Gay Community News (GCN) is Ireland's longest-running lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) publication; it is based in Dublin, and founded in 1988. It has been referred to as the "paper of record" for the Irish LGBT community. In the late 1980s, activists Tonie Walsh and Catherine Glendon sought to establish a free LGBT publication. The National Gay Federation (now National LGBT Federation) had previously published two unsuccessful LGBT periodicals, but agreed to establish an LGBT newspaper. GCN's first issue was published on 10 February 1988 as an eight-page tabloid newspaper. This first issue was designed by Niall Sweeney and in the 1990s was printed by The Meath Chronicle. It has been published consistently each month, with one exception. Its distribution was primarily through the pubs and clubs associated with the LGBT community, as well as other LGBT friendly spaces such as student unions, some books shops, and community and arts centres. More information...
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