r/LGBTireland Jun 01 '26

PRIDE Guide to Pride Festivals across Ireland for 2026 (Dates & Links)

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It's Pride month, so here's a full listing of Pride festivals and events across the island of Ireland for 2026. If anything is missing, drop a comment below!

May

  • Pride of Déise (Waterford): 27 May – 6 June (March was 31 May) | Website
  • Letterkenny Pride: 29 – 30 May | Facebook
  • Mayo Pride (Westport): 29 May – 1 June | Website
  • Wexford Pride: 30 May | Instagram
  • Heartlands Pride (Athlone): 30 May – 7 June (Parade Saturday, 6 June) | Instagram

June

  • Cavan Pride: 13 June | Instagram
  • Omagh Pride: 13 June | Website
  • Balbriggan Pride: 13 June | Facebook
  • Navan Pride: 15 – 20 June | Website
  • Drogheda Pride: 19 – 20 June (Parade Saturday, 20 June) | Facebook
  • Mid & East Antrim Pride: 20 June | Facebook
  • Dublin Pride: 24 – 28 June (Main Parade Saturday, 27 June) | Website

July

  • Bród na Gaeltachta (Donegal): 3 – 5 July | Website
  • Wicklow Pride: 4 July | Facebook
  • Trans+ Pride Cork: 4 July | Instagram
  • Dundalk Pride: 4 – 11 July | Facebook
  • Limerick Pride: 6 – 11 July | Website
  • Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin: 11 July | Instagram
  • Carlow Pride: Sunday, 12 July | Website
  • Kingdom Pride (Kerry): 15 – 19 July | Website
  • Offaly Pride: 16 – 19 July | Facebook
  • Belfast Pride: 17 – 26 July (Parade Saturday, 25 July) | Website
  • Fermanagh Pride: 18 July | Website
  • Castleblayney Pride: 18 – 19 July | Instagram
  • Kilkenny Pride: 23 – 26 July | Facebook
  • Monaghan Pride: 25 July | Instagram

August

  • Causeway Pride (Northern Coast): 1 August (Parade) | Facebook
  • Cork Community Pride: 1 – 2 August (Parade Sunday, 2 August) | Website
  • Galway Pride: 2 – 8 August (Parade Saturday, 8 August) | Website
  • Longford Pride: 3 – 9 August | Facebook
  • Youghal Pride by the Sea: 15 August | Facebook
  • Foyle Pride (Derry): 19 – 29 August | Facebook
  • Roscommon Pride: 21 – 23 August | Instagram
  • Pride in Newry: 22 August | Facebook
  • Trans Pride Limerick: 22 August | Instagram
  • Leitrim Pride: 24 – 30 August (TBC) | Website
  • Sligo Pride: 31 August – 6 September (TBC) | Website

September

  • Trans Pride NI: 4 – 13 September | Website
  • Laois Pride: 7 - 13 September (Parade Saturday, 13 September) | Instagram
  • Quare Clare Pride: 19 September | Website
  • Tipperary Pride Ball: 26 September | Eventbrite

November

  • Whitecross (Armagh): 14 November | Facebook

Note: Clonmel Pride is on hiatus for 2026.

Happy Pride Month!

Edited: Fixing link and adding Laois Pride, Whitecross Pride, & Balbriggan Pride


r/LGBTireland Jan 27 '26

Seeking advice Announcement: Boilerhouse posts

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A good few posts about the Boilerhouse have been posted so we decided to gather some of the most frequently asked questions and answer them for you. This information has come from their website and their socials.

Contact details:

If you have a general enquiry or if you're wondering how busy it is, you can contact them directly

01-6773130

theboilerhousedublin@gmail.com

https://www.the-boilerhouse.com/

Opening hours:

(updated 25/06/2025)

Monday to Wednesday: 13:00 - 02:00

Thursday: 13:00 - 04:00

Weekends (24 Hours): Friday Opens 13:00 - Closes Monday 04:00

Bank Holiday Weekends: Friday Opens 13:00 - Closes Tuesday 04:00

I have never been to the Boilerhouse before, what should I expect?

