Eoin’s pioneering work is best described in his own words. Below are accounts written by Eoin and transcripts of insightful interviews with Eoin.
1995
‘Lesbian and Gay Visions of Ireland’
In a pivotal book that reflects on their work in the lesbian and gay community and envisions what the future holds for lesbian and gay citizens in Ireland, Eoin briefly accounts his own experience in the introduction.
In 2018, Eoin wrote a moving tribute to his good friend (and co-author of this book) Ide O’Carroll to mark her birthday – see below.
1999
‘Vatican and Homosexuality , 14 August 1999.
OpEd authored by Eoin for the Irish Times.
The letter refers to recent debates about Vatican statement that being gay was an ‘intrinsic moral disorder’.
2005
‘Out and About: annual Dublin Gay Pride parade attracts almost 10,000‘, 27 June 2005.
This article features several quotes from Eoin.
2005
‘Gay politics and the Minister for Justice‘, 27 July 2005.
This OpEd by Eoin highlights the significant progress achieved toward LGBTQ+ equality.
2005
‘Gay group welcomes condemnation by bishops of bullying’, 16 August 2005.
This article includes quotes from Eoin welcoming condemnation by Catholic bishops of bullying because of sexual orientation.
2005
‘Couple hopes to marry but first they plan to ring in the New Year together’, 21 December 2005.
This article includes quotes from Eoin highlighting his own personal experience with immigration laws that did not recognise long-term homosexual relationships.
2009
‘Creating a climate where everyone enjoys equality’, 29 June 2009.
OpEd authored by Eoin for the Irish Times.
The OpEd focuses on the recently published Civil Partnership Bill.
2014
‘In the Name of Love: The Movement for Marriage Equality in Ireland: An Oral History’
Published one year before the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum in Ireland, Eoin provides an insight into the fascinating cultural history for the vote.
2015
‘Atlantic Philanthropies Oral History Project: Phase 2 – The Reminiscences of Eoin Collins’
This oral history is the result of a recorded interview with Eoin conducted by George Gavrilis on 27 August and 15 September 2015. This interview was part of phase two of the Atlantic Philanthropies Oral History Project, a project implemented by the Columbia Center for Oral History.
2019
‘Eoin Collins in conversation with Michael Barron’
In this detailed interview, Eoin reflects on LGBT+ civil society’s impact on Irish public policy in the period 1993-2015.
Source (and with special thanks to): www.michaelbarron.org
2020
‘When prejudice can kill’
In a short letter written by Eoin to the Editor of the New York Times, Eoin outlines concerns about Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical health provider in New York City.
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