Listings -Organisations -Supports
Directory
Online
LINC-Menopause Café Monthly, online menopause group meet to discuss peri-menopause and menopause offering information, shared experiences, and peer support.
E: info@linc.ie for zoom link.
LINC After Dark Offering community members a space to connect, share experiences and guidance. Meets weekly on Thursday nights over zoom. E: info@linc.ie for zoom details.
TransParenCI Minis A support group specifically for parents of trans and non-binary children up to the age of 12. Meets once a month via Zoom. E: transparencigroup@gmail.com
Transcend A support group for 18-24 yr olds. Meets online every 6 weeks via zoom. E: transparencigroup@gmail.com
Trans Writers Union Offers to put trans creatives in contact with people seeking to platform trans voices; to create clear, accessible ways for trans writers to meet their contemporaries; and to offer support to every trans writer from the budding hobbyist to the published author. E: transwritersu@gmail.com W: transwritersunion.com
Gender.rip A loose association of trans, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and gender curious/questioning artists ready to kill gender.
E: gender.rip@gmail.com W: https://www.gender.rip/
Dublin & The East
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Dundalk Outcomers 8 Roden Place Dundalk
T: 042 932 9816
W: www.outcomers.org
Outhouse - LGBT Community Resource Centre
105 Capel Street, Dublin 1
W: www.outhouse.ie T: 01 873 4999
E: info@outhouse.ie F: Outhouse
T: @Outhouse_Dublin
Outhouse - GOLD (GBT+ Men 55+)
A Peer Support Group for gay men who are 55+
List of Services: Wednesday afternoon, Fridays, GOLD Café for older men, 12pm-3pm
T: (01) 873 4999
W: http://www.outhouse.ie/page16. html
Outhouse - Acting Out
E: actingoutgroup@gmail.com
T: 0851289130
Address: Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin
W: www.actingoutgroup.com
Twitter and Instagram: @actingoutgroup
LGBTAA Ireland - Live & Let Live AA Group
St Teresa’s Church, Clarendon St, Dublin 2. Email: lgbtaaireland@gmail.com
W: www.lgbtaaireland.com
Update on meetings:
http:// lgbtaaireland.com/index.php/lgbt- aa-meetings/
In person meetings:
Tuesday Beginners Meeting 6.30pm. Saturday Step Meeting 7.30pm / Zoom meeting: Wed: 6.30pm
LGBTAA Ireland - LGBT AA Group Outhouse Outhouse, 105 Capel St, Dublin 1. Email: lgbtaaireland@gmail.com
W: www.lgbtaaireland.com
Update on meetings: http://lgbtaaireland.com/index.php/
In-person meetings:
Mon: 8:00 pm (6:30pm on Bank Holidays), Fri: 8.00pm, Sun: 6.30pm Zoom meetings:
Mon: 8.00pm, Fri: 8.00pm
Sun: 6.30pm
MONDAY
BeLonG To Tuesdays - The New Young Person Project
Every Second Monday,
5-6pm, Online
BeLonG To, 13 Parliament St. Temple Bar, Dublin 2
T: (01) 670 6223
W: belongto.org
Dundalk Outcomers Women’ Night
3rd Monday of each month. T: 042 932 9816
W: outcomers.org
LGBTAA Ireland - Secular LGBT+ AA Group
Monday, 1pm, Zoom meeting
Email: lgbtaaireland@gmail.com
Website: www.lgbtaaireland.com Update on meetings: http://lgbtaaireland.com/ index.php/lgbt-aa-meetings/
TUESDAY
Dundalk Outcomers Men’s Night
T: 042 932 9816
W: outcomers.org
BeLonG To Tuesdays - Over 18’s Group (18-23) 6-8pm
BeLonG To, 13 Parliament St. Temple Bar, Dublin 2
T: (01) 670 6233 W: belongto.org
BeLonG To Tuesdays - Under 18’s Group (13-17) 6-8pm
Group for LGBT young people in a safe and fun environment BeLonG To, 13 Parliament St. Temple Bar, Dublin 2
T: (01) 670 6223 W: belongto.org
WEDNESDAY
IndividualiTY
5:30-7:30pm
Weekly meeting for trans and non-binary young people and young people questioning their gender identity.
