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2026
IML
Judge
MICHAEL BYRNE

Michael has been a Queer Activist for over 30 years and has work with many groups, Dublin Pride, Outhouse & Marriage Equality Co-founder of L.U.B.E. Ireland, (Leather Uniform Bear Encounter). Dublin Bears, Béar Féile and Mr Bear Ireland.
Co-producer of Dublin Leather Weekend & Den Daddy Mr Dublin Leather.Michael competed in IML as Mr Dublin Leather 2001. He has travelled to numerous Queer events to support a new generation of Leathermen and other members of our Queer Family. An important role for any IML contestant.
He is proud to celebrate his IML 25th anniversary as a IML Judge.
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