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Clubbing Criminals: The Hirschfeld Centre And The Emergence Of Queer Club Culture In Dublin, Ann-Marie Hanlon Jul 2022

Clubbing Criminals: The Hirschfeld Centre And The Emergence Of Queer Club Culture In Dublin, Ann-Marie Hanlon

Irish Communication Review

Ireland in the 1970s and 80s was an extremely hostile place for the LGBT community: male homosexuality remained a criminal offence and social, legal and political oppression was the norm. This article documents the emergence of a nascent queer clubbing scene in Dublin in this period and investigates the historical intersection of partying and politics in a DIY translocal music scene defined by the sexual politics of the time. In particular, this research focuses on exploring the social and political importance of Ireland’s first purpose built queer club, Flikkers, which opened in the Hirschfeld Centre, Temple Bar on St. Patrick’s …


Festivals, Social Order And Community Engagement: The Big Scream Halloween Festival, North East Inner City, Dublin, Theresa Ryan Oct 2021

Festivals, Social Order And Community Engagement: The Big Scream Halloween Festival, North East Inner City, Dublin, Theresa Ryan

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This case study explores the way in which community festivals can be used to engage and unite, and address social issues in a local community. It explores 'The Big Scream' Halloween festival in North East Inner City Dublin, a festival that was created by the local county council to address anti-social behaviour during Halloween. It highlights the significant positive impact the festival has had on the local community.


Festivals, Social Order And Community Engagement: The Big Scream Halloween Festival, North East Inner City, Dublin., Theresa Ryan Dr Oct 2021

Festivals, Social Order And Community Engagement: The Big Scream Halloween Festival, North East Inner City, Dublin., Theresa Ryan Dr

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