BeLonG To, 13 Parliament St, Temple Bar
Dublin 2
For more info T: (01) 670 6233
Or W: belongto.org
Dublin Gaymers
A friendly community where LGBT+ people and their allies can hang out, make new friends and play some games. Board gaming nights third Wednesday of every month, Street 66.
Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/DublinGaymers/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ Ms4RwYGZWW
E: dublingaymers@gmail.com
LGBT Helpline -LGBTI+ Older and Bolder Online Community An exclusive self-help and mutual support space for Older members of the Irish LGBT Community to connect and make the most of our diverse community during this period of uncertainty. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/506586810006505
LGBT Helpline -LGBTI+ Telefrieding Service Telefriending is an opportunity for older members to connect with another person who also identifies as LGBTI+ to share joy, laughter and receive mutual connection and support by telephone. W: https://lgbt.ie/telefriending/
THURSDAY
The Ladybirds
Group for LBT gals and non-binary pals!
6-8pm
BeLonG To, 13 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
For more info T: (01) 670 6233
Or W: belongto.org
FRIDAY
Small Trans Library - Reading Group:
A monthly reading group for trans people to discuss a chapter or two of a trans-authored book! Reading materials can be provided by the library. First Friday of the month, 6pm Address: MoLI - Museum of Literature Ireland, 86 Saint Stephen’s Green, D02 XY43
E: dublin@smalltranslibrary.org
Website: smalltranslibrary.org
Trans Femme Social Group
A social group for trans feminine people who meet weekly for a coffee and a chat.
Friday, 6:30-8:30pm
E: lilith@teni.ie
Address: 10 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin 7
SATURDAY
Small Trans Library - Drop-in library
A regular drop-in to browse the library’s catalogue or have a cosy chill hangout with other trans people for a few hours. Third Saturday of the month, afternoon.
Address: TENI Community Space, 10 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin
E: dublin@smalltranslibrary.org
Website: smalltranslibrary.org
OTHER GROUPS
Small Trans Library
The Library holds many community events throughout the year. Follow @translibdub or subscribe to tinyletter.com/translibdub
E: dublin@smalltranslibrary.org
Address: C/O 10 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin
W: smalltranslibrary.org
Pavee Point
E: info@pavee.ie
T: 01 8780255
Address: 46 Charles Street Great, Dublin 1
Website: www.paveepoint.ie
Labour LGBT
E: lgbt@labour.ie
W: https://labour.ie/section/labour-lgbt/
Twitter: @labourlgbt
F: Labour LGBT
T: 01-6784700
INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group
Voluntary subgroup of the wider INTO union that advocates for LGBT+ inclusion in primary schools in Ireland.
E: intolgbtgroupsecretary@gmail.com
F: Into LGBT Teachers Group
Twitter: @intolgbt
Instagram: @intolgbt
Gloria - LGBT+ Choir For information visit www.gloria.ie
Dining Out Ireland Organisation
E: info@diningoutireland.org
W: https://www.meetup.com/Gay-Dining-Out-Ireland/
Running Amach
Social Networking Site for LGBT+ women in Ireland
W: meetup.com/dublin-lgbtq-womens-social-networking-club
NIPS Dublin Gay Mens Nudist Group
Group that organises monthly social events.
W: meetup.com/nips-dublin-gay-nudists
HEALTH & HELP
Gay Men’s Health Service (GMHS) HSE
Meath Primary Care Centre, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8
T: 353 1 9212730
E: mhsclinic@hse.ie W: gmhs.ie
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) Advice, help and support.
T: (01) 873 3575
E: office@teni.ie W: teni.ie
HIV Ireland
70 Eccles St. Dublin7 T: (01) 873 3799
E: info@hivireland.ie W: hivireland.ie
HSE Helpline - Drugs and Alcohol Helpline and Email Support Service
T: 1800 459 459
E: helpline@hse.ie
Address: Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Further Information: www.drugs.ie; www.askaboutalcohol.ie
HSE Helpline - HIV and Sexual Health Helpline and Email Support Service
T: 1800 459 459
E: helpline@hse.ie
Address: Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Further Information: www.sexualwellbeing.ie
Belong To Drug and Alcohol Service
Support for young people around drugs and alcohol.
