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Directory
Dublin & The East
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: DublinGaymers Discord: https://discord.com/invite/E29RQxV
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 & E: Same 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
Married Men’s Group A peer support group for men are/were married to women and questioning their orientation. Meetings first Thursday of each month in a Dublin venue. W: www.theswitchboard.ie T: 01 8721055
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-dublingay-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. 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
W: www.outhouse.ie T: 01 873 4999
E: info@outhouse.ie
Pavee Point Improving the quality of life of the Traveller and Roma community. 46 Charles Street Great, Dublin 1. W: 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-lgbtqwomens-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, friends 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: lilith@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 nonbinary 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 aliies at TCD.
W: www.tcdlgbtstaff.com E: lgbtstaff@tcd.ie
Union of Students Ireland (USI)
Student movement that 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: @CorkLGBThistory FB: 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: @OUT-Lit
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/translimerick-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/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/smily-lgbt-youthgroup/
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’s LGBTQ+/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
Frontrunners & Briskwalkers Cork Cork’s LGBTQ+ running and briskwalking club.
Instagram: @frbwcork Facebook: frbwcork
In4Squash LGBTQ+ squash club, Dublin.
FB: In4squashIreland
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