Sorcha Rosa
Sorcha Rosa is a queer feminist activist working at the intersections of gender, sexuality, and human rights. Her activism focuses on advancing feminist and LGBTQIA+ equality, with particular commitment to trans and intersex justice. She is involved in grassroots organising, advocacy, and community-building, amplifying the voices of those too often left unheard. Sorcha’s work combines personal storytelling with political action, highlighting the importance of solidarity, inclusion, and transformative change.
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Ireland’s First Intersex Cycling Champion
I am most likely not the first intersex elite athlete in Ireland and I will not be the last. But for too long, we have lived in the shadows of sport – invisible, unacknowledged, and often unaware of who we are until the system forces its categories and humiliating tests onto us. For me, cycling
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The Rapist Conor McGregor Withdraws From Presidential Race Under Pressure From Feminist Protest
Conor McGregor’s bid for the presidency of Ireland has ended in humiliation. After failing to receive a single council nomination, and under intense pressure from ROSA Socialist Feminist Movement, the disgraced fighter has withdrawn before even reaching the ballot. ROSA had called a mass protest outside Dublin City Council to ensure that Far Right councillors could
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Why is Graham Linehan So Vehemently Anti-Trans?
By Sorcha Rosa Graham Linehan once made his name writing clever, absurdist sitcoms , Father Ted, Black Books, The IT Crowd. Today, he is better known for a very different project: a relentless campaign against transgender people that has consumed his reputation, career, and personal life. This campaign has been costly. Linehan has been banned
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BOOBS: A Radical Celebration of Bodies, Visibility and Rebellion
I still remember sitting in my kitchen, half-listening to the radio, when Geraldine Carton’s voice came through on Liveline with Joe Duffy in April 2023. She was talking about her mad, brilliant idea: painting one hundred portraits of boobs. A wall of boobs. A riot of flesh, art, shame, pride, laughter, and survival. And then
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About Sorcha Rosa — At the Intersection of Activism, Cycling, and Craft
Sorcha Rosa is a dynamic figure whose life weaves together elite-level athleticism, creative craftsmanship, heartfelt activism, and dedicated community-building. Through Simply Sorcha, she connects her passions for queer feminist work, cycling, and design to inspire inclusive participation in every sphere of life. 1. Elite Cyclist Turned Community Leader Once a full-time elite cyclist, competing across
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ROSA’s Safeguarding Commitment
ROSA, the socialist feminist movement, fights against all forms of oppression. We challenge sexism, racism, transphobia, queerphobia, ableism, class oppression, religious oppression and all other forms of inequality in our campaigning work. We oppose any such behaviours within ROSA, in the wider movement, and in society as a whole. We are committed to creating a
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Queer Wheels in Motion: Phibsborough Bicycle Maintenance Meet-Up
Yesterday I had the absolute joy of being part of Queer Sheds’ first ever collaborative bicycle meet-up in Phibsborough, alongside the brilliant Arcane Cycling Team and Bicycle Design Centre crew. What unfolded over three hours was more than just gears and grease – it was a celebration of community, knowledge-sharing, and queer joy on two
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Queer Shed Dublin: Cycling Meet-up
The Queer Shed Dublin Cycling Meet-Up brings together LGBTQ+, trans and non-binary riders and allies for a relaxed, supportive ride around Phibsborough, Dublin. Whether you’re new to cycling or an experienced rider, all levels are welcome in this inclusive community event.
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Trans Healthcare in Ireland: A Socialist Feminist Perspective
In a country that repealed the 8th and waved rainbow flags in the streets for marriage equality, trans people are still being told to wait — not months, but years — for the most basic medical care. Behind the political photo ops and progressive posturing, a brutal truth persists: Ireland’s transgender healthcare system is a
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Where Do We Go From Here?
In ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’, we examine the next steps in sport inclusion and equity for trans, non-binary and intersex athletes in Ireland — exploring policy paths, lived experience and what the future holds