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Thank you!

30 October 2023 0Comments

Thanks to all who have come and supported us at our Spooky Sunday Fundraising Thanks to your generosity and participation, we have raised €298.50 It was great to see so many turning up and have fun! Between learning how to crochet with our crochet expert Fiona, enjoying outdoor games and card games, and…

Spooky Sunday Fundraising

10 October 2023 0Comments

🎃 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Sunday! 🎃 Mark your calendars because on Sunday, October 29th, from 12 PM to 6 PM, something wickedly fun is brewing! Join us for our "Happy Halloween Spooky Sunday Fundraising" event, where we've conjured up a cauldron of activities that promise to make your Halloween unforgettable. 🍰 Bake Sale…

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Drop-in Centre in Ballina

10 March 2023 0Comments

There it is! Our team is delighted to anounce that our new Drop-in Centre located in Ballina (see map HERE) will be open every Sunday at the usual times, from 2pm to 6pm starting this Sunday 12th of March On the day, we will also have another session of SingOutWest Choir running from 4pm…

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Good News!

24 January 2023 0Comments

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Our Drop-in Centre is reopening in Le Cheile FRC Castlebar Let's see y'all this Sunday 29 January at our usual time 2pm - 6pm. Come chat, relax and enjoy a nice cuppa with us we can't wait to catch up with you all! For more information send us an email…

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New Merch

19 January 2023 0Comments

🏳️‍🌈 Get your hands on limited OutWest Magnetic Calendar 2023 🏳️‍🌈 Donate a minimum of €3 through our website and provide us with your name and postal address via email to [email protected], and we will send you your Magnetic Calendar with no additional postage costs. Get yours now while stocks last! Note: Calendar size: 13.3cm…

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25th Anniversary Celebration

21 December 2022 0Comments

On Saturday, July 2nd we had once again the honor to march in the Mayo Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 What a fabulous day it was.

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Christmas Party 2022

20 December 2022 0Comments

On Saturday, July 2nd we had once again the honor to march in the Mayo Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 What a fabulous day it was.

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Life as a young LGBTQIA+ person in Connacht

5 August 2022 0Comments

We would like to thank everyone who came to our seminar last night at the Clayton Hotel Sligo in collaboration with Sligo Pride and a huge thank you to our fantastic guest speakers for sharing their personal experience with us all

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Mayo Pride 2022

4 July 2022 0Comments

On Saturday, July 2nd we had once again the honor to march in the Mayo Pride Parade 🏳️‍🌈 What a fabulous day it was.

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LGBTeaQ+ coffee meet up: Tubbercurry

27 June 2022 0Comments

We had a great time at our LGBTeaQ+ coffee meet up at Benjamin’s coffee shop

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Boardwalk, Co. Leitrim

27 June 2022 0Comments

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

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How Do I Make My Business More LGBTQIA Inclusive?

24 June 2022 0Comments

We would like to thank everyone who came to our Seminar on ‘How to make your business more LGBTQIA inclusive?’

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Free Rapid HIV Testing

6 June 2022 0Comments

We are happy to announce that we will now provide free Rapid HIV Testing to people in Co. Mayo on the first Sunday of each month starting on Sunday 3rd of July 2022 from 7.30pm

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How Do I Make My Business More LGBTQIA Inclusive?

1 June 2022 0Comments

Do you wish to make your workplace LGBTQIA inclusive? If yes, this seminar is for you! On Wednesday, June 22nd from 2pm to 5pm

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LGBTeaQ+ coffee meet up

28 May 2022 0Comments

What a great time we had today at our LGBTeaQ+ coffee meet up at the Blind Tiger, Sligo 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Just the perfect weather for catching up

Pansexual & Panromantic Awareness and Visibility Day

24 May 2022 0Comments

May 24th, is Pansexual and Panromantic Awareness & Visibility Day.

Committee Social

22 May 2022 0Comments

We’ve had a much needed Committee social last night to catch up outside of Zoom calls and our public events before heading into a busy Pride month!

Pink Friday

21 May 2022 0Comments

What a great time we had at our Pink Friday night on May 20th 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to all who attended! Next time is on June 17th

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

17 May 2022 0Comments

Tuesday, May 17th 2022 – International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT

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LGBTQ+ Meetup (18+)

13 May 2022 0Comments

Join us Thursday 19th of May for a LGBTQ+ meetup at Bridge Street Bar, Castlebar from 7pm to 9pm

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Lough Key Forest Walk

8 May 2022 0Comments

What a great turnout and fabulous day we had at our walk & picnic in Lough Key Forest Park last Saturday, May 7th

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Eurovision Watch Party (CANCELLED)

5 May 2022 0Comments

Saturday 14th of May at The Mariner Hotel, Westport (see location here) Socialise and chat while watching our live showing of the Eurovision finals, dress up in the theme of your chosen country and find out with us who will be this year’s winner!

