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Episode 64: Dublin Bears, MyMind and Rosie O'Donnell's Coming to Ireland
Join James and Pádraig in the studio as they dive into an exciting and thought-provoking discussion. They're joined by Michael, Neill and Tom from Dublin Bears to chat about Béar Féile 2025, the annual festival celebrating the bear community in Ireland, and what attendees can look forward to this year.
They're also joined by Emma Lynch from MyMind tackle the important issue of homelessness among LGBT youth, shedding light on the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and the support available.
Plus, they'll chat about Rosie O'Donnell’s big move to Ireland—why she’s making the change, and her voting eligibility for the Eurovision!
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