Sorcha Rosa
Sorcha Rosa is an intersex woman, writer, public speaker, and cyclist based in Dublin, Ireland. Her work spans feminism, intersex and transgender rights, health policy, cycling culture, sexuality, politics and contemporary Irish society. Alongside her writing and advocacy, she also offers an online shop through Simply Sorcha, bringing conversation and authenticity together as part of a deliberately public and integrated life.
- The Curious Rise of Róisín Michaux
Róisín Michaux emerged rapidly in 2022 as a prominent gender-critical commentator. This article examines the chronology of her rise, the limited public record before 2022, her links to Irish and international gender-critical networks, her writing on transgender and intersex people, and the political campaign that has come to define her public identity. - How Graham Linehan Allowed Hatred to Define His Legacy
Graham Linehan was once one of Britain’s most celebrated comedy writers. Today, his public identity is increasingly shaped not by Father Ted or The IT Crowd, but by years of anti-trans campaigning, online outrage and legal controversy. This opinion article examines how one of comedy’s most successful writers became defined by hostility towards transgender people rather than the creativity that first made him famous. - Bullying Victim to Bully: How Niall Boylan Built a Career Targeting Trans People
Niall Boylan frequently claims to be asking difficult questions, yet his public output reveals a consistent pattern: transgender people, particularly trans women, have become the focus of an increasingly relentless campaign. This opinion piece examines how his broadcasting, social media and political ambitions have converged around one of Ireland’s smallest and most vulnerable minorities.
About Sorcha
Sorcha Rosa is a writer, cyclist and public voice exploring politics, identity, and modern Irish life. Through writing, conversation and activism, Simply Sorcha has become a space where culture and lived experience intersect.
Cycling, Culture & Public Life
Cycling has shaped much of Sorcha Rosa’s public life, from racing and team-building to writing, advocacy, and community work. Through Arcane Cycling Team, Bicycle Design Centre, and independent commentary, cycling becomes part of a wider cultural politics: bodies, access, identity, risk, style, and who gets to belong.
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