In recent years, Ireland has made huge progress in equality and representation for queer communities, with our country even being the first in the world to legalise gay marriage by popular vote in 2015. 

Yet, for many young people, questions around identity, belonging, and visibility are still deeply relevant.  

On university campuses, societies play a vital role in creating spaces where everyone feels safe and supported, especially today, as Ireland has seen a growing wave of conservative and far-right narratives, the work of these groups feels more important than ever. 

At TU Dublin, the LGBTQ society has become one of the most welcoming and active groups on campus, first established over 30 ago. 

We talked to them to see what happens behind the scenes, what the society means to them, and why diversity and inclusion matter.