Outhouse Book Club: July Session

The Outhouse Book Club returns on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 from 6-8pm in the Outhouse Library to discuss Reeling in the Queers by Páraic Kerrigan. 

Title: Reeling in the Queers

Authors: Páraic Kerrigan

Length: 256 pages

Summary:

‘Marking fifty years of the founding of an LGBTQ rights movement in Ireland, Reeling in the Queers explores the lesser-known stories of the fight for LGBTQ rights since 1974, beyond decriminalisation and Marriage Equality. From 1990s boy bands to the AIDS priest, Fr Bernárd Lynch, from the Belfast Lesbian Line to proud parenting, from the earliest Pride events to the last days of Alternative Miss Ireland, fourteen distinct moments map the changing social and cultural landscape of Ireland. These stories, from across the island of Ireland – and further afield – celebrate a strong community and its allies, and speak across the generations. Together, they tell a new story of the gains, losses, devastation and community rising from the ashes of defeat. It is a hugely enjoyable and insightful read for both those who lived through this movement and for those who enjoy its benefits today. Drawing from oral history as well as archives, Reeling in the Queers brings even more to life the great big queer tapestry in Ireland. Queer history in Ireland is Irish history and acknowledging and celebrating the light and the dark of it protects all of our futures as much as our pasts.’

How does it work?

Once you have secured your ticket, it's up to you to source a copy of this month's book to read in time for the next Book Club session. See below for information on how you can find a copy of this month's book.

Attendance is free, but space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

Tickets are limited to 1 per order. If you can no longer attend this event, please refund your ticket through your order confirmation email. Alternatively, you can contact Mark at [email protected].

Where can I find copies of this month's book?
Where to find it: This book has just been released this month, but you can find it online and in-store in Easons, Books Upstairs and Dubray Books for around €16.95. Don’t forget to check out the Outhouse library as well, as there will be a copy of it available there before the next Book Club.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, Ireland