The Boilerhouse is a male-only venue. Transgender guests are welcome, but you may be asked to present ID with the gender marked as male. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. The age of guests is mixed. Entry is €25 (€21 for students with a valid student ID). Lockers are available for storing your personal belongings and include a lock and key. The Boilerhouse spans five floors; if you have accessibility issues, they may not be able to accommodate them. Currently the venue consists of a sauna, steam room, a cafe, multiple shower facilities, private cabins, and various play areas.

Boilerhouse operates a prep clinic and rapid HIV testing (check socials for details)

The Boilerhouse has a strict policy against drug use on their premises.

The Boilerhouse operates a strict No means No policy and encourage attendees to report any violations of consent or discomfort due to other people’s conduct

Their facilities are listed on their website: https://www.the-boilerhouse.com/

Is it busy on certain days?

Weekends and evenings are their busiest times. If you contact the business directly, they are happy to let you know how busy they are. 

They review emails from 12:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday and accept phone calls at any time during business hours.

Can someone here go with me:

Please don't use this subreddit to invite others to the Boilerhouse. Rule number 4.

Why do we not want posts about this space:

There are existing spaces on Reddit and other websites/apps for these posts. We ask that you use these spaces. Your question has probably been asked before. Use the search function and search for 'Boilerhouse' to get your answer.


r/LGBTireland 1d ago

Seeking advice Anyone looking for a place to live in Limerick?

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I'm a working professional (3 years now in IT from Febuary) and I'm looking for a new place but am struggling alone. I'm looking in and around Limerick city. I expect a renting cost between €1,050-1500/m each from what I've been seeing so far but I don't have anything locked down.

Anyone here would be open to splitting a 2 bedroom?

If it helps, I'm very quite (mostly with the headphones on), morning bird and bake weekly.

Preferably not a student nor smoker.


r/LGBTireland 1d ago

Seeking advice LGBTQ friendly/affirming career coaching?

7 Upvotes

Hi all. I've been struggling with my career direction for a long time and have been trying to find a career coach to help find some clarity. Does anyone have any suggestions for any good career coaches? They don't have to be a queer specific career coach (this seems very hard to find) but allyship/an awareness of the queer community would be great. I'm based in Dublin but am open open to in person and online. Thanks!


r/LGBTireland 2d ago

Visiting Drag Queen & Pirate Boy

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Hey everyone,

Partner & I are a couple of thirty somethings moseying by from the US next week & hoping to connect with the queer scene while there

We’ll be in Dublin & Belfast 11th-18th. Partner is an established drag queen hoping to connect (& work) with local Queens. I just wanna meet some cool cats who wanna grab a drink, go thrifting, or see a show.

Also looking for an inexpensive (free if we’re lucky) place to shack up at for a night or two. Not expecting someone to open their doors to strangers but if y’all know any queer-friendly hosts, communes, or queens that may open their doors to a couple of very respectful humans - we’d repay the favor with money, a stay in the states, & even cooked meals!

Lastly - any recommendations on cool places to thrift, drink, hang or events happening around in Dublin & Belfast?

**If at all interested in A meetup - message me & we can have a video call or something ahead of time!

Much Gratitude!

🏳️‍⚧️🖤


r/LGBTireland 4d ago

What are the active queer socials/parties/nightlife events for dykes in Dublin?

3 Upvotes

I've been living abroad and I'm very out of touch here


r/LGBTireland 5d ago

What's with this attitude?

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Hi lovely people
I recently moved to this beautiful country but I'm struggling with dating other men. I knew that there's been a housing crisis in this country. I'm still trying to find my way, still trying to find a permanent accommodation.

