Listings — Organisations — Supports

Directory

Dublin & The East

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

Amach Le Dia A fully affirming space for LGBTQ+ Christians. W: amachledia.wixsite.com/website Insta: @amachledia

Balbriggan LGBTQ+ Book Club

E: balbrigganlgbtq@gmail.com

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

Dining Out Ireland A social dinner club for gay men. W: www.meetup.com/gay-dining-out-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 LGBT+ 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 Alcoholics Anonymous W: lgbtaaireland.com

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

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: 6:30-10pm, Fridays: 4-10pm, Weekends: 4pm-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 LGBTQ+ 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+ Centre

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

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

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

Union of Students Ireland

Student movement that promotes the interests of students studying in third level colleges and universities. W: www.usi.ie

T: (01) 709 9300

Youth Work Ireland

Supporting, empowering, inspiring and educating young people across Ireland.

W: www.youthworkireland.ie T: (01) 858 4500

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: 6-9pm, Tuesdays: 10am-12pm

Trinity LGBT Staff Network

For staff and allies at TCD. W: www.tcdlgbtstaff.com E: Igbtstaff@tcd.ie

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 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 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, trans and nonbinary inclusive. 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/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 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

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

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-youth-group

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: lgbtsoftball@gmail.com

Insta: @lgbtsoftball

LINQ Rebels LGBTQ+ women’s soccer team in Cork. E: info@linqireland.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

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.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