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
€415 of €10.000 raised
Upcoming Events
26 October 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…
23 October 21
OutWest LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up
Join us Saturday 23rd of October 2021 at The Blind Tiger, Sligo for the LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up from 12pm to 2pm. For more info, please send an email to…
06 November 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…
23 October 21
OutWest Drop-in Centre
Our Drop-in Centre is open from 2pm to 6pm every Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Drop-in Centre on Tucker Street, Castlebar. See the map here. Note…
30 October 21
OutWest Drop-in Centre Special Halloween
Our Drop-in Centre is open from 2pm to 6pm every Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Drop-in Centre on Tucker Street, Castlebar. See the map here. Note…
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?
Past Gatherings
What you're Saying
A few snaps from our flag raising ceremony today. Thanks again to Claremorris Chamber of Commerce and Flynn's Pharmacy Claremorris for their show of support! And thank you everyone who joined us today 🥳🌈🏳️🌈
The absolute shenanigans at Sligo's Spooktacular Pink Friday event! ![]()
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Tag your freaky 'selves 🎃👻🏳️🌈
We are so proud of our very own Jordan, raising the pride flag in Claremorris. Its such a significant occasion for this town, marking the stand they took against hate and homophobia 🏳️🌈
Due to unforseen circumstances, we've had to cancel this event. Apologies to everyone looking forward to it.
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