HexChat

HexChat is a graphical IRC client based on XChat.

Emerge
Emerge hexchat:

Configuration
HexChat stores configuration files in. Settings can be modified graphically via the tab or using the  command.

SSL
In HexChat, enable SSL connections in (+).

Auto-reconnect
In order to automatically reconnect after sleep/hibernate mode, enter the command.

External resources

 * HexChat User Documentation