The Gay and Lesbian Awards (GALAS), Friday September 25, The Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2, Doors 7pm for show at 8pm, followed by an exclusive after-party at The Sycamore Club in Temple Bar, €45 inclusive. Dress on the night is smart casual.
The GALAS have been set up by the National Lesbian and Gay Federation to honour
lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people and organisations for their
contributions to Irish society, both north and south of the border. The awards are
also to honour politicians, employers and other people who are committed to advancing
equality and social acceptance for LGBT Irish people in Ireland.
In this, the inaugural year of the GALAS, there will be 12 awards given to people
and organisations from Southern and Northern Ireland. The longlist created by public
nominations has been given to 12 key LGBT organisations across the country, who
have been charged with the task of shortlisting three final nominees. The overall
winner of the award will be chosen by the board of the National Lesbian and Gay
Federation.
We want to make the GALAS a success in 2009 because we believe it's high time Irish
LGBT people were recognised within the community and honoured. Please come along
and celebrate with our nominees and winners on September 25.