T: 01 670 6223
W: belongto.org
E: drugsoutreach@belongto.org
Man2Man.ie
Sexual health information in nine languages.
Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
W: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)
Committed to providing a welcome and confidential environment for LGBTQ+ people seeking legal advice on legal issues where gender and sexuality are a factor,
Email lgbtqi@flac.ie including your full name, phone number and a brief description.
W: flac.ie T: 1890 350 520 or 01- 8745690
HELPLINES & PEER SUPPORT
LGBT Helpline
E: info@lgbt.ie
T: 01-6859280
Address: 80 Dame Street, Dublin 2 W: LGBT.ie
TransParenCI Dublin
Peer support group for parents and family members of trans people. Monthly Meetings, Online/In-Person E: transparencigroup@gmail.com
Transformers Dublin
Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth.
Monthly meetings, Online/In-Person Email: transparencigroup@gmail.com
Trans Peer Support Group Meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 7-9pm (In-person and Zoom). First meeting of the month in-person in the TENI offices. Please email for the zoom link, as it may change. Periodic social activities when there’s a 5-Wednesday month, examples of previous activities: picnics in the Park, quiz nights and movie nights.
Address: Address: TENI, 10 Ellis Quay, Arran Quay, Dublin
E: tpsgdublin@gmail.com
Trans Greystones
A Trans Community Support Group based in the greater Greystones area.
E: transgraystones@gmail.com
W: https://www.facebook.com/TransGreystones/
Dublin Lesbian Line
For updates and information visit: dublinlesbianline.ie
F: Dublin Lesbian Line
Twitter: @DubLesbianLine
E: info@dublinlesbianline.ie
Transgender Family Support Line
A helpline for family members of trans and non binary people. It is a great listening and signposting service for people.
T: 01-9073707
Sun: 6pm-9pm
Tues: 10am-12pm
The Switchboard
Formerly Gay Switchboard Ireland. Dedicated phonelines on different nights of the week serving different areas of the community.
T: (01) 872 1055
E: ask@theswitchboard.ie
Greenbow LGBT Deaf Group
F: Greenbow Deaf LGBT Ireland
STUDENT LGBT+ SOCIETIES
National Union of Students in Ireland
E: info@usi.ie
T: 01 709 9300
Address: 12 Shamrock Villas Dublin 6W D6W XH75
Website: www.USI.ie
DCU LGBTA Society
E: dculgbt@gmail.com
Address: Dublin City University, Collins Ave Ext, Whitehall, Dublin 9. Social Media: @dculgbta
W: https://dcuclubsandsocs.ie/society/lgbta
Weekly events, every Wednesday and Thursday (Available exclusively to DCU students). Wednesday events are coffee mornings, which allow for casual conversation and meeting new people in the society. Thursday events change by week, and information is available on Instagram.
Cork, Kerry & The South
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Gay Project
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32.
W: www.gayproject.ie
Cork LGBT Archive [Email, Twitter, and Facebook on Wesbite]
W: corklgbtarchive.com
E: info@corklgbtarchive.com Twitter: @CorkLGBThistory Facebook: CorkLGBTArchive
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS)
KDYS is a safe space where you can get the chance to meet people, chat, have fun, and learn a little too.
Ages: 13-17 years. W: kdys.ie
KDYS Listowel
E: edeloconnor@kdys.ie
T: 0860651937
Address: Upper Church Street Listowel
Snapchat: kdyslistowel Instagram: @kdyslistowel Facebook: Kdys Listowel Twitter: @KdysListowel
KDYS Tralee
T: 066-7121674
Address: KDYS Denny St. Tralee Co. Kerry
KDYS Killarney
T: 064-6631748
Address: Fair Hill, Killarney
Listowel Family Resource Centre - LGBT+ Mentoring Programme Available to all those over 18 who identify as LGBT+/questioning, or the parents of LGBT+/questioning children, county-wide
E: Daniel.quirke@listowelfrc.ie T: 087-6050069
TransParentCI
E: kfrcs20@gmail.com
T: 066-7181333
Address: St. John’s Parish Centre, Castle St., Tralee
W: kerryadolescentcounselling.ie
LINC
In-person Drop-Ins: Tuesday, Wednesday (11 am -3 pm), Thursday 11 am - 8 pm), and Saturday (2 pm-4pm).Come have a cup of tea or coffee, and chat with staff and other community members on the cozy couches indoors or in newly rejuvenated outdoor space.
