FOYLE FRIEND SCHOOL SURVEY
THE EXPERIENCES OF LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL PUPILS AT SCHOOL IN N.W. IRELAND
INTRODUCTION
During 1998 Stephen Birkett of Foyle Friend surveyed young lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Derry/Londonderry about their experiences at school. This site contains a summary of the results.
Stephen Birkett has been a volunteer with Foyle Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Support Service since its inception in 1980. The survey was carried out to gather evidence about the situation of young LGB people in the northwest of Ireland. He has also written Ulster Alien, a novel based on his experiences working with LGB people in the area.