Supporting LGBT+
Welcome to OutWest
OutWest is a Voluntary Social, Support and Advocacy Group for LGBT+ People in Connacht
The centre will provide a relaxed welcoming space for LGBT+ people, families and partners to sociali
The LGBT Helpline service is provided by a network of trained volunteers.
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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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.
Drop-in Centre Funds
€415 of €10.000 raised
Upcoming Events
04 December 21
OutWest Gaymes Night
OutWest presents… Gaymes Night: Dungeons & Dragons, Jackbox and board games Happening on the first Saturday of each month in Serious Business, Sligo, from 4pm to 8pm. There is a…
30 November 21
OutWest Online Bring & Brag Book Club
On the last Tuesday of each month, we are hosting an online book club. We are operating a bit differently to a regular book club. Instead of the group reading…
19 December 21
LGBTeaQ+ Online Hangouts
Happening on third Sunday of each month from 12pm to 2pm. Pop the kettle on, make your favourite beverage the way you like it, and join us on Zoom from…
16 January 22
LGBTeaQ+ Online Hangouts
Happening on third Sunday of each month from 12pm to 2pm. Pop the kettle on, make your favourite beverage the way you like it, and join us on Zoom from…
28 December 21
OutWest Online Bring & Brag Book Club
On the last Tuesday of each month, we are hosting an online book club. We are operating a bit differently to a regular book club. Instead of the group reading…
Latest News
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?
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.
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.
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?
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Congrats to Sligo Pride!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ANNOUNCEMENT🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ ![]()
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Sligo Pride are delighted to announce that we have received €7,735 in funding from the 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call!![]()
This funding is going to be used for a Spring Pride event here in Sligo this coming March, which is just over 3 months away! So watch this space for more details in the New Year 😉
TENIs response to a transphobic article, published by the Sunday Independent, was unfortunately limited to 400 words. But you can read their full response here. ![]()
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Well done to TENI - Transgender Equality Network Ireland BeLonG To Youth Services and LGBT Ireland for their considered response to blatant to transphobia in a national newspaper 🏳️🌈👏
The Coalition Against Transphobia respond to offensive Eilis O'Hanlon column
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The Coalition Against Transphobia is comprised of Transgender Equality Network Ireland, Belong To and LGBT Ireland.
Don't forget, we're here at the drop-in until 6pm today. Stop by and say hi! 🏳️🌈
Always a fun afternoon at our LGBTeaQ+Coffee meet up in Sligo ☕🍰![]()
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And in Castlebar, our drop-in centre on Tucker Street is open from 2pm to 6pm for anyone who would like to call in! Have a great weekend 🌈🏳️🌈🥳
This article highlights the importance of organisations like ours, helping the LGBTQ+ community feel like they're not alone ❤🏳️🌈
A young man speaks about the loneliness of growing up gay in rural Ireland
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As part of the GCNnewvoices series, we platform the opinions and thoughts of LGBTQ+ young writers from across the country.OUR SUPPORTERS
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