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Lough Key Forest Park Walk & Picnic

30 April 2022 0Comments

Join us on Saturday 7th of May 2022 at Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon for a family friendly nice walk followed by a picnic.

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Communications Officer Wanted!

29 April 2022 0Comments

Our team is currently looking for a Communications Officer on a voluntary basis.

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OutWest Press Release

29 April 2022 0Comments

In response to the horrific attacks made in Sligo during the past week, OutWest has issued the following statement;

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Thoughts from a Member

27 July 2020 0Comments

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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Mayo Pride 2020

1 June 2020 0Comments

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.

Drop In Centre Opening

1 January 2020 0Comments

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.

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Christmas Party 2019

2 December 2019 0Comments

It’s that time of the year again. Yay! We’re organising our Christmas Party for Friday 13th December 2019.

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Dinner Night in Sligo

10 September 2019 0Comments

Outwest would like to invite patrons and friends to join us for a meal in Jalan Jalan Restaurant, Castle Street, Sligo Town on Friday 20th September.

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Belleek Woods Picnic & Walk

27 August 2019 0Comments

What a great day we had in Belleek Woods, Ballina, followed by a delicious meal in Jalan Jalan Restaurant. Many thanks to everyone who came!

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Emergency General Meeting

20 July 2019 0Comments

Due to an insufficient number of Committee Members, the Committee is calling for an Emergency General Meeting, on the 24th of July 2019, which will start at 7.30pm.

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Annual General Meeting 2019

20 May 2019 0Comments

Outwest will be holding their AGM for 2019 on Saturday 25th May. The meeting will take place in the Le Cheile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar at 7:00pm and be followed by a meal in a local restaurant (TBC).

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Dinner Night in Carrick on Shannon

10 February 2019 0Comments

Join us for a Dinner Night of fun on Saturday 23rd of February. We’ll be starting off the evening by meeting in Cafe Paradiso, Cineplex in Carrick on Shannon at 7:30pm, followed by dinner in Chungs Restaurant.

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Movie Night

15 January 2019 0Comments

Forget the cinema, we’ve got Movie Night. Come along for a screening of a fantastic movie and great company upstairs in Bridge Street Bar, on Saturday 26th January.

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Christmas Party 2018

2 December 2018 0Comments

We’re organising our Christmas Party for Saturday 15th December 2018 at 7:00pm. Join us for a fun Christmas Party night in the Wyatt Hotel.

Transgender Info Evening

30 October 2018 0Comments

Join us for an informative evening on the topic where we will have guest speakers Patricia (trans woman) and Cameron (trans man).

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Halloween Bowling Party

11 October 2018 0Comments

Boo! It’s Halloween time. Join us for a fun night of bowling at Roscommon Leisure Zone at 7:30pm on Sunday 28th October, followed by a tasty meal.

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Sexual Health Workshop

2 October 2018 0Comments

Outwest are please to announce that we will be holding Sexual Health Workshop on Saturday 13th October, 2018. It will take place from 2:00 – 4:00pm in the Le Chelie Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar.

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Beach BBQ

25 August 2018 0Comments

Say goodbye to the Summer season with Outwest. We’ll be hosting a beach BBQ (weather permitting) at Enniscrone Beach, Co. Sligo. We’ll be meeting at 1:00pm at the Beach Car Park on Sunday 2nd September.

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Sligo Walk

17 July 2018 0Comments

OutWest would like to invite our patrons to join us on Sunday 24th June 2018 when we will be taking a walk in he early afternoon on Knocknarea Hill on the outskirts of Sligo Town, followed by a meal in the Strandhill.

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Notice of 2018 AGM

28 March 2018 0Comments

Outwest takes pleasure in inviting all of its patrons to attend its Annual General Meeting which will be held on the evening of 18th April 2018 in the Meeting Room in Bridge St Bar, Bridge Street, Castlebar starting at 8:30pm.

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Get-together in Carrick on Shannon

28 February 2018 0Comments

Outwest are pleased to announce that we shall be holding a social meeting on Saturday 24th February. We will meet at 7:00pm in the Paradiso Cafe in the Carrick-on-Shannon Cineplex.

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Join the Outwest Committee?

23 February 2018 0Comments

We’re looking for members to join us in helping to promote equality and be part of an amazing team of like minded people. We’re especially looking for members from the Sligo, Roscommon and Galway areas.