Páraic Kerrigan
Assistant professor at University College Dublin specializing in media, digital culture, and sexuality studies; author of LGBTQ Visibility, Media, and Sexuality in Ireland, the book discussed in this episode.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 14min
Páraic Kerrigan, "LGBTQ Visibility, Media and Sexuality in Ireland" (Routledge, 2020)
In this engaging conversation, Páraic Kerrigan, an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin specializing in media and LGBTQ studies, delves into the evolution of queer visibility in Irish media. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped representation, from early stereotypes to the impact of the AIDS crisis. Kerrigan explores how activists navigated media landscapes and the role of significant figures like Gay Byrne. He also highlights the globalization of Irish queer culture and his ongoing projects capturing oral histories from the LGBTQ community.
Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 14min
Páraic Kerrigan, "LGBTQ Visibility, Media and Sexuality in Ireland" (Routledge, 2020)
Páraic Kerrigan, an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin, dives into the evolution of LGBTQ visibility in Irish media. He discusses how crucial events like Declan Flynn's murder sparked activism and shaped media representation. The conversation covers significant moments from the 1970s through the 2000s, including activism linked to the AIDS crisis and the media-savvy strategies utilized during the pivotal 1988 Late Late Show debate. Kerrigan also touches on the impact of the Celtic Tiger and post-decriminalization shifts in queer representation.
