Directory

Dublin & The East

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS

ACT UP Dublin
Individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the HIV crisis.
W: www.actupdublin.com E: act.up.dublin@gmail.com

Acting Out
Performance group drawn from LGBTQ+ community in Dublin. W: www.actingoutgroup.com

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
W: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie

Belong To
Support, youth groups and counselling for LGBTQ+ youth. 13 Parliament St. Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
W: www.belongto.org T: (01) 670 6223

Inc. IndividualiTY
For trans and non-binary youth 
The Ladybirds
For LBT gals and non-binary pals / Drug and Alcohol Service E: drugsoutreach@belongto.org

Bi+ Ireland
Creating a space where bi+ people can make friends and access peer support.
W: www.biireland.com E: biirelandnetwork@gmail.com

Black Queer Book Club
A safe space for black queer people to read/grow in community.
Insta: @black.queerbookclub
E: blackqueerbookclub@gmail.com

Dining Out Ireland Organisation
A social dinner club for gay men.
E: info@diningoutireland.org W: www.meetup.com/Gay-Dining-Out-Ireland

Dublin Gaymers
LGBTQ+ people can make new friends and play some games.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ DublinGaymers/

Discord: https://discord.gg/snvBXMmztP
E: dublingaymers@gmail.com

Dublin Lesbian Line
Supporting LGBTQIA+ women* so they are valued, equal, safe and celebrated.
W: www.dublinlesbianline.ie E: info@dublinlesbianline.ie T: 018729911

Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride
Championing inclusion and equality for all.
W: www.dublinpride.ie E: info@dublinpride.ie

Equality For Children
A campaign for equality for children of LGBTQ+ parents in Ireland. W: www.equalityforchildren.ie

Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Providing a welcome and confidential environment for LGBTQ+ people seeking legal advice on legal issues where gender and sexuality are a factor.
W: www.flac.ie E: lgbtqi@flac.ie

Gay Health Network
HIV prevention and sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men. W: www.gayhealthnetwork.ie

Gay Men’s Health Service (GMHS) HSE
Sexual health and wellbeing service for LGBTQ+ men.
Meath Primary Care Centre, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8.
W: www.gmhs.ie T: 353 1 9212730 
E: mhsclinic@hse.ie

GAZE
Ireland’s largest LGBT film event. W: www.gaze.ie

GCN (Gay Community News)
Ireland’s national queer press and paper of record.
W: www.gcn.ie T: 01 675 5025 E: info@gcn.ie

Gloria- LGBTQ+ Choir
For information visit www.gloria.ie

Greenbow LGBT Deaf Group
A non-profit organisation run for the benefit of all Deaf/Hard of Hearing LGBT people.
F: Greenbow Deaf LGBT Ireland

HSE Helplines: Drugs and Alcohol Support Service
T: 1800 459 459
E: helpline@hse.ie W: www.drugs.ie
www.askaboutalcohol.ie 

HIV and Sexual Health Support Service
T: 1800 459 459 E: helpline@hse.ie
W: www.sexualwellbeing.ie

HIV Ireland
Advocating for individuals living with HIV.
70 Eccles St. Dublin 7.
W: www.hivireland.ie T: (01) 873 3799 E: info@hivireland.ie

Insight Matters
A counselling, psychotherapy and wellness centre. 106 Capel Street Dublin W: www.insightmatters.ie
T: 01 891 0703

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
An annual event highlighting the best in Irish and international LGBTQ+ theatre.
W: www.gaytheatre.ie E: info@gaytheatre.ie

Intersex Ireland
Intersex people speaking up, telling our stories and spreading awareness.
W: www.intersexireland.org E: intersex.ie@gmail.com

INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group
Subgroup of the INTO union advocating for LGBTQ+ inclusion in primary schools in Ireland. E: lgbt@into.ie

Irish Gay Dads
Representing LGBTQ+ families with same-sex male parents.
W: www.irishgaydads.ie E: irishgaydads@gmail.com T/Insta: @irishgaydads

Irish Queer Archive
The most comprehensive collection of material in Ireland relating to homosexuality and LGBT studies. For access to collection: info@nli.ie
E: irishqueerarchive@gmail.com

