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Cork gay dining group are paying a visit to Kerry this month. Dingle is the location.
Please check out http://www.corkdining.blogspot.com/

Tues 2nd: Kerry Gay & Lesbian Line 7.30pm-9.30pm 076 6154124

Kerry Frontrunners

Sat 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th in the morning at 10:00 at start of canal in Tralee for a leisurely 4-6 miles. All levels of fitness catered for – run at your own pace kerryfrontrunners@gmail.com or tel: 087 2744541

Go on, do something different this year!

Thurs 4TH: KGLP Film Night (in association with Kerry Counselling Centre). Different LGBT themed movie each month. Kerry Counselling Centre is based at apartment D17, block D, Edward Street, Tralee. Meet outside the entrance at 7.15pm to enter building . 066 7122931 Everyone welcome.Your host for the evening is Martin.

Bring some snacks along. Mingle and chat.

Tea/coffee making facilities available. Friendly and light atmosphere.

Shelter

Someones opinion.

Shelter shines as a film with huge heart, and one that’s been made with equal care by the actors and all of the film-makers.

It’s not at all like the angst-ridden abomination of a gay surf flick “Tan Lines”. Surfing is simply a fact of life element in “Shelter” – it’s not used or abused as a device.

“Shelter” is a beautifully edited, spectacular looking and luscious sounding film which is definitely character driven. Each of the main characters is carefully developed so that we quite soon decide that we really do care about Zach, his young nephew Cody and Zach’s love interest, Shaun. We want things to work out for them.

We understand that Zach is in a bind – he’s allowed himself to be the physical and emotional anchor for a progressively more dysfunctional family, but we know that he deserves much better life options. The writers and director of Shelter have done a fantastic job – not a look or word is wasted, and yet the whole pace of the film is very relaxed.

“Shelter” deserves every accolade that any individual or Festival might care to bestow.

Straight audiences must find “Shelter” to be equally rewarding. The film’s theme is, after all, about love, honour and commitment. What could be more wholesome than that?

Wiki version

Zach (Trevor Wright) is a 22-year-old aspiring artist who has put off his dreams of going to art school in order to work and take care of his sister Jeanne (Tina Holmes), his disabled father, and his five-year-old nephew Cody (Jackson Wurth).

Working as a short-order cook to make ends meet, Zach escapes during his free time to paint, draw murals, surf, and hang out with his best friend Gabe (Ross Thomas), as well as with his on-again, off-again girlfriend Tori (Katie Walder).

When Gabe’s older brother Shaun (Brad Rowe) comes home to cure a case of writer’s block, Zach and Shaun develop a close friendship as Shaun encourages Zach to take control of his life and pursue his ambition of going to art school. Their friendship develops into an intimate relationship, while at the same time Shaun builds a strong bond with Cody.

Jeanne learns that Zach has been spending time with Shaun and warns Zach that Shaun is gay and to keep Cody away from him. Though his sister is reluctant to accept that Zach himself may be gay, both Gabe and Tori are supportive.

Nevertheless, Zach’s relationship with Shaun is strained by his sense of obligation to support his family versus his relationship with Shaun and his desire to pursue his own dreams. Shaun submits Zach’s art school application, and Zach is eventually accepted on full scholarship.

When Jeanne’s boyfriend gets a job requiring her to move and leave Cody with Zach, Zach is forced to decide between putting others first and neglecting his own dreams as he has always done, and fighting for what he truly wants, both for himself and Cody.

He finally discovers that affirming his love for Shaun and going forward with his art career ends up providing the best solution to his dilemma.

Meet on the steps outside the building at 7 fifteen if you need to ring/text someone to meet you.

Please contact Martin on the Project’s number 087 2947266 kerrygayandlesbianproject@gmail.com

Sat 6th and 20th, North Kerry and West Limerick LGBT Support Group now meets on the first and third Saturday of the month at 8pm, Listowel Family Resource Centre. Contact Jackie/Bridie on 086-8556431

8th: Support group for family & friends of LGBT people. 8pm Listowel Family Resource Centre. Contact Jackie/Bridie on 086-8556431 This is the second night for this group. They meet on the second Monday of each month.

Tues 9th: Kerry Gay & Lesbian Line 7.30pm-9.30pm 076 6154124

Fri 12th: KGLP Killarney social night. Courtney’s Bar, Plunkett Street, Killarney. Everyone welcome. 9.30pm on the second Friday of every month. kerrygayandlesbianproject@gmail.com

Sunday 14th A program of LGBT monthly walks called ‘KerryGemWalks4LGBT’ (webpage available soon), will now take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month, beginning with a hike to Cloon Lough.

Walk is on the flat, total 3.5 miles, need to bring pack lunch, sensible shoes & any dogs must be on leads at all times.

Meet up initially at Killorglin car-park opposite church at 11am, then car share. Drink stop at Climbers Inn on return.

Martin is your guide, emergency mobile no is 086 2288313.

Mon 15th: Kglp resource night meditation workshop. Held at Tralee Community Development Project, Upper Rock Street on the third Monday of every month (up from Horan’s fruit & veg), Tralee. 7.15pm for 7.30 sharp start. FREE EVENT.kerrygayandlesbianproject@gmail.com

Tues 16th: Kerry Gay & Lesbian Line 7.30pm-9.30pm 076 6154124

Sunday 21st: Coomloughra Horshoe, The Reeks, Kerry. Cork gay hillwalkers.

One of the great ridge walks in these islands. Taking in three of the highest mountains in Ireland; Caher, Carrauntoohil & Beenkeragh, with the spectacular Beenkeragh Ridge thrown in for good measure.

Total Ascent: 1150m. Distance: 13km. Time: 6/7 hours. OS sheet: 78. Grade: Hard.

Please check out http://www.corkgayhillwalkers.com/schedule/index.html

Tues 23rd: Kerry Gay & Lesbian Line 7.30pm-9.30pm 076 6154124

26th: KGLP Tralee Social Night. Held on the 4th Fri of every month. Val’s Bar, Tralee at 9.30pm. email kerrygayandlesbianproject@gmail.com

Tues 30th: Kerry Gay & Lesbian Line 7.30pm-9.30pm 076 6154124