A heartwarming Christmas speech, which has gotten Ireland talking.
It’s been a massive year for Rory O’Neill, aka. Panti Bliss, the gay rights activist and star of The Queen of Ireland.
Panti delivered a rational and beautiful speech on TV3, explaining how significant cultural change really is possible, especially after May’s Marriage Referendum.
Today is a day for some time out, so, if you haven’t seen this yet, take a few minutes aside to watch this brilliant speech.
Clip via TV3 Ireland
The reaction to the seven-minute clip on Twitter was very positive. Take a gander…
Bravo @PantiBliss #queenofireland . 7 odd mins to illustrate how changing attitudes in Ireland is achievable. Lots more of this please
— Niall Breslin (@nbrez) December 25, 2015
I said it in Dublin Castle to @Ianyb on the 22/5 and I'll say it again @PantiBliss WILL be President of Ireland #queenofireland @TV3Ireland
— Brendan Courtney (@BrendanCourtney) December 25, 2015
In the UK a 90 year old queen is addressing the nation. In Ireland a drag queen is addressing the nation. We've come so far. #QueenofIreland
— Dale McDermott (@dalemcdermott) December 25, 2015
Mammy stood up and clapped after #queenofireland speech. @PantiBliss has got a new fan for life.
— Caoimhín (@kehbayhoody) December 25, 2015
Really well done! looked perfect! Good job!??✌☝ RT @RobKingTV3: Glad you liked it @bazashmawy ?
#queenofireland
— Baz Ashmawy (@bazashmawy) December 25, 2015
"If we feel strongly enough about something, and if we work together, we can achieve incredible things." Powerful message. #queenofireland
— Declan (@Declan__H) December 25, 2015
Just watched. @PantiBliss speech an amazing speech #queenofireland
— Mark Gordon (@MarcGordon91) December 26, 2015
"I wasn't always sure the definition of Irishness was elastic enough to include people like me. Now I am" #QueensSpeech #queenofireland
— Meadhbh McGrath (@MeadhbhMcGrath) December 25, 2015
Just watch the #QueenOfIreland @PantiBliss knock it out the park again with her Christmas Day message! Amazing!
— Andrew (@thegilf) December 26, 2015
@PantiBliss your speech was brilliant (and a bit weepy!). Well done. #queenofireland
— Kelly (@Kelfogarty) December 26, 2015
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