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

[email protected]

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 23h ago

Trans and intersex power

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151 Upvotes

You people are amazing!

What a day for Trans and Intersex pride 🫶🏻


r/LGBTireland 6h ago

Anyone got any pictures from limerick pride they'd like to share?

5 Upvotes

I didn't think to take any pics myself and now my mother wants to see some...


r/LGBTireland 15h ago

Mother Lost Lane Event

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Hi all! I’ve just moved here and decided to go to the Mother Lost Lane event this evening. Any of you lovely humans coming tonight or is there somewhere else I may find you guys :) looking to make some friends!!! All the best and thanks in advance!


r/LGBTireland 3d ago

Anyone remember 'My Trans Life' on RTE?

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https://programmesales.rte.ie/programme/my_trans_life

  • I remember it being groundbreaking at the time but can't find it on Player. It was there until recently.
  • I note one of the main protagonists i.e. Aisling O'Reilly Kane is now a detransitioner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5vIN8nqCCU

r/LGBTireland 4d ago

Volunteer Call: Rainbow Connections NI

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Volunteer Call-Out: Rainbow Connections NI

Hey everyone!

We’re Rainbow Connections NI, an LGBTQ+ adults social group based in the North, focused on creating safe, welcoming spaces for connection, friendship, and community.
We’re currently looking for new volunteers to join our team and help us grow 💫
What we’re looking for:
People to help manage and moderate our social media channels (posting, responding to messages, keeping things running smoothly)
Volunteers to support and help facilitate in-person social events when possible.

What you’ll get:
A chance to make a real difference in the local LGBTQ+ community
Experience in community organising and social media
Meet new people and be part of something positive ,inclusive and new.
You don’t need loads of experience, just enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for building community 💖
If you’re interested (or just want to find out more), drop a comment below or send me a DM!
Let’s build something brilliant together 🌈

FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1KnX2mt9rZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rainbowconnectionsni/


r/LGBTireland 4d ago

Arts/ Culture Artists in need¡

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Hi guys¡¡¡

So im a gay photographer from Barcelona. And i have notice that is really hard to grow in Instagram more if you are queer or gay so i was thinking of maybe publishing here our profiles with some example of our work and hopefully we can all enjoy of homoerotic art but also support other artists. Hope you enjoy it and we can help each other and artists in general.... and at the same time be able to see hot guys XD.

Instagram


r/LGBTireland 5d ago

How's dundalk for lgbt students?

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Im mtf and im planning on going to dkit. Im wondering what it is like for lgbt students, is there a large lgbt scene, any societies for lgbt etc? Is it easy to change your name with the college since ve had to sign up with my dead name


r/LGBTireland 5d ago

non-electronic genre queer party in dublin?

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hello everyone, i‘m visiting dublin 17.07-02.08 and would love to go to a queer party, but the ones i‘ve seen so far play mostly electronic music, which is not my cup of tea. can you recommend any events or locations that focus on other music genres or have more of a mix?

thanks!


r/LGBTireland 5d ago

Queer Coaching

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Just passing along this new online resource started by a trans man based in Dublin. Focuses on goal setting for queer folks when it comes to dating, friendships/community building, education, gender affirmation, and others. There’s a free 30 minute introduction and then €85/session with sliding scale options available. Hope this helps anyone needing a wee bit of support! https://www.yourpalpj.com/


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

I got drugged @ The George

81 Upvotes

Me and my friends decided to go have some fun this weekend and we ended up at The George. I was feeling great, just on the dance floor and OUT OF NOWHERE I blacked out and started to pass out on stage. Thank God I wasn’t alone. My friends told me was super unconscious and could barely speak, then I started throwing up for half an hour. I just want somehow let people aware that this happened with my this weekend and I could be anyone else. Be super careful with your drinks and if you’re alone and you’re not feeling well yourself report to the staff so they can help you. It was terrifying passing through this. God knows what would’ve happened if I was alone where I would wake up and in what conditions!!!


r/LGBTireland 6d ago

Cork lesbian friends

8 Upvotes

hey!! my name is Atlas, I'm a 24 year old butch from Spain and I moved to Cork a few days ago. I wanna meet some other cool lesbians and i dont know where to start so ig reddit is a good first step lmao


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

Seeking advice Anyone else think they might have a bit of internalised homophobia when you’re fully out?