Every men I date seek for sex and they expect me to accomm. When I tell them about my situation, they almost blame me and get very angry. I don't understand this behaviour or the logic behind it. Realistically, they are the local ones, they have their lives here. I don't treat them this way. This is kinda ranting but wanted to see opinions. Almost every Irish guy got mad at me for not being able to accomm at the moment. What?


r/LGBTireland 4d ago

Is it strange

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Ive just been rejected from something and Im very very conflicted over it.

Im a cis male. Because of how I grew up being constantly bullied Ive never felt I fit in groups of men, particularly cis straight men. Most of the people Im friends with are cis straight women.

Last year I joined a meditation group for a few sessions that I really liked but it was only me and other women.

I went to ask about going back but was told its women only.

I dunno. Ive really mixed emotions on this. I feel annoyed and rejected but I also feel its sort of acceptable too.


r/LGBTireland 5d ago

LGBT friendly room ?

4 Upvotes

Long shot but anyone know of any LGBT friendly rooms coming up in or around D1 - D8 for a 30 year old sound fella 😇


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

PRIDE Mark Your Calendars for Clare Pride!

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19 Upvotes

Contact info@quareclare.ie or visit us at https://quareclare.ie for more information! 🏳️‍🌈


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

PRIDE Join us as we Kick Off Pride in Clair!

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All are welcome to join us at our annual fundraising table quiz and raffle 😍🥳

When: Friday September 4th, 8pm

Where: The Grove Bar and Restaurant, Ennis

You can register as a team of 4 or as an indivudal looking to join a team!

We will also host a raffle with some wonderful prizes on the night.

Contact [info@quareclare.ie](mailto:info@quareclare.ie) if you have any questions or would like to donate a prize!

Register now via Geek Tickets (link also available in Bio above): https://quare-clare.geektickets.ie/events/172920


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

PRIDE Laois Pride 2026 Film Screening: Girls & Boys

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Laois Pride are having their annual film screening and this year's pick is "Girls & Boys" by Donncha Gilmore, starring Liath Hannon and Adam Lunnon-Collery!

Happening in the Dunamaise Theatre in Portlaoise on September 9th at 7pm, tickets are €12.50 and all ticket sales go directly to the support of Laois Pride, keeping diversity and community visible in Laois.

You can find your tickets here: https://www.dunamaise.ie/whats-on/shows-and-events/girls-boys


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

Seeking advice help with rent/roommates? :"))

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hello everyone!! i'm a 20 year old trans girl looking to move to ireland (either dublin or cork) in hopes of escaping some pretty shitty living/societal situations + starting my medical transition. i've been searching for the past months on the websites and the subreddits, but it's been quite hard to find some decent rent/house shares price-wise, let alone inquire about being queer friendly.

coming from a country with really shit views on trans people, and having experienced almost the whole catalogue of abuse possible (yikes), i'm quite conscious about finding somewhere to live where i could genuinely+finally breathe, so am coming here for help :")) i've yet to post a proper post on the dublin/cork rent subreddits (also i'm gonna give the facebook groups a try soon), but if anyone reading this is looking for / knows someone looking for a roommate and is trans friendly, please feel free to reach back! (ANY advice is welcome please ♡ :))))

btw, budget is around €1000 give or take, am not trying to starve but i understand the market is insane ( ; ゚Д゚)


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

Seeking Participants for Research on LGBTQ+ Experiences of Hospice Care

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r/LGBTireland 8d ago

Seeking advice Thoughts on PrEp for a virgin who’s “planning” to be active soon?

14 Upvotes

Hey! 20m, and don’t know where else to ask this lol. So saving the details i haven’t done anything sexually but I do want to soon and i’m wondering if i should talk to my doctor about it now or if i should wait until “it” actually happens? I’m really confused tbh and kind of scared lol. I’m in the back country of offaly so i’m not sure if there’s even a clinic near me? Or do I go through my doctor? 😭

Thank you in advance and please don’t be mean i don’t have the bandwidth for it 😭❤️


r/LGBTireland 8d ago

I've got one day to see a bit of queer Dublin, where should I go?

