
Shane Daniel Byrne celebrates 10 years of marriage equality, taking listeners on an emotional journey exploring the decades-long fight for LGBT+ marriage. From the deeply personal stories of queer activism and resistance, he explores the cultural shifts that eventually made the historic 2015 referendum possible. The series includes live standup from Shane's sell-out run at Vicar Street in Dublin, ... more
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In the final episode of the series, Shane chats to Irish royalty - Panti Bliss - aka Rory O'Neill. Panti talks about growing up gay in rural Ireland, their early days of drag, a changing Dublin and their incredible speech at the Abbey Theatre that we... more
In this special chat, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese talks with Shane about her pivotal involvement in the 2015 referendum, being an LGBT parent and how the Catholic Church still needs to change.
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Paul Macgregor (Series Producer) chats to academic, activist and author Katherine O'Donnell about her memories of 2015, before and beyond. Katherine is Professor of the History of Ideas at UCD School of Philosophy. She has been an activist for many y... more
Recorded in June 2025, Shane chats to campaigner Ranae von Meding about their ongoing fight for equality for LGBT parents in Ireland and the legal limbo that many queer Irish families often find themselves in, as parents struggle for recognition if t... more
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One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to all year. Emotional, insightful and surprisingly funny. Adored the bonus episodes, keep ‘em coming!
Laughed and cried my way through this. Shane managed to find the humour amongst the heartstrings. It’s a beautifully put together podcast capturing the spirit of the movement for equality and acceptance with a nod to work we have left to do.
Sharing it with my mam!
I’m not Irish but I was so invested in this referendum at the time: this wonderful podcast has brought this all back and I’ve cried with joy all the way through it.
You won’t regret it
Succinct yet detailed, interesting and heartwarming. Fabulous stuff!
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Exploring the journey towards marriage equality in Ireland over the past decade, the content is deeply rooted in personal narratives and the collective activism that led to the historic 2015 referendum. Through interviews with prominent figures in the LGBTQ+ movement and reflections from the host, the series shines a light on both challenges and triumphs within the community. Notably, it captures the evolution of societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights, weaving in humor and emotional depth, making it both insightful and relatable...
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