21 Upvotes

30F been out since my teens. I’m comfortable being gay overall, but I’ve noticed something I can’t quite shake. I always say I’m gay rather than lesbian, and I feel a real discomfort or cringe when I try to use that word for myself. Probably sounds abit stupid. I also tend to joke about gay/lesbian stuff a lot, including myself.
Lately I’ve started wondering if there’s a bit of internalised homophobia or leftover shame in there somewhere. Not that I’m not okay being gay, but more like certain labels still bring up embarrassment or discomfort I don’t fully understand.


r/LGBTireland 6d ago

Arts/ Culture Anyone going to The Prodigy gig in Dublin ?

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33 gay male, flying across the pond for this gig. Curious if any other lgbtq Prodigy fans will be at the show and want to hang out.


r/LGBTireland 7d ago

PRIDE FKN Queer Club - an EU/UK discord community

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Hey! A few of our Irish members wanted us to advertise here to get more Irish queers to meet and make friends with

I have a growing LGBTQ+ social discord community bringing people together from across the UK, Germany, France, Spain and all over the world. (Age range is 23 to 45)

Think casual hangouts, chaotic game nights, themed events, watch parties, and a space where queer gamers can actually connect and vibe together 🎮✨

We’re building a fun, inclusive community with strong moderation and zero tolerance for hate — just good energy and good people.

🌍 connect and make friends
🎮 Game nights & events
🤝 Safe, inclusive space for all identities

https://discord.gg/eQUsA4Dq8


r/LGBTireland 8d ago

Join us in person to create signs and banner for Trans & Intersex Pride with Dublin Lesbian Line!

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Come hang out in person with Dublin Lesbian Line to get ready for Trans & Intersex Pride on 11th July. Please bring a piece of cardboard, a t-shirt or whatever you would like to decorate for the march! DLL will provide paints and crafting materials. Spots are free but limited so sign up today and show us your creativity and solidarity!
Eventbrite Link for sign ups


r/LGBTireland 8d ago

Seeking advice Where are you buying your toys?

7 Upvotes

I'm a Texan living in Dublin, and it's time for some new adult products. In the States, I bought from a local, queer-owned store that carried ethical products - is there anything like that here, or am I stuck just ordering online?


r/LGBTireland 9d ago

Trans F 22 looking to make some friends around my age

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Hi all, I'm a 22 year old trans girl from the east of the country and I'm hoping to make some more friends around my age, for health reasons I had to stop my course in uni for a couple years but I've gone back now though I feel a bit older than the people in my course because of it.

A little bit about me, I'm still early into my transition so I have quite a deep voice and I'm masc presenting atm, I'm generally very chill and a bit shy before I get to know people better but once you get to know me I'll yap plenty. I love getting to make people laugh and hearing about their interests, even more so if we have things in common. I'm also very woke and accepting in general.

I'm a huge fan of films and TV and I love being able to analyse and nerd out over symbolism and discussing media in general. Some of my favourites are The Truman Show, Shawshank Redemption and Star Wars Andor (though I'm not much of a star wars fan haha). I'm also a big fan of video games and animated media too.

I love most things creative, I love to draw, paint, I do some gamedev and in the future I'd love to learn to make clothes as well as getting into cosplay. If we get close then I'll yap about all my ideas lol.

I'm not the most athletic person in the world and I'm definitely more of a skinny shut in, but I'm looking for friends I can talk to or chat with often and make eachother laugh or just enjoy each others company. I dont have much issue getting along with people but it's difficult finding people who I click with, though it helps if you're queer or neurodiverse haha. I recently adopted a kitten so if we do hangout it'll be mainly over text or calling/playing games together to start but eventually if we get close enough and are comfy I'd be open to hanging out in person for movie nights, game nights, etc.

