LOST IN QUEER Cyber Space? Let our little guide take you by the hand.
The most popular gay sites all tend to follow the ‘lifestyle’ template, ie a mixture of news, articles, shopping and personals. There are also a number of sites that specialize in one or two of these areas. Besides that, you’ve basically got directories, online support resources, some wacky stuff and porn. The list that follows includes only the teeniest fraction of gay sites worth checking out, use it as a launchpad for further investigation. And if you find anything you’d like to see included, well don’t you hesitate to let us know.General
GayCork.com
A resource for the gay community in Cork, with features, classifieds and forums.
Also includes extensive scene and resource listings, and information for visitors.
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gayhealthproject.com
A comprehensive guide to any question on gay related health issues.
GayLimerick.com
Web site dedicated to Gay life in the mid west.
QueerGalway.com
Web site dedicated to Gay life in the west.
Gaywaterford.com
Web site dedicated to Gay life in the sunny south east.
GCN
The online presence of Gay Community News, Ireland’s queer newspaper.
Like the print version, it’s strong on news and current affairs. It
also has free Irish gay classifieds and
also includes excellent listings, particularly good if you’re heading
for Dublin’s diffuse scene, but also handy for Belfast, Galway and the
rest.
GayMatch.ie - Irish Gay Classifieds
Ireland's simplest and best free gay classifieds website
Gay.com
The organisation that owns the domain name ‘gay.com’ either has
to have its finger on the pulse or else have unlimited resources. Either way
it should be worth a look and it is. Enormous archives of information, with
very popular chat rooms.
Gay-Ireland
Featuring chat, personals, news and articles, this is one of the most popular
Irish gay sites on the web. It has the potential to be great, but it hasn’t
quite got there yet—it loads sluggishly, the navigation is tortuous
and much of the content is out of date. We do like Tim’s diary, though—check
out his review
of Cork’s scene.
RainbowNetwork.com
Nice-looking UK site, crammed with the usual features, some of which require you to sign up for membership.
Planet Out
American site, strong on lifestyle and entertainment reviews. We like the Fantasy Man Island and Lesbian Love Boat sections—the answer to all your romantic problems.
Gay Wired
Aimed squarely at a teenage/early 20s audience, GayWired has a pleasing global feel.
Techno Dyke
“The gathering place for the web savvy dyke”. This is a great little number, with fun content and cute illustrations.
The Data Lounge
A more grown-up affair than the others listed here, with the emphasis on news
reportage and debate. Includes some of the best forums we’ve ever seen.
Support Resources
OutProud
Truly excellent website of the [American] Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth. Features a series of ‘brochures’ dealing with the issues surrounding coming out.
Transexual.org
An intelligent and highly readable account of the nature, origins and practicalities of transexuality. Cute graphics, too!
GayHealth
Advice and information on physical, mental and emotional health for the LGBT community.
aidsmap
Comprehensive, well-designed resource and guide to HIV/AIDS.
Classifieds/Chat
GCN
Free Irish gay classified service, with an option to have your ad in print
as well.
Gaire
Popular paid for Irish gay classified service, with personals, accommodation listings and more.
OUTeverywhere
Goodlooking, ad-free community. Has an Irish version. (This one’s just for the boys.)
mogenic.com
Chat + personals + no geriatrics = most popular gay youth site on the web.
Based in Australia, but attracts a worldwide following.
Giggles
ShirleyTempleBar.com
We just had to include it—the homepage of Ireland’s favourite schoolgirl.
Essential reading, obviously.
Groc
Homepage with links to Groc’s
weblog, the superlative gay e-zine Ginger,
and various other Groc goodies. We’re big fans of ’em all.
Dyxploitation
Mixed bag of articles and columns, from the witty to the deranged. Also includes
gallery of lust objects.
Straight Acting.com
Head for the quizzes section to find out how butch you and your dog are. (Aimed at men, but does have a quiz for girls.)
Rusty is
a Homosexual
Heartwarming tale of one little boy’s struggle.
Shopping
SAYIT.ie
SAYIT with offices in Cork and Dublin now have a special "Pink Travel " section.
The Homo Depot
More rainbows on more products than you ever thought possible. Also home of the celebrated Billy Doll, but we prefer The Erection Collection—soft toys with hard-ons. Seriously kitsch.
Don't-Panic.com
The place to head for queer t-shirts and accessories.
Amazon.co.uk–Books
Still the best place to buy books online, including gay titles. If it’s in print, you’ll nearly always find it here.
Amazon.com–DVD & Video
There’s no beating them—the web’s best selection of gay DVDs and videos. (No porn.)
The Best of Men
Shopping portal, with links to sites offering gifts, books and DVDs, including
some damn filthy porn.
Politics
OutRage
London-based organisation which aims to fight for gay rights and combat discrimination. A bit stodgy, but worth a look.
Gay Politics and Law
Extensive directory of gay and lesbian political topics.
Genderarena
“A comprehensive set of services covering all aspects of gender-related information.”
The Gay Gene
An introduction to the highly controversial topic of the gay gene—and its numerous implications.
Queer
Nation Manifesto
If you’re feeling a bit anarchic.
Directories and Search Engines
Gayscape
Excellent directory, easily tailored both geographically and thematically.
GayCrawl
Comprehensive worldwide directory .
Channel Queer
International gay directory and search engine. The Irish section is called ‘amach.com’.
gayindex.co.uk
Extensive directory, also includes search engine.
bi.org
Directory of bisexual groups worldwide, with extensive links.