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Dublin & The East

ACT UP Dublin

Individuals united in angerand 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 groupsand counselling for LGBTQ+ youth.

13 Parliament St. Temple Bar,

Dublin 2.

W: www.belongto.org

T: (01) 670 6223

Inc. IndividualiTY

Fortrans 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

E: blackqueerbookclub@gmail.com

Insta: @black.queerbookclub

Dining Out Ireland Organisation

A social dinner club for gay men.

W: www.meetup.com/gay-dining- out-ireland/

E: info@diningoutireland.org

Dublin Gaymers

LGBTO+ people can make new friends and play some games.

E: dublingaymers@gmail.com

FB: DublinGaymers Discord: https://discord.gg/ Ms4RwYGZWW

Dublin Lesbian Line

Supporting LGBTQ+ women* so theyare valued, equal, safe and celebrated.

W: www.dublinlesbianline.ie

E: info@dublinlesbianline.ie

T: (01) 872 9911

Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride

Championing inclusion and equality forall.

W: www.dublinpride.ie

E: info@dublinpride.ie

Equality For Children

A campaign for equalityfor children of LGBTQ+ parents in Ireland.

W: www.equalityforchildren.ie

Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC)

Providing a welcomeand confidential environmentfor 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 other men who have sex with men.

W: www.gayhealthnetwork.ie

Gay Men's Health Service (GMHS) HSE

Sexual health and wellbeing service for GBTO+ men.

Meath Primary Care Centre, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8.

W: www.gmhs.ie

E: mhsclinic@hse.ie

T: (01) 921 2730

GAZE

Ireland's largest LGBT0+ film event.

W: www.gaze.ie

GCN (Gay Community News)

Ireland's national queer media and paper of record.

W: www.gcn.ie

E: info@gcn.ie

T: (01) 675 5025

Glòria - LGBTQ+ Choir

W: www.gloria.ie

Greenbow LGBT Deaf Group

A non-profitorganisation runforthe benefit ofall deaf/hard of hearing LGBTQ+ people.

FB: Greenbow Deaf LGBT Ireland

HSE Helplines: Drugs and Alcohol Support Service

W: www.drugs.ie; www.askaboutalcohol.ie

E: helpline@hse.ie

T: 1800 459 459

HIV and Sexual Health Support Service

W: www.sexualwellbeing.ie

E: helpline@hse.ie

T: 1800 459 459

HIV Ireland

Advocating for individuals living with HIV

70 Eccles St, Dublin 7

W: www.hivireland.ie

E: info@hivireland.ie

T: (01) 873 3799

Insight Matters

A counselling, psychotherapy and wellness centre.

106 Capel St, Dublin.

W: www.insightmatters.ie

T: (01) 891 0703

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

An annual event highlighting the best in Irish and international LGBT0+ 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 ofthe INTO union advocating for LGBT0+ inclusion in primaryschools in Ireland.

E: lgbt@into.ie

Irish Gay Dads

Representing LGBT0+ families with same-sexmale parents.

W: www.irishgaydads.ie

E: irishgaydads@gmail.com

X/Insta: @irishgaydads

Irish Queer Archive

The most comprehensive collection of material in Ireland relating to homosexuality and LGBT0+ studies. For access to collection: info@nli.ie

E: irishqueerarchive@gmail.com

LGBT Ireland

Supporting, educating and conn¬ecting to enhance LGBT0+ lives. 80 Dame St, Dublin 2.

W: www.lgbt.ie

E: info@lgbt.ie

LGBTQ+ Telefriending Service

An opportunityforolder members to connect with another LGBT0+ person and receive mutual connection and support by phone.

W: www.lgbt.ie/telefriending

LGBT Traveller & Roma Group

Aiming to increase the promotion, protection, inclusion and celebration of LGBT0+ Traveller and Roma individuals and their families.

W: www.travandromalgbti.ie

LGBT AA 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 other 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 ofwhotheyare.

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 groupforLGBTO+people.

8 Roden Place, Dundalk, Co Louth.

W: www.outcomers.org 

E: info@outcomers.org 

T: 042 932 9816

Outhouse

LGBT0+ community resource centre. 105 Capel St, Dublin 1.

