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
€340 of €10.000 raised
Upcoming Events
07 August 21
Sligo Pride Parade 2021
Join OutWest to march behind our banner at the Sligo Pride Parade 2021! Parade route and start time to be confirmed. For more information, visit their website or get in…
31 July 21
OutWest Open Mic Online Drop-in
OutWest is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OutWest Open Mic Online Drop-in Time: July 31, 2021 4 PM Dublin Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93142086891?pwd=UkpwQndhNEsybU9UY3RxTkhXamdrdz09 Meeting ID: 931 4208…
27 July 21
OutWest Online Bring & Brag Book Club
On the last Tuesday of each month, we are hosting an online book club. For this bring and brag Book Club evening, members are invited to read the following online…
25 July 21
OutWest Belleek Woods Walk & Picnic
Join OutWest for a Belleek Woods Walk & Picnic, Ballina, Co. Mayo! Meeting at 12pm at Belleek Woods Carpark on Sunday 25th July 2021. Please, bring your own food for…
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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We have just sent out our first monthly newsletter, which will keep everyone up to date with all of our events and notices!![]()
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To sign up to our newsletter, visit our website www.outwest.ie!
PRO/Communications Officer Wanted!![]()
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We are on the hunt for a new PRO/Communications Officer.![]()
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~Replying to messages/emails![]()
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~Attending monthly meetings ![]()
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If you are interested or want to hear more, please contact [email protected]!
*IMPORTANT*![]()
We are sorry to announce that tomorrow's Online Drop-in (Saturday 24th July) has been cancelled as we are short on volunteers to help in co-hosting the 2hrs online drop-in. We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused.![]()
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If you're interested in volunteering to help us run our online drop-in and/or would like to know more about it, please, we want to hear from you! Send us an email to [email protected]![]()
Thank you 🏳️🌈
Join us this Sunday for our Belleek Walk and Picnic in Belleek Woods, Ballina!![]()
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Meeting in Belleek Woods Carpark at 12pm!
For our Sligo meet up next week, the 31st July, we will be meeting at the Blind Tiger, as the Penny Cafe is closed!![]()
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This is just for next week and will then return to meeting in the Penny Cafe!
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