
Venue: The Other Place Time: 6pm
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Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 8pm
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From XFACTOR we bring you Diva Fever live on stage with hosts Tuesday & Wednesday 7-9 pm.
corks own Lady Marmalade and Little Miss DD & other Guest
Appearances.
Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 9pm
Adm: €10 Map: D2

Fever
Corks new monthly gay night kicks off in style with DJ Broz and
Guests, open first Saturday of every month!
Venue: The Savoy Time: 11pm
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Body Painting workshop Climb Carrauntoohil

Can’t decide what to wear for the parade? We have seven
amazing body painters coming down from Dublin to help make
the parade colourful. So come early and get some colour on your
birthday suit! Only 7 spaces available so book early!
To book mail info@theotherplacecork.com
Venue: The Other Place Time: 10am
Adm: €10 Map: A2
points. We will also give you a check list of equipment, ie, clothing
Breakfast
Mixed Event. All Welcome
Venue: The Other Place Time: 10pm
Adm: Free Map: A2
Climb Ireland’s highest mountain to celebrate Cork Pride Festival.
We will raise the Rainbow Flag and the Cork Pride Flag on the
Summit. This event is open to all and is hosted by the Cork Gay
Hillwalkers (www.corkgayhillwalkers.com)
Please register for this event before Friday 3rd June at
hillwalkers@CorkPride.com
You will be e-mailed the requirements with regard to assembly
and footwear etc. A car pool will operate.
Venue: Carrauntoohil Time: 3pm
Adm: Free Map: Email for assembly point

Brunch
Mixed Event. All Welcome
Venue: LinC Time: 12pm
Adm: Free Map: E5

A celebration of the LGBT community held

annually in a city centre hotel for more
information contact:
info@theotherplacecork.com
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back, which gave it extraordinary independence, and the liberty
to associate for reasons other than the need for mutual back-
scratching...”
Jean Baudrillard
The Parade!! - 3pm - Grand Parade
Evolution.
Dictionary definition : development, progress
This year, we have chosen “Evolution” as the core theme of The
Cork Pride Festival Parade.
Far from being an academic, Darwinian interpretation of what
evolution means (although the further evolution that is apparent
looking at Darwin’s theory of Evolution from Ape to Man, and then
from knuckle-dragging man to sartorially exquisite gay doesn’t, for
some reason, appear in any Natural History books...) our focus,
although no less relevant(!) is more entrenched in popular culture.
Decades...
Decades in all their fabulous, schizophrenic, technicolour glory...
Decades that we remember with fondness and a smile...
Decades that we would rather forget, and remember with
embarrassment and a grimace...
Decades that some of us were not even born in, (although some
of us were around for all of them.. you know who you are, and the
vitamin E cream is working a treat..!)
The floats and groups of this years Parade each represent
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is only a monkey shaved...”
W.S. Gilbert “It is hard for the ape to believe that he
descended from man...”
H.L. Mencken
different decades from the latter (and most exciting!) part of the
20th century.
From the psychedelic fabulousness of Flower Power and The
Swinging Sixties, to the sparkling spandex, lurid lurex (and Abba!)
of the Seventies, to the positively tasteful leg-warmers, shoulder-
pads and eyeshadow of the Eighties (and that was just the guys!)
Yes, this year, we’re camping it up, with a glittering display of
fashion f*** ups...
Special thanks are once again due to our amazingly creative
friends at Cork Community Art Links, whose help has been
invaluable and inspirational in Artistic Direction, and in creating
this amazing visual spectacle. Thanks also to the venues,
volunteers, friends, floaters and floatees, without whom none of
this would happen.
This is Evolution.
This is our Time
This is Now.
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Loafers Annual Pride BBQ Sean Rumsey

Kicks off straight after the Parade. One of the highlights of the Youtube sensation Sean Rumsey also from Future Proof
week with DJs Sinead and Eddie K entertainng you throughout. XFACTOR 2007, brings his show to Cork for one night in
Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 4pm Chambers!
Adm: Free Map: E5 Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 11pm
Adm: €10 Map: D2
Chill out Sunday
Relax after the Parade with good food, good music and some
craic. All Welcome!
Venue: The Other Place Time: 4pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

Chambers Post-Parade Pints

We open after the Parade and are serving Hot food with special
prices for a pint: With sausage and chips at €5.
Other food deals also on offer.
Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 4pm
Adm: Free Map: D2

Eden
Synth-Pop band Eden making a big comeback tour of Ireland,
with host from Dublin the one and only April Showers
Venue: Chambers Bar Time: 10pm
Adm: €10 Map: D2

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Chill Out
Relax and unwind after a long week of celebrations.
Venue: Loafers Bar Time: 5pm
Adm: Free Map: D5

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Social Groups
Meet and Greet
Meets last Wednesday of every month, the aim of this group is to
allow people to meet up, chat in a non drinking environment. In
the last few weeks this group have arranged a trip
to funder land, table quiz and music quiz.
Knitting Group
This group meets every Saturday between 2-6, this allows
all ages to learn how to knit and interact in a non drinking
environment
Wild Ensemble Theatre Group
This group was set up in 2010; so far they have performed in the
cat club for three nights. Waiting on date and name for next show.
Check out www.theotherplacecork.com for more information
Choral con Fusion
Is a LGBTS choir that meets up every Wednesday between 6.15
and 7.45 They will be performing at this year’s pride festival in
saint Anne’s of Shandon New Members always welcome €5.00
cons €2.50
LGBT DVD
Library service is now in the other place available on Thursday
nights between 6- 9pm all welcome DVD cost €1.00 per week.
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Positive Group
Meets last Friday of every month. This is a support group for HIV
Positive men in cork for information contact info@gayprojectcork.
com
Teni
This group meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.30pm-9pm,
this group acts as a support for the T Community.
Cross-dresser group
Meets second Tuesday of every month, contact Cathalena for
more information 0877545585
Live and Let Live
Meet every Wednesday in the other place for more information
contact info@theotherplacecork.com
Unite Youth Group
Meet every Thursday for more information contact
info@gayprojectcork.com
LGBT Dinning Group
This group will be set up in conjunction with Linc, Teni and The
other place this groups hopefully will meet some of the need of
the 30+ LGBT community within the city and county. Check out
www.theotherplacecork.com for more information
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Music, Performers & Dancing till 2am
FREE ENTRY
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