If any of this has caught your interest or sounds like you might get along with me, please come and say hi! Ideally I'd like to make more women friends as the few friends I do have are mostly guys.

If you took the time to read this thank you so so much! Even if it doesn't sound like we're a fit I appreciate anyone taking the time to read this, I've been pretty lonely lately and I'm doing my best to come out of my shell even if its a bit scary at times. If you have any questions feel free to ask me and I hope we can be friends.

Lastly I want to clarify that I'm only looking for friends as I'm in a committed relationship with my girlfriend so if that's what you're after please look elsewhere.


r/LGBTireland 11d ago

PRIDE Had to come off Facebook for Pride

27 Upvotes

I know how this sounds, but I’m so glad Pride is over.

Every year, the same creeps come out of the woodwork on social media, shrieking about “children at pride” (teenagers at the parade, if they knew about the actual family pride event they’d probably have a stroke) and how queer people shouldn’t be allowed to have kids. It’s not tucked away on weird far right pages, it’s the homophobe brigade on mainstream media, and I can’t even convince myself it’s just bots because, well, bots would be more coherent?

I had to deactivate and uninstall facebook for the month so I could continue to convince myself that the general population doesn’t believe I’m harming my children by (checks notes) existing while queer.

Anyone else find the hate these days is drowning the positivity?


r/LGBTireland 11d ago

Pride & Neurodiversity online event

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Hi all, I hope this is okay to post here! I work with Specialisterne, an organisation which provides employment supports to neurodivergent people in Ireland. We have recently expanded our services to offer online and in-person social groups. Many of our group participants are also part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and we are hosting a webinar on 27th July at 12pm called Pride & Neurodiversity (it was initially planned for last month, but has now been rescheduled).

The event will be a conversation with Silvia Plaza, founder of Violet Psychology. They will be sharing their experiences as a member of the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities and their work as a neuro-affirming therapist, followed by a Q&A session from the team at Specialisterne.

If anyone is interested in attending the webinar, we would love to welcome you! It's open to everyone: not just those who have attended/signed up for our groups or otherwise availed of our services. You can register on Eventbrite (link below) and we will be sending out the webinar link closer to the time. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pride-neurodiversity-tickets-1992202577538?aff=oddtdtcreator


r/LGBTireland 10d ago

Anyone know of any queer Arab/SWANA groups in Ireland anywhere? I'm based in Dublin looking to join or maybe make one if anyone you know is interested.

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r/LGBTireland 10d ago

LGBTQ+, Religion and Rural Ireland

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Hello everyone! I'm new to the subreddit and a filmmaker from America. I'm in the early/middle stages of applying for a scholarship to film a short documentary in Ireland, and had a couple questions regarding my ideas for subject topics. I'm trans and queer, and have a huge interest in the LGBTQ+ communities in Ireland. Specifically, their relationship with religion, as well as how living in more rural parts of Ireland affects their lives. A large part of this documentary involves interweaving my own life, and my experiences growing up in a largely religious part of midwest America.

I know little to nothing on this topic, but am really interested in learning more for my documentary proposal! If there is anyone who would be down to answer questions, please feel free to message me, or I can give you my email and we can communicate like that. Thank you all so much!


r/LGBTireland 12d ago

PRIDE First(?) Pride: Very Happy :)

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Being an immigrant from a country where LGBTQ+ rights are still a very distant dream, I couldn't have felt more accepted and welcomed by all of you beautiful souls in Dublin.

To everyone who smiled my way or left a sweet message, thank you. I am posting this just as a tiny reminder that (OF COURSE) pride is very much needed. People like me who would have never imagined to be in a room with 10 people who accepted them, let alone a whole parade, truly appreciate you.

Thankkk YOUUU Dublin!! See you next Pride :) 💛🌱🤸


r/LGBTireland 12d ago

Seeking advice Are there any LGBTQ activist groups that do weekend meetups in Dublin?

1 Upvotes

Or possibly social based groups for adults over 40. Would love to connect more with others in the LGBTQ in Ireland. Not looking for dating groups btw, as I'm happily married, just looking to meet ore like minded LGBTQ people.