Supporting LGBT+

Welcome to OutWest

OutWest is a Voluntary Social, Support and Advocacy Group for LGBT+ People in Connacht

Drop In Centre

The centre will provide a relaxed welcoming space for LGBT+ people, families and partners to sociali

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Helpline

The LGBT Helpline service is provided by a network of trained volunteers.

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Pride News

The idea of Pride is to create a safe space where like minded people can come and mingle be who they

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Support Equality with a Donation

Your donation would be an amazing way to support the LGBT+ community in the West of Ireland. Your contribution will help create significant changes and progress in our community and support our local Drop In Centre.

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Donate to Help OutWest

Everyone should be allowed to be who we truly are. We believe in equality. Plain and simple! Your donation will help us provide a safe community and support group to those who need our help.

Upcoming Events

01 May 21

OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in

OutWest is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in Time: May 1, 2021 4 PM Dublin Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93142086891?pwd=UkpwQndhNEsybU9UY3RxTkhXamdrdz09 Meeting ID: 931 4208 6891…

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08 May 21

OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in

OutWest is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in Time: May 8, 2021 4 PM Dublin Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93142086891?pwd=UkpwQndhNEsybU9UY3RxTkhXamdrdz09 Meeting ID: 931 4208 6891…

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15 May 21

OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in

OutWest is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in Time: May 15, 2021 4 PM Dublin Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93142086891?pwd=UkpwQndhNEsybU9UY3RxTkhXamdrdz09 Meeting ID: 931 4208 6891…

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22 May 21

OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in

OutWest is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OutWest LGBT+ Online Drop-in Time: May 22, 2021 4 PM Dublin Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93142086891?pwd=UkpwQndhNEsybU9UY3RxTkhXamdrdz09 Meeting ID: 931 4208 6891…

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Latest News

LGBTQ

Thoughts from a Member

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My story…. Open the zip of the invisible bubble that surrounds you and step out into your world. Asleep, alone, eyes closed in an empty world of nothingness. I talked. I cried. I laughed. But was I different? Fun and games, laughs and tears like everyone else. But I was different. Why me?

Mayo Pride 2020

1 June 2020 0Likes

This year we are keeping our Pride event online and we’re delighted to announce Pride Inside, an online Pride festival happening from July 11-19th.

Culture Events

Drop In Centre Opening

1 January 2020 0Likes

Mayo’s first LGBT+ drop-in centre will open in Castlebar on 18th January 2020. The centre will provide a relaxed welcoming space for LGBT+ people, families and partners to socialise, chat, and make connections.

LGBTQ

Thoughts from a Member

27 July 2020 0Likes

What you're Saying

Brilliant. Well done to you all. All the best with the drop in centre.

January 2020

Anonymous

You’re doing great work and volunteering. Kindest from Roscommon. Your chat line will be a tremendous lifeline to many. God bless, be safe and take care

March 2020

Anonymous

Coming from Achill Island to student life in Trinity was a very similar experience for me though in the late 70’s being gay wasn’t that easy in Dublin either. Thank god we’ve all moved on and grown up a lot as a nation.

January 2020

Anonymous

I feel like so many Elders of the LGBTA community get forgotten and left behind, it warms my heart when stuff like this is shared, they deserve all the love and happiness.

March 2020

Anonymous

The LGBT+ community needs OutWest.

July 2019

Anonymous

Love for one another, not hate or prejudice.

December 2019

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Coming Soon: Our brand new Book Club as part of ou

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Our last Drop In before Christmas is happening thi

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Coming Soon: Our brand new Book Club as part of ou

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OutWest

1 day ago

Don't forget! Today (Tuesday 27th of April) is our monthly online Bring & Brag Book Club, 7pm - 8pm!! 🏳️‍🌈
Bring your own favourite book, and let's chat about it!! 📖
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OutWest Online Bring & Brag Book Club

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On the last Tuesday of each month, we are hosting an online book club. Because of libraries and bookshops being shut, we are operating a bit differently to a regular book club. Instead of the group re...

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OutWest

2 days ago

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! 🏳️‍🌈
Watch the video below of Moninne Griffith (CEO of BeLonG To Youth Services) where she shares why visibility is essential for younger lesbians and what being a lesbian means to her.
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Lesbian Day of Visibility: A Message from our CEO, Moninne Griffith

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April 26th is Lesbian Visibility Day - a time to celebrate the diversity of our lesbian community. Here, our CEO Moninne Griffith (she/her) reflects on what ...

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OutWest

3 days ago

Anti Conversion Therapy Coalition calls for a complete ban of conversion therapy in Northern Ireland & the Republic of Ireland 🏳️‍🌈
Sign the petition now!

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Ban the practice of conversion therapy on the island of Ireland!

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I'm taking action to ban the practice of conversion therapy on the island of Ireland. Will you join me by signing this petition?

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OutWest

5 days ago

This Tuesday 27th of April is our monthly online Bring & Brag Book Club, 7pm - 8pm!! 🏳️‍🌈
Bring your own favourite book, and let's chat about it!! 📖
Click on the link below to access the Zoom link 👇 outwest.ie/program/outwest-online-book-club-4/

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OutWest Online Bring & Brag Book Club

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