Irish Queer Archive
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Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street, the hallowed home of the Irish Queer Archive, or IQA. This is not just a collection of documents; it is the material soul of a movement that transformed Ireland from a…
Listen in the app2The National Library: A New Home for Hidden Histories
The National Library of Ireland is the premier keeper of the nation’s memory, housing the papers of great literary figures like Yeats and Joyce. In 2008, it expanded its remit significantly by accepting the Irish Queer Archive. …
Listen in the app3Tonie Walsh and the Genesis of the Archive
To understand the IQA, one must understand Tonie Walsh. As a young man in the 1980s, Walsh was a conceited, passionate activist who believed that 'gay liberation is your liberation.' He realized early on that the mainstream media…
Listen in the app4Ephemera: The Small Things That Matter
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Irish Queer Archive is its focus on ephemera—the everyday items that are usually thrown away but which carry immense historical weight. In the archive’s collection, you will find…
Listen in the app5Legislative Battles: From 1861 to 1993
The IQA provides a harrowing and vital record of the legislative framework that once governed sexual behavior in Ireland. For over a century, Irish law was dominated by the 'noxious' Victorian legislation of the 1861 Offences…
Listen in the app6Ordinary People Being Extraordinary
While the archive contains the papers of prominent activists, its true heart lies in the records of 'ordinary people being extraordinary.' These are the stories of individuals who were brave enough to live their own lives…
Listen in the app7Queering the Institution: A Cultural Shift
The presence of the IQA in the National Library is part of a broader movement to 'queer' national cultural institutions. This means more than just having a collection; it’s about how LGBTI people see themselves reflected in these…
Listen in the app8Digitization and Global Accessibility
In the modern era, the Irish Queer Archive is not just confined to the physical walls of the National Library; it is reaching out to the world through digitization. Projects like the 'Cork LGBT Archive' serve as exemplars of what…
Listen in the app9Final Reflections: The Future of the IQA
As we conclude our look at the Irish Queer Archive, we must reflect on the future of this extraordinary collection. The IQA is not a finished project; it is a growing, breathing record of a society that continues to change. …
Listen in the app10Closing
Our journey through the Irish Queer Archive at the National Library of Ireland comes to a close. We have seen how a once-criminalized community worked tirelessly to save its own history, eventually finding a home in one of the…
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What is Irish Queer Archive?
Irish Queer Archive is a place in 더블린 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 더블린 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.3411, -6.2544 |
| Last updated |
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