W: www.outhouse.ie 

E: info@outhouse.ie 

T: (01) 8734999

Pavee Point

Improving the quality of life ofthe Traveller and Roma community. 46 Charles St Great, Dublin 1.

W: www.paveepoint.ie 

E: info@pavee.ie

Queer Culture Ireland

Irish LGBTQ+ culture, history and art group.

E: queercultureireland@gmail.com 

Insta: @queercultureireland

Rewind Fastforward Record

A national artistic initiative exploring local LGBTQ+ histories.

Insta: @rewindfastforwardrecord

Running Amach

Social Networking Site for LGBTQ+ 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

Supportand resourcesforthe LGBTQ+ community, theirfamily, friends and allies.

W: www.theswitchboard.ie 

E: ask@theswitchboard.ie 

T: (01) 872 1055

Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin

E: transpridedublin@gmail.com 

Insta: @transpridedublin

Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI)

Advice, help and supportforthe trans community.

W: www.teni.ie

T: (01) 873 3575 

E: office@teni.ie

inc. Trans Femme Social Group

E: transfemmesocialgroupdublin@gmail.com

Trans Peer Support Group

E: tpsgdublin@gmail.com

Trans EqualityTogether

A coalition working to create an Ireland where trans and non-binary people are equal, safe and valued. 

W: www.transequalitytogether.com 

Insta: @transeqtogether

Trans Greystones

Community support group.

E: transgraystones@gmail.com 

FB:TransGreystones

Transformers Dublin / TransParenCI Dublin

Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth/parents and family members oftrans 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 Tuesdays:10amto12pm

Trinity LGBT Staff Network

For staff and allies atTCD. 

W: www.tcdlgbtstaff.com 

E:flgbtstaff@tcd.ie

Union of Students Ireland (USI)

Student movement that promotes the interests ofstudents studying in third level colleges and universities. 

W: www.usi.ie 

T: (01)709 9300

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) 858 4500

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 

X: @CorkLGBThistory 

FB: CorkLGBTArchive

Gay Project

Advocating, informing, supporting and connecting GBTQ+ people.

South Parish Community Centre, Sawmill St, Ballintemple, Cork.

W: www.gayproject.ie

E: info@gayproject.ie

T: 021 4300 430

(inc) Up Cork LGBTI +

Youth Project / Outstaged Drama Group / Table Talk Café / QueerVibes Social Café

Gayze Gaymes

LGBTQ+ gaymer group based in Cork City.

E: gayzegaymes@gayproject.ie 

FB: Gayze Gaymes 

Insta: @gayzegaymes

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: 066 712 1674 Killarney 

T: 064 663 1748

LINC

Advocating for lesbian and bisexual women in Ireland. Support, training and social events.

11a White St, Ballintemple, Cork.

W: www.linc.ie 

E: info@linc.ie 

T: 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 LGBTQ+/questioning children.

E: Daniel.quirke@listowelfrc.ie 

T: 0876050069

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 St, 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 

X/Insta: @TransLimerick.

Transformers Cork / TransParenCi Cork

Peer and support group for trans and non-binary youth/parents and family members of trans and non¬binary people.

E: transparencigroup@gmail.com 

T: 0879202858

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: 0894975162

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.

W: goshh.ie 

E: info@goshh.ie T: (061) 314 354

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.

W: www.ncycs.ie/smily-lgbt-youth-group/

E: info@ncycs.ie

Trans Northwest

A peer support group in the Northwest for trans, non-binary, gender fluid and gender non¬conforming folk.

E: transnorthwestirl@gmail.com 

Insta: @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 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 LG BTQ+/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.

Socials: @DublinDevilsFC

Dublin Front Runners AC

LGBTQ+ running club based in Dublin.

W: www.dublinfrontrunners.ie 

FB: @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: @flamingfeathersbc

Frontrunners & Briskwalkers Cork

Cork's LGBTQ+ running and briskwalking club.

Fb/Insta: @frbwcork

In4Squash

LGBTQ+ squash club, Dublin. FB: In4squash Ireland

LGBT+ Softball

Supporting inclusion and participation of LGBTQ+ players in softball leagues across Ireland.

