The Trans Flag is being raised over Carlow Town Hall today for the first time in history.
It marks Trans Day of remembrance – the final day of Transgender awareness week.
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Today also sees the Garda Rainbow Squad Car at MacDonagh Junction in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Local Councillor Adrienne Wallace says we still have a way to go but these are all signs of progress:
“It’s symbolic and standing in solidaity the community and its to show them that rural ireland really is a welcoming place for the LGBT+ community. At the same time I think we can use it as an opportunity to call for measures that do need to be enacted.”
