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'It was not just a gay bar, it was our refuge': Why queer spaces are vital
Damian Kerlin with his boyfriend Andrew who he met while out at gay bar Pulse
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'It was not just a gay bar, it was our refuge': Why queer spaces are vital

At 15, Damian Kerlin found refuge in Derry's only gay bar. As the number of queer spaces plummets, he says they remain important to the LGBTQ+ community
Brendan O'Neill on Fabric closure: The night is under assault
Brendan O'Neill

Brendan O'Neill on Fabric closure: The night is under assault

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