E: info@linc.ie
Te: 021 480 8600
Address: 11a White Street St, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 D36W
W: www.linc.ie
F: LINC
Insta: lincIreland
Twitter: @LINCwomen
LINC Book Club
The LINC Book Club explores a different work each month with queer themes/by LGBTI+ writers. E: info@linc.ie
LINC - WorkLINC
Education and employment programme open for one to one appointments and advice with dedicated LINC staff member Laura. E: laura@linc.ie
TUESDAYS
LINC Drama
Tuesday, 7-9pm, script writing, improv, team building and acting workshops.
W: www.linc.ie
E: info@linc.ie
Gay Project - Table Talk Café
1pm-3pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
Gay Project - QueerVibes Social Café
6pm-8pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
Gay Project - Yoga for Men
7:30pm-8:30pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
WEDNESDAYS
Gay Project - Midweek Drop-in Café
1pm-3pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
Gay Project - Up Cork LGBTI+ Youth Project 4pm-7pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
Choral Con Fusion
An inclusive choir rehearse in Cork City.
Weekly meetings, Wednesday.
E: info@choralconfusion.com Address : Rehearsals take place in Cork City.
Website: www.ChoralConFusion.com
Socials : @ChoralConFusion
Co-dependents Anonymous - Cork Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
7.15pm. Meeting via Zoom. E: info@codaireland.com
THURSDAYS
Gay Project - Up Cork LGBTI+ Youth Project 6pm-8pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
FRIDAYS
Gay Project - Outstaged Drama Group
6:30pm-8pm
E: info@gayproject.ie
T: 021-4300430
Address: Gay Project, South parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street, Ballintemple, Cork, T12 CX32
W: www.gayproject.ie
OTHER GROUPS
Transformers Cork
Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth.
Monthly meetings, Online/In-Person T: 087 920 2858
Email: transparencigroup@gmail. com
TransParenCi Cork
Peer and support group for parents and family members of trans and non-binary people.
Monthly meetings, Online/In-Person
E: transparencigroup@gmail.com
T: 087 920 2858
ScEEN in Kerry
E: sceeninkerry@gmail.com T: 087-6050069
W: sceeninkerry.com
F: ScEEN in Kerry
I: @sceeninkerry
Trans Kerry Support Group (18+)
E: transkerry@gmail.com T:083-0188586/087-6060069 F: Trans Kerry Support Group I: @transkerry_supportgroup
Gender Rebels Cork Supporting Cork’s trans, intersex, non-binary and gender non- conforming folk.
E: info@genderrebelscork.com W: genderrebelscork.com
HEALTH & HELP
The Sexual Health Centre Offering a wide range of services, including LGBTI+ sexual health support, HIV support, HIV testing, pregnancy testing, counselling, marginalised group support, free condom provision. Remote services available nationwide.
E: info@sexualhealthcentre.com T: 021 427 6676
Address: 16 Peters Street, Cork Website: www.sexualhealthcentre.com
STUDENT LGBT+ SOCIETIES
Cork IT LGBT Society E: lgbtcit@gmail.com
T: 021 4335759
Address: Munster Technological University, Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. T12 P928
Website: https://socsportal.cit.ie/
Galway, The West and North West
COMMUNITY CENTRES
Teach Solais
F: Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre
Twitter: @TeachSolaisLGBT
WEDNESDAY
Co-Dependents Anonymous - Westport Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
8pm. Meeting via Zoom.
