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
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.
Drop-in Centre Funds
€836 of €10.000 raised
Upcoming Events
09 July 22
OutWest LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up – Sligo
Join us Saturday 9th of July 2022 at The Blind Tiger, Sligo for the LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up from 12pm to 2pm. For more info, please send an email to…
15 July 22
OutWest Pink Friday
Pink Friday started off in December 2015 with the LGBT society of IT Sligo. Since then, Pink Friday nights have been run by the society and more recently, Sligo Pride.…
23 July 22
OutWest LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up – Sligo
Join us Saturday 23rd of July 2022 at The Blind Tiger, Sligo for the LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up from 12pm to 2pm. For more info, please send an email to…
10 July 22
Drop-in: LGBafternoonT+ with OutWest
Our Drop-in Centre is open from 2pm to 6pm every Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Drop-in Centre on Tucker Street, Castlebar. See the map here. For…
17 July 22
Drop-in: LGBafternoonT+ with OutWest
Our Drop-in Centre is open from 2pm to 6pm every Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Drop-in Centre on Tucker Street, Castlebar. See the map here. For…
Latest News
On Saturday, July 2nd we had once again the honor to march in the Mayo Pride Parade 🏳️🌈 What a fabulous day it was.
We had a great time at our LGBTeaQ+ coffee meet up at Benjamin’s coffee shop
The rain has not put us off our first event in County Leitrim this year, on Saturday 25th of June, and what a great time we had
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?
In response to the horrific attacks made in Sligo during the past week, OutWest has issued the following statement;
Our team is currently looking for a Communications Officer on a voluntary basis.
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What you're Saying
What a fabulous day it was yesterday at Mayo Pride Parade ☀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Well done!![]()
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#pride2022 #lgbtqia #MAYO #loveislove #transrightsarehumanrights
Following the protest outside the Tertulia Bookshop yesterday in Westport, we are aware that some young people present found the behaviour of the protesters to be very traumatising. We would like to remind you all that services are available to anyone affected by this behaviour yesterday. These services are:![]()
OutWest ![]()
Childline by ISPCC ![]()
LGBT Ireland National Helpline![]()
BeLonG To Youth Services ![]()
Mindspace Mayo ![]()
TENI - Transgender Equality Network Ireland ![]()
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If you are in crisis, please, don't be afraid to contact someone today. You are not alone 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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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...
REMINDER![]()
Our centre is exceptionally closed today due to Mayo Pride weekend.![]()
We apologise for any disappointment caused, and we'll be back open next Sunday, July 10th 🏳️🌈
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