LGBT Ireland
Supporting, educating and connecting to enhance LGBTQ+ lives. 80 Dame Street, Dublin 2
W: www.lgbt.ie E: info@lgbt.ie

LGBTQ+ Telefriending
Service An opportunity for older members to connect with another LGBTQ+ person and receive mutual connection and support by telephone.
W: www.lgbt.ie/telefriending

LGBT Traveller & Roma Group
Aiming to increase the promotion, protection, inclusion and celebration of LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma individuals and their families. W: www.travandromalgbti.ie

LGBTAA Ireland
LGBT AA group meetings.
W: www.lgbtaaireland.com E: lgbtaaireland@gmail.com

Man2Man
HIV prevention and sexual health and wellbeing for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men.
W: www.man2man.ie

MPOWER
Empowering gay, bisexual and trans men towards improved sexual health.
W: www.mpower.hivireland.ie
Insta: @mpowerprogramme

NATIONAL LGBT+ HELPLINE
Freephone 1800 929 539 Monday to Thursday: 6:30pm to 10pm, Fridays: 4pm to 10pm, Weekends: 4pm to 6pm

Neuro Pride
Create a community where Neurodivergent people can connect and be proud of who they are.
W: www.neuropride.ie E: NeuroPrideIreland@gmail.com

NIPS Dublin- Gay Mens Nudist Group Monthly social events.
W: www.meetup.com/nips-dublin-gay-nudists

NXF (National LGBT Federation)
Campaigning for the equal rights of, LGBTQ+ people in Ireland and internationally.
W: www.nxf.ie

Outcomers
A social and befriending support group for LGBTQ+ people. 8 Roden Place, Dundalk, Co Louth. W: www.outcomers.org E: info@outcomers.org T: 042 932 9816

Outhouse
LGBTQ+ community resource centre 135 Capel Street Dublin. W: www.outhouse.ie/ 01 873 4999 Email: info@outhouse.ie

Pavee Point
Improving the quality of life of the Traveler and Roma community. 46 Charles Street Great, Dublin 1. www.paveepoint.ie E: info@pavee.ie

Queer Culture Ireland
Irish LGBTQ+ culture, history and art group.
Insta: @queercultureireland
E: queercultureireland@gmail.com

Rewind Fastforward Record
A national artistic initiative exploring local LGBTQ+ histories. Insta: @rewindfastforwardrecord

Running Amach
Social Networking Site for LGBT+ women in Ireland
W: meetup.com/dublin-lgbtq-womens-social-networking-club

ShoutOut
Delivering LGBTQ+- inclusive education in schools across Ireland W: www.shoutout.ie E: director@shoutout.ie

Small Trans Library
Trans volunteers organising free events, activities, and support for trans people in Dublin.
W: www.smalltranslibrary.org Insta: @translibdub

SpunOut
Ireland's youth information website W: www.spunout.ie

The Switchboard
Support and resources for the LGBTQ+ community, their family, friend and allies. W: www.theswitchboard.ie
E: ask@theswitchboard.ie T: (01) 8721055

Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin 
E: transpridedublin@gmail.com Insta: @transpridedublin

Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)
Advice, help and support for the trans community.
W: www.teni.ie T: (01) 873 3575 E: office@teni.ie

inc. Trans Femme Social Group
E: lilth@teni.ie

Trans Peer Support Group
E: tpsgdublin@gmail.com

Trans Equality Together
A coalition working to create an Ireland where trans and non-binary people are equal, safe & valued.
W: www.transequalitytogether.com
Insta: @transeqtogether

Trans Greystones
Community support group.
E: transgraystones@gmail.com W: www.facebook.com/ TransGreystones/

Transformers Dublin / TransParenCI Dublin
Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth / parents and family members of trans and non-binary people.
E: transparencigroup@gmail.com

Transgender Family Support Line
A helpline for family members of trans and non binary people. T: 01-9073707 Sundays, 6pm to 9pm and Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm

Trinity LGBT Staff Network
For staff and allies atTCD. W: www.tcdlgbtstaff.com
E: lgbtstaff@tcdie

Union of Students Ireland (USI)
The student movement on the island of Ireland promotes the interests of students studying in third level colleges and universities.
W: www.usi.ie T: (01) 7099 300

Under The Rainbow
United by activism for human rights, equality, health and wellness.
W: www.undertherainbow.ie E: info@undertherainbow.ie

