This group of Irish LGBT people attending their first Pride will have you in tears
With its strongly religious history, Ireland hasn’t traditionally been a great place to be a member of the LGBT community, so it’s understandable that some people grew up feeling isolated and confused. This video tells a little of a few people’s stories and shows how they reacted when they finally got a chance to be part of the parade.
Get your tissues ready – it’s an emotional rollercoaster.
For many, the road to Pride is a long one. This year, we were lucky enough to give some older members of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ the Pride they never had. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed being a part of it. #TheLongRoadToPride #DBPride pic.twitter.com/0UrZBhS0Tp
— Dublin Bus (@dublinbusnews) July 1, 2019
We have no words, so we’re just going to share those of other people.
Retweeting this with tears streaming down my face… https://t.co/0x0tKlxYaW
— Will St Leger 🔺 (@WillStLeger) July 1, 2019
If you watch one clip today make it this one. Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measures. Warning: Tears will fall… ❤️ #Pride #Pride2019 @stephenfry @Martina https://t.co/ssldTnmJt1
— Paul Dunphy Esquire (@pauldunphy) July 1, 2019
oh, well this is bloody glorious ❤️ https://t.co/HKtdAH5Q33
— Sarah Phelps (@PhelpsieSarah) July 2, 2019
Wonderful film, so much to be proud about🏳️🌈
Sadly so many #LGBTQ+ rights still to fight for. Until there is equality, none of us are equal.
— Ed Davey 🔶 (@EdwardJDavey) July 2, 2019
The wheels on this bus go pride pride pride…. https://t.co/PA9VyLzJU7
— Aisling Bea (@WeeMissBea) July 2, 2019
I’m sobbing. What these people and so many like them have had to go through simply isn’t fair. There is nothing “wrong” with them, they just love who they love, and I’m so glad they can finally celebrate and be proud of who they are 🌈#HappyPride #LoveisLove https://t.co/1yTYzueOCw
— Hazel Hayes (@TheHazelHayes) July 2, 2019
Writer Séamas O’Reilly put it in simple terms.
whew lads, this'd fairly smack the tear ducts out of your head https://t.co/PyrXv7Sy08
— Séamas It Ever Was (@shockproofbeats) July 1, 2019
Now, if you don’t mind, we’d like to go and finish crying.
Source: Dublin Bus