E: info@codaireland.com
FRIDAY
Co-Dependents Anonymous - Galway Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
7:30pm. Meeting via Zoom. E: info@codaireland.com
SUNDAYS
Co-Dependents Anonymous - Salthill, Galway
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
11am. Meeting via Zoom. E: info@codaireland.com
OTHER GROUPS
OUT-Lit LGBT+ Book Club
A LGBTI+ inclusive book club in Cork. Meetings on last Saturday of each month, 3:30pm, in Cork Library, Grand Parade
E: out-litbookclub@gayproject.ie
T: 021 430 0430
Address: Gay Project, South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill Street,
Cork T12 CX32
Social Media (Instagram and Twitter): @OUT-Lit
Smily LGBT
Youth Group Sligo
E: smilyyoughlgbt@gmail.com
T: 089 4820330
Address: Youth Work Ireland - North Connaught, Rockwood Parade, Sligo W: http://www.ncycs.ie/smily-lgbt-youth-group/
ShOUT LGBT+
Youth Project
ShOUT LGBT+ Youth Project is a safe, supportive and positive space for LGBT+ young people, questioning young people and allies aged 13-24 based in Galway.
Weekly group meet for young people aged 13-17 and monthly groups for young people aged 18-24
E: lisa.cannon@youthworkgalway.ie shout@youthworkgalway.ie
T: 0876595534
Address: youth work Ireland Galway, 41-43 prospect hill, Galway city, Co. Galway
HEALTH & HELP
GOSHH Limerick (Gender, Orientation, Sexual Health, HIV) Counselling, Support, Training, Rapid Testing
T: (061) 314 354 E: info@goshh.ie W: goshh.ie
HELPLINES & PEER SUPPORT
Trans Limerick Community (TLC) is a peer support group for trans, non-binary, gender diverse and questioning adults based in the Limerick region.
Second Tuesday of every month, 6pm - 7.30pm.
Twitter: @TransLimerick
Instagram: @TransLimerick
Email: translimerick@gmail.com Website: https://ormstonhouse.com/ trans-limerick-community/
Gender Odyssey Support Service And Information Project (GOSSIP)
A Galway based peer support group for trans people living in the West of Ireland.
Email: gossipgalway@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gossipgalway. com/
Trans Northwest
A new trans peer support group being set up in the Northwest of Ireland. This group is a safe space for transgender, gender non-binary, gender fluid and gender non conforming folk.
E: transnorthwestirl@gmail.com W: https://www.facebook. com/TransNorthwest
The Midlands
Trans Midlands
A group for anyone over 18 in the midlands who is transgender, non binary, intersex or questioning. The group is a safe peer support and social space for our members to meet others.
Areas: Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath
E: trans@midlandslgbtproject.com T: 0860757985
Address: Midlands LGBT+ Project, Unit D, JFL House, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32 W310
W: https://midlandslgbtproject.com/services/
Trans Waterford
A peer support group for trans, non-binary and questioning people in the local community who are 18+ E: transgroup.waterford@gmail.com W: https://www.facebook.com/transwaterford
MONDAYS
Co-Dependents Anonymous - Fermanagh Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships.
7:30pm, Monday
T: (01) 9079734 info@codaireland.com
Sports & Fitness
Sporting Pride
Inspiring the LGBT+ community to be active
W: sportingpride.ie
E: info@sportingpride.ie
Twitter @SportingPrideIE
Dublin & The East
Dublin Frontrunners AC
Run three days a week.
Monday, 7pm
Wednesday, 7pm, Cricket grounds in Phoenix Park. Saturday morning, Slow & Gentle
5km option, 7km, or 10km Run from the Papal Cross, Phoenix Park, 9.45am
E: dfrsecretary@gmail.com
W: dublinfrontrunners.ie
F: Dublin Frontrunners AC
Out 2 Tennis
E: info@out2tennis.com
F: Out2tennis
Twitter @Out2Tennis Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Gay-Social-Tennis/
Pink Ladies Hockey
E: pinkladieshcdublin@gmail.com
Address: Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club, 27A Serpentine Avenue, Dublin 4.
W: www.pinkladieshockey.com
Cork, Kerry & The South
LINC Rebels
Each Monday, LBQ+ women in Cork meet to train and play soccer. All ages and abilities are welcome.
E: ciara@linc.ie