Directory

Community Listings — Organisations — Supports

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

Amach Le Dia

A fully affirming space for LGBTQ+ Christians.

W: amachledia.wixsite.com/website

Insta: @amachledia

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.

E: blackqueerbookclub@gmail.com

Insta: @black.queerbookclub

Dining Out Ireland Organisation

A social dinner club for gay men.

W: www.meetup.com/gay-diningout-ireland

E: info@diningoutireland.org

Dublin Gaymers

LGBTQ+ 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 they are valued, equal, safe and celebrated.

W: www.dublinlesbianline.ie

E: info@dublinlesbianline.ie

T: (01) 872 9911

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 other men who have sex with men.

W: www.gayhealthnetwork.ie

Gay Men’s Health Service (GMHS) HSE

Sexual health and wellbeing service for GBTQ+ 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 LGBTQ+ film event.

W: www.gaze.ie

GCN (Gay Community News)

Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ media and paper of record.

W: www.gcn.ie E: info@gcn.ie

T: (01) 675 5025

Glória - LGBTQ+ Choir

W: www.gloria.ie

Greenbow LGBT Deaf Group

A non-profit organisation run for the benefit of all deaf/hard of hearing LGBTQ+ people.

FB: Greenbow Deaf LGBT Ireland

HSE Helplines: Drugs and Alcohol Support Service

W: drugs.ie / 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 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 

X/Insta: @irishgaydads

Irish Queer Archive 

The most comprehensive collection of material in Ireland relating to homosexuality and LGBTQ+ studies. 

E: irishqueerarchive@gmail.com 

For access to collection: info@nli.ie

LGBT Ireland 

Supporting, educating and connecting to enhance LGBTQ+ lives. 80 Dame St, 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 phone. 

W: www.lgbt.ie/telefriending

LGBT Traveller & Roma Group 

Aiming to increase the promotion, protection, inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ+ 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 of who they are. 

W: www.neuropride.ie

E: neuroprideireland@gmail.com

NIPS Dublin - Gay Mens Nudist Group 

Monthly social events.

W: www.nips-dublin.com

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 St, Dublin 1.

W: www.outhouse.ie 

E: info@outhouse.ie 

T: (01) 873 4999

Pavee Point 

Improving the quality of life of the 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.je

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) 872 1055

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 

E: office@teni.ie 

T: (01) 873 3575

inc. Trans Femme Social Group 

E: transfemmesocialgroupdublin@ gmail.com 

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 and valued. 

W: www.transequalitytogether.com 

Insta: @transeqtogether

Trans Greystones 

Community support group. 

E: transgreystones@gmail.com 

FB: 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) 907 3707 

Sundays: 6 to 9pm, Tuesdays: 10am  to 12pm

Trinity LGBT Staff Network 

For staff and allies at TCD. 

W: www.tcdlgbtstaff.com 

E: Igbtstaff@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.je 

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

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

FB: CorkLGBTArchive

X: @CorkLGBThistory

Gay Project

Advocating, informing, supporting

and connecting LGBTQ+ 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 to 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

LINQ Ireland

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

11a White St, Ballintemple, Cork.

W: www.linqireland.ie

E: info@linqireland.ie

T: 021 480 8600

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/translimerick-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 nonbinary 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

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 to 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-youthgroup

E: info@ncycs.ie

Trans Northwest 

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

E: transnorthwestirl@gmail.com 

Insta: @transnorthwest

The Midlands

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

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. 

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: Igbtsoftball@gmail.com 

Insta: @lgbtsoftball

LINQ Rebels 

LGBTQ+ women's soccer team in Cork. 

E: info@linqirelandje 

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 

Out2Tennis 

Dublin LGBTQ+ tennis club. 

FB: Out2tennis 

Insta: @out2tennis 

Phoenix Tigers 

Dublin-based LGBTQ+ social football for women/non-binary people. 

E: info@phoenixtigers.com 

T: 0876431402  Insta: @phoenixtigersfc 

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.je 

Insta: @SportingPridelreland 

X: @Sporting PridelE 

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