Youth Work Ireland
Supporting, empowering, inspiring and educating young people across Ireland. W: www.youthworkireland.ie T: 01-8584500

Cork, Kerry & The South

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS

Choral Con Fusion
An inclusive choir in Cork City.
W: www.ChoralConFusion.com
E: info@choralconfusion.com
Socials : @ChoralConFusion

Co-dependents Anonymous
Cork A fellowship to develop healthy and loving relationships. Meeting via Zoom. E: info@codaireland.com

Cork LGBT Archive
W: www.corklgbtarchive.com
E: info@corklgbtarchive.com Twitter: CorkLGBTArchive
Instagram: CorkLGBTArchive

Gay Project
Advocating, informing, supporting and connecting GBTQ+ people. South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork.
W: www.gayproject.ie E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021 4300 430 (inc) Up Cork LGBTI+ Youth Project / Outstaged Drama Group QueerVibes Social Café / Table Talk Café

Gender Odyssey Support Service And Information Project (GOSSIP)
A peer support group for trans people living in the West of Ireland. W: www.gossipgalway.com
E: gossipgalway@gmail.com

Gender Rebels Cork
Supporting Cork’s trans, intersex, non-binary and gender nonconforming folk.
W: www.genderrebelscork.com
E: info@genderrebelscork.com Insta: @genderrebelscork

Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS)
A safe space for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13-17 to meet people, have fun, and learn a little too.
W: www.kdys.ie Listowel E: edeloconnor@kdys.ie
T: 0860651937
Tralee T: 066-7121674
Killarney T: 064-6631748

LINC
Advocating for lesbian and bisexual women in Ireland. Support, training and social events. 11a White Street St, Ballintemple, Cork.
W: www.linc.ie E: info@linc.ie Te: 021 480 8600

Inc. WorkLINC
Education and employment programme.
E: laura@linc.ie LINC Drama / LINC Book Club

Listowel Family Resource Centre- LGBT+
Mentoring Programme For over 18s who identify as LGBTQ+/questioning, or the parents of LGBT+/questioning children. E: Daniel.quirke@listowelfrc.ie T: 087-6050069

OUT-Lit LGBT+ Book Club
An LGBTQ+ inclusive book club in Cork. E: out-litbookclub@gayproject.ie T: 021 430 0430
Socials: @outlitcork

ScEEN in Kerry
LGBTQ+ community group. W: www.sceeninkerry.com E: sceeninkerry@gmail.com
Insta: @sceeninkerry

Seeding the County
LGBTQ+ development project. Youghal, Co Cork.
E: seedingthecounty@gmail.com T: 0879890336

The Sexual Health Centre
LGBTQ+ sexual health support. Remote services available nationwide. 16 Peters Street, Cork W: www.sexualhealthcentre.com
E: info@sexualhealthcentre.com T: 021 427 6676

Trans Kerry Support Group Support
group for trans people 18+. E: transkerry@gmail.com FB: Trans Kerry Support Group Insta: @transkerry_supportgroup

Trans Limerick Community (TLC)
A peer support group for trans, non-binary, gender diverse and questioning adults.
W: www.ormstonhouse.com/trans-limerick-community/
E: translimerick@gmail.com Tw & Insta: @TransLimerick

Transformers Cork / TransParenCi Cork
Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth / parents and family members of trans and nonbinary people.
E: transparencigroup@gmail.com T: 087 920 2858

We Are Family
Peer support group for parents of LGBTQ+ children of any age. Cumann na Daoine, Catherine St, Youghal, Co Cork. T: 0879890336

Youghal & East Cork
LGBTI+ Network Monthly meetups and events. E: lgbtyoughal@gmail.com
T: 0879890336

Galway, The West and North West

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS

AMACH!
LGBT+ Galway Advocacy, training and education, health and wellbeing programmes, and social groups for the LGBTQ+ community in Galway and surrounding areas.Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Rd, Galway.
W: www.amachlgbt.com E: info@amachlgbt.com
T: 089 4975162

Co-Dependents Anonymous
Westport / Galway / Salthill A fellowship to develop healthy and loving relationships. Meeting via Zoom
E: info@codaireland.com

