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Cork Stand Together

From the very start we have got huge support and belief in us. We have asked a lot and received even more. The amount of students that have volunteered and donated is incredible, this is the part of the group I am most proud of. The college should be very proud of these students. The work we do, does not come with out danger. We have suffered a lot of loss of our friends on the streets of Cork this year, but we will return to do this work in their honour. What strange times we are all going through. Unfortunately it is with deep regret we can’t do the group for a period of time. We would much prefer to be carrying on as usual, but these are the most abnormal times we have all experienced in our lives. We are asked to keep our social interactions to a minimum, it’s not that big a ask. If we want to get out the other side of this nightmare, it’s what we have to do. It does come with risks, especially to our own mental health. So in this time of connectivity, pick up the phone, for your sake and the sake of others. There is many vulnerable people out there, we all know a few in our own neighbourhood, so ask if they needs something. The objective of our group, is one of kindness and the kindest thing to do at the moment, is to do what we are told. Helping to spread this virus, is not kind. So where possible STAY HOME. Go for walks, keep your distance from people. Stay away from vulnerable people, for that is the kind thing to do at present. I can’t wait until for this to be over and we can have a cuppa together. We will keep monitoring the situation and if there is a way we can help, we will try to do it in a safe way. Stay safe everyone, take no risks and see you all on the other side.

CIT LGBT* Society to release Drag History Documentary

CIT LGBT* Society has recently announced the creation of their Dragging Up The Past: Cork Drag Timeline Documentary. The documentary which will be funded by CIT Societies, CIT Arts Office and Chambers bar began production in January 2020 and is directed by CIT Alumni Robin Guiton and Produced by CIT LGBT* Society Committee.

The documentary stems from their exhibition which was created in 2018 as part of Gay Projects Culture Night Drag Extravaganza and feature interviews with some of Cork’s well know queens and drag event promoters. The aim of the documentary is to record the rich drag history and culture born out of Cork from Danny La Rue to present day. CIT LGBT* Society have stressed the importance or recording and sharing LGBT+ history to ensure it’s made available to future generations.

The society hopes to show the documentary in film festivals and pride festivals around Ireland during the summer so that Cork’s Drag History can be shared with everyone.

After careful consideration and in the interest of safety, the premiere of Dragging Up The Past Documentary (original premiere date - 22 nd April) is postponed until sometime in the future. CIT LGBT* look forward to making the documentary and the event absolutely FABULOUS!