Newsletter 30th March 2011

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Newsletter 30 th March 2011Welcome to this weeks Newsletter.

Dont forget this Sunday is Mothers Day.

LINC Supports International Transgender Day Of Visibility 2011 tomorrow

31 st March

Census 2011Its coming up on 10th April as you know, and offers a very important opportunity

to gather information on same-sex couples sharing the same household, and inparticular on same-sex headed families with children sharing the same household.

LGB couples and families are a large but historically hidden population group and

the census helps to identify us.

Strong visibility of couples and families will be critically important in helping to

promote further change for LGB people.

GLEN has done up a note on the Census, outlining the opportunity in the Census

for a same-sex couples to record their relationship and to note the relationship

with children in the household.

The GLEN note is available at

www.glen.ie/attachments/Census_2011_and_Lesbian_and_Gay_Couples_and_Famlies.PDF

Please see communication below received in LINC from a Community Member:

I just wanted to let you know that I have communicated with the CSO regardingthe marital status question. Obviously it is a big disappointment not to be giventhe option of being counted as Civilly Partnered since me and my partner havehad a Civil Partnership ceremony in Belfast 3 years ago and have legally beenrecognised here since January. I have spoken to someone in the Census office andhave been told to tick the 'Married' box. Perhaps this would be useful information

to share with others in a similar position in case anyone mistakenly marksthemselves as single!?Also for anyone (as I am intending to do) wishes to formally state theirdisappointment they can do so in writing to:Gerry Walker

CSO

Unit 4, Swords Business Campus, Balheary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
http://www.glen.ie/attachments/Census_2011_and_Lesbian_and_Gay_Couples_and_Famlies.PDFhttp://www.glen.ie/attachments/Census_2011_and_Lesbian_and_Gay_Couples_and_Famlies.PDFhttp://www.glen.ie/attachments/Census_2011_and_Lesbian_and_Gay_Couples_and_Famlies.PDFhttp://www.glen.ie/attachments/Census_2011_and_Lesbian_and_Gay_Couples_and_Famlies.PDF


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Older Womens GroupKnickerbocker Glories now meet once a month.

Next meeting is Thursday 21ST April 2011 in LINC.

By Anne Crotty

17/3/2011-what a day! Having been on the steering committee of LINC fora number of months, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to spendPaddys day in the white house of Ireland! Myself and Susan from theSteering Committee represented LINC at a reception to celebrate St.Patricks day with President McAleese and her husband. The theme of thisreception was volunteering- so volunteers from all around the country andfrom various groups were in attendance. Having received my invitation inthe post, I learnt that I could bring a guest. I chose to bring my friendSharon, who hails from Co. Wexford, as one of my many friends who havebeen extremely supportive during the coming out stage of my life andbeyond. On the day, she arrived at my house extremely excited and

brought Shamrock for us to wear. I didnt get remotely excited until wearrived and saw my name on the guest list! Once in ras an Uachtarin, wejoined the queue to meet the president and get our photo taken. Then wehad the best of finger food to choose from ranging from smoked salmon tomini quiches to mini scones! There was also wine and mini pints ofGuinness on offer. We spent an hour mingling in a room, where the wallswere aligned with portraits of all the former presidents of Ireland. Afterthis we were invited to go to another room for some Irish entertainmentout through the beautiful gardens. The poet Pl Muir gave an

introduction, during which he spoke of shamelessly going around askingpeople what they were doing for Paddys day, just so when they asked himhe could say he was going to ras an Uachtarin, which we were all guiltyof, Mary McAleese made a motivating and inspirational speech. Thisconsisted of believing Ireland was on the road to a more inclusive societyfor everybody through the work of volunteers and the organisations theywork with. Following this, the Kilfenora Cil band and the Crosserlough SetDancers provided craic agus ceol galore which brought our day living thehigh life to a close! It was truly unforgettable and the President was so

nice and welcoming to everyone regardless of who they were, where theywere from or what background they possessed-we all arrived as uniqueindividuals and left feeling recognised and valued for this and with a newappreciation of the solidarity that comes from being Irish and workingtowards a more equal society.


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Plans for Cork Pride 2011 are well underway. Meetings take place every

Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. As Toddy is the only female

representative on the committee, we would really appreciate if more

women participated. Please email [email protected] or call 0214808600

Ms Gay Cork 2011 are looking for Volunteers.

Please email [email protected]

Events
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Afternoon 'T' with LGBT NoiseSATURDAY 09 APR 2011 | DUBLIN 11.30

Noise, in conjunction with TENI are hosting a day of presentations,

consultations and discussion about trans issues in the Exchange in Temple

Bar.

Noise, in conjunction with TENI are hosting a day of presentations,

consultations and discussion about trans issues in the Exchange in Temple

Bar.

Community Discussion on Gender Recognition. Because we all deserve

equality

All welcome Email [email protected] Website www.lgbtnoise.ie

Taking Place 28th April to 2nd May 2011

See www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie

College Life

CIT LGBT
mailto:[email protected]://www.lgbtnoise.ie/http://www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie/mailto:[email protected]://www.lgbtnoise.ie/http://www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie/


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Meet n Greet tonight at 7pm. Family Fortunes at

7pm The Other Place 2 per person. All proceeds going

towards The Other Place.

Job Vacancy

Cheerful person wanted. To assist a woman with a physical

disability. To support with, one or all of the following;

shopping, household cleaning, Pursuing hobbies and personal

care etc... Must have good English and be flexible. No

experience is necessary as specific training will be provided.

For further information please phone 086 - 6656975

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Newsletter 30th March 2011