E: lgbtsoftball@gmail.com 

Insta: @lgbtsoftball

LINC Rebels

LG BTQ+ women's soccer team in Cork.

E: ciara@linc.ie

Na Gaeil Aeracha

Dublin LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA club. 

Socials: @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 Insta: @out2tennis

Pink Ladies Hockey

LGBTQ+ hockey club in Dublin.

W: www.pinkladieshockey.com 

E: pinkladieshcdublin@gmail.com

Queer Bike Rides Cork

Newsletter: QBRCork@gmail.com 

Insta: @QBRCork

Sporting Pride

Developing LGBTQ+ inclusivity in sport.

W: www.sportingpride.ie 

Insta: @SportingPrideIreland 

X: @SportingPrideIE

The Stoneballerz Softball

Dublin's LGBTQ+ softball team 

E: stoneballerz@gmail.com Insta: @stoneballerz

Waterford Front Runners

LGBTQ+ running club based in Tramore.

Insta: @WaterfordFrontRunners

Wet and Wild

Sports and social club.

Insta: @wetandwildsportsclub

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre

105 CAPEL ST, D01 R290 WWW.OUTHOUSE.IE

E: INFO@OUTHOUSE.IE / T: (01) 873 4999

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is a community space in Dublin offering diverse programmes, services and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, groups and organisations.

REGULAR EVENTS & GROUPS

MONDAY

LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

www.lgbtaaireland.com 7 - 8pm, Every Monday

Dublin Men's Group

7:30pm, 1st & 3rd Monday of every month

TUESDAY

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

www.na-ireland.org 7:30 - 9pm, Every Tuesday

GBTQ+ Men's Personal Development Course

(Ages 24+)

Free 6-week course.

6 - 8pm, Tuesdays at selected dates

LBTQ+ Women's Personal Development Course (Ages 24+)

Free 6 week course.

6 - 8pm, Tuesdays at selected dates

Ace & Aro Social Group

6 - 8pm, Every Tuesday

WEDNESDAY

GOLD

Café Social for LGBTQ+ folk 55+

3 - 5pm, Every Wednesday T-Time

Café Social for trans & non-binary folk 7 - 9pm, Every Wednesday

Garda Advice Clinic

6 - 8pm, Last Wednesday of every month

MPOWER Rapid HIV testing (FREE)

Walk-in clinic, no appointment needed

6 - 8pm, Every Wednesday

Acting Out Workshops

7 - 8:30pm, Every Wednesday

Book Club (Reserve your spot)

6 - 8pm, Every Month

THURSDAY

Open Mic Night

6:30 - 8:30pm, 3rd Thursday of every month

Bi+ Monthly

Café Social for bi+/ pansexual folk 6 - 8pm, Thursday every 2 weeks

FRIDAY

Men's Night

7 - 9pm, Every Friday in the Library

Sapphic Social

Café Social for LBTQ+ women & non-binary folk 6:30 - 8:30pm, Every Friday

LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

www.lgbtaaireland.com 7 - 8pm, Every Friday

SATURDAY

Rainbow Families Café Social Group

12 - 2pm, Every Saturday

Kindr Queer Men's Recovery Group

12:30 - 1:30pm, Every Saturday

Gay Guys Café

3 - 5pm, Every Saturday

SUNDAY

LGBTQ+ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

www.lgbtaaireland.com 7 - 8pm, Every Sunday

More events at www.outhouse.ie/events

RESIDENT ORGANIS¬ATIONS

Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride

www.dublinpride.ie

info@dublinpride.ie

Dublin Lesbian Line

www.dublinlesbianline.ie (01) 872 9911

The Switchboard

www.theswitchboard.ie ask@theswitchboard.ie (01) 872 1055

ShoutOut

www.shoutout.ie

director@shoutout.ie

Gay Health Network

www.gayhealthnetwork.ie

Sex Workers Alliance Ireland

www.sexworkers

allianceireland.org

info@swai.eu

Abortion Rights Campaign

abortionrightscampaign.ie

info@abortionrights.ie

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