Ed Roche - Our Unique Tales

After keeping his sexuality a secret for over 31 years Ed Roche is now at a point where he’s ready to share his experiences. In this 5 part series to celebrate Pride Month, we hear the real life stories of some incredible LGBTQIA+ people who grew up in Ireland. We learn what life was like for them growing up and what life is like for these people now.

Episodes

5. Philip Keogh

June 26, 2021 • 30 mins

Philip Keogh is a well-known drag queen in Ireland, many will know him as his drag name ‘Victoria Secret’. Philip chats to Ed Roche about Irelands drag scene and how he came out to his family and friends.

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4. Nikki Symmons

June 21, 2021 • 32 mins

Nikki Symmons is a former International hockey player. She now spends a lot of her time being an ambassador for LGBTQIA+ rights in the sports world. She chats to Ed Roche about gay figures in Irish sport, her coming out journey and more.

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3. Rebecca Tallon De Havilland

June 14, 2021 • 35 mins

Rebecca Tallon De Havilland was assigned male gender at birth. She became the first woman in Ireland to undergo gender reassignment surgery. She chats to Ed Roche about her incredible journey.

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2. Chris McNaghten

June 5, 2021 • 34 mins

Chris McNaghten who many know as ‘Bear Strong’ is an International Strongman. He’s also a mental health and LGBTQIA+ ambassador. Chris sat down with Ed Roche to discuss his coming out experiences and the many battles in which he faced.

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Episode 1: Rory O’Neill aka Panti Bliss

May 22, 2021 • 34 mins

Gay rights Activist Rory O’Neill, also known as The Queen of Ireland ‘Panti Bliss’ joins Ed Roche to discuss growing up gay in Ireland, coming out, marriage equality and more.

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COMING SOON: Ed Roche - Our Unique Tales

May 20, 2021 • 4 mins

After keeping his sexuality a secret for over 31 years Ed Roche is now at a point where he’s ready to share his story. Coming soon to GoLoud.

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