GOSHH Limerick (Gender, Orientation, Sexual Health, HIV)
Counselling, support, training, rapid testing.
T: (061) 314 354 E: info@goshh.ie W: goshh.ie

ShOUT LGBT+ Youth Project
A safe, supportive and positive space for LGBTQ+ young people and allies aged 13-24. Youth Work Ireland Galway, 41-43 Prospect Hill, Galway City.
E: lisa.cannon@youthworkgalway.ie / shout@youthworkgalway.ie T: 0876595534

Smily LGBT Youth Group Sligo
Leitrim A safe and fun environment, where young LGBTQ+ people can be who they are or want to be.
E: info@ncycs.ie W: www.ncycs.ie/youth-clubs/

Trans Limerick Community (TLC)
A peer support group for trans, non-binary, gender diverse and questioning adults based in the Limerick region.
Email: translimerick@gmail.com Twitter: @TransLimerick Instagram: @TransLimerick

Trans Northwest
A peer support group in the Northwest for trans, non-binary, gender fluid and gender non conforming folk. E: transnorthwestirl@gmail.com
Instagram: @transnorthwest

The Midlands

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS

Co-Dependents Anonymous-Fermanagh
A fellowship to develop healthy and loving relationships. Meeting via Zoom. E: info@codaireland.com

Midlands LGBT+ Project
Support for and social groups for LGBTQ+ people in Laois, Offaly, Kildare and Westmeath. (inc Trans Midlands) Midlands LGBT+ Project, Unit D, JFL House, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
W: www.midlandslgbtproject.com
E: help@midlandslgbtproject.com T: 0860757985

Trans Waterford
A peer support group for trans, nonbinary and questioning adults. E: transgroup.waterford@gmail.com 
Insta: @transwaterford

Northern Ireland

SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ORGANISATIONS

Rainbow Project Advice
advocacy, support, sexual health and more for LGBTQ+ people. W: www.rainbow-project.org T: Belfast 02890319030 Derry :02871283030

Rainbow Refugees
Welcoming LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in Northern Ireland.
E: rainbowrefugeesni@gmail.com
Insta: @rainbowrefugeesni

Sports

Azlans Ulster’s
all inclusive rugby team
E: belfastazlans@gmail.com FB: Azlans

Belfast Blaze FC
Belfast’s LGBTQ+/inclusive football team. Insta: @belfastblaze.f.c

Cork Hellhounds
RFC LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club.
W: www.corkhellhounds.ie E: hello@corkhellhounds.ie

Cork Rebels
FC Cork’s LGBTQ+ football team.
W: www.corkrebelsfc.com Insta: @corkrebelsfc

Dublin Devils FC
Dublin’sLGBTQ+/inclusive football team. FB/Twitter/Insta: @DublinDevilsFC

Dublin Front Runners AC
LGBTQ+ running club based in Phoenix Park. W: www.dublinfrontrunners.ie F: @dublinfrontrunnersac Insta: @dublinfrontrunners

Emerald Warriors
RFC LGBTQ+ rugby club, Dublin.
W: www.ewrfc.ie Insta: @emeraldwarriors

Flaming Feathers
LGBTQ+ badminton club, Dublin.
E: flamingfeathersdublin@gmail.com
Insta: @flaming_feathers_bc

In4Squash
LGBTQ+ squash club, Dublin.
FB: In4squash Ireland

LINC Rebels
LGBTQ+ women’s soccer team in Cork. E: ciara@linc.ie

Na Gaeil Aeracha Dublin
LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA club. Insta/Twitter/FB: @NaGaeilAeracha

Out And About
Dublin-based hiking club
W: www.gay-hiking.org E: info@gay-hiking.org

Out 2 Tennis
Dublin LGBTQ+ tennis club. FB: Out2tennis Instagram: @out2tennis

Pink Ladies Hockey LGBTQ+ hockey club in Dublin.
W: www.pinkladieshockey.com
E: pinkladieshcdublin@gmail.com

Sporting Pride
Developing LGBTQ+ inclusivity in sport.
W: www.sportingpride.ie Insta: @SportingPrideIreland Twitter: @SportingPrideIE

Waterford Front Runners
LGBTQ+ running club based in Tramore. Insta: @WaterfordFrontRunners

Wet and Wild
Sports and social club. Insta: @wetandwildsportsclub