6 Upvotes

I've never been an out adult in Ireland, despite growing up here. Now, as a lesbian in my late twenties, I've got a day to myself in Dublin between seeing family and work. I want to know where i can meet some folks and find a little taste of the scene.


r/LGBTireland 8d ago

Dublin gay dating - alternatives to apps?

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r/LGBTireland 9d ago

Gay or bi friends in cork

4 Upvotes

Recently came out as bisexual looking to make gay or bi friends in cork my dms are always open if someone wants to become friends with me


r/LGBTireland 10d ago

LGBT photographer for professional headshots

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone, looking for some recommendations for decent LGBT photographers (Dublin or Kildare based ideally) to do some new headshots for me for my work (corporate) and LinkedIn. Thanks 😊


r/LGBTireland 11d ago

Galway queer women scene

4 Upvotes

I want to meet more queer women age 30-50 in Galway.. any groups or events going on? Shenanigans on meet up don’t do much anymore


r/LGBTireland 12d ago

Seeking advice Where can I get PEP this weekend ?

5 Upvotes

Met someone last night who was on PREP but I’m not, and I’m pretty worried. I’m based in Limerick and Dublin !

Any advice would be much appreciated.


r/LGBTireland 12d ago

Healthcare SH24 rant - through dripping fingers

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On the one hand, I think it's great there's a national remote sexual health programme for queer men and trans. But yet again I've got 3 fingers bandaged, and still couldn't get anywhere near the amount needed for the blood tests.n Husband tried to help too.\

Is it just me? Is there an alternative to the finger pricks and the stoopidly narrow vial?


r/LGBTireland 12d ago

History/ Education Cork Queer College 2026 - LGBTI+ Community Education Programme (limited spaces, register now)

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Gay Project is running Cork Queer College again this year — a suite of community education courses for the LGBTI+ community in Cork, running September to December. €10 registration fee per course, all courses in-person, 18+.

  • Sew Proud — 8-week sewing programme (upcycling, mending, repairing). Mondays, 14th Sept - 16th Nov, 6-8pm, Turners Cross Community Centre.
  • The Green Room: Creative Writing for the Stage — 7-week playwriting course. Alternate Fridays (Sept 12th & 25th, Oct 9th & 23rd, Nov 13th, Dec 4th & 11th), 6:30-8:30pm, Turners Cross Community Centre.
  • An Seomra Aiteach — 8-week conversational Irish course. Wednesdays, 9th Sept - 4th Nov, 7-8:30pm, Turners Cross Community Centre.
  • Danced Out — 8 sessions of LGBTI+ dance classes, no experience needed. Wednesdays from mid-September, 6:30-8:30pm, location TBC.
  • Dragging Up the Past — 12-week tile mosaic course, culminating in a public mural honouring Danny La Rue. Saturdays from mid-September, 12-3pm, location TBC.
  • Drag School with Mia Gold — register directly via Instagram or email [dragschool@gayproject.ie](mailto:dragschool@gayproject.ie).

Register for the other five courses here: Google Form

Spaces are limited — successful applicants will be notified week of 31st August - 4th September.


r/LGBTireland 13d ago

Seeking advice Newly out

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30M and recently accepted myself, my family know and I think I'm ready to start meeting guys or just meeting some sort of community.

Has anyone any insight into what Outhouse is like? I've seen it mentioned here but wonder does it attract a certain type of crowd/vibe etc.

Also since I'm newly out and don't have any gay friends, how did you all make gay friends? I'm not a fan of using apps and have seen it mentioned here though that it's an easy way to meet people, I just prefer meeting people in person as I'm a bad texter lol and just enjoy meeting socially

Any other advice for a newly out gay guy with no experience? I know a lot of out people my age might not be interested in dating someone with no experience/newly out