Dublin

Dublin’s LGBTQ+ culture is welcoming and historic, centered around Capel Street and South Great George’s Street. The city combines traditional Irish hospitality with a progressive spirit, showcased in events like Dublin Pride and the International Gay Theatre Festival.

L. Mulligan Grocer is a bar in Dublin. Located at 18 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7, D07 KN77, Ireland.

L. Mulligan Grocer

Social Fabric Cafe is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at 34 Stoneybatter, Arbour Hill, Dublin, D07 HP99, Ireland.

Social Fabric Cafe

Bright & contemporary cafe with outdoor seating, open all day from breakfast through to dinner.

Lemon Jelly Cafe

Homey nook offering thoughtfully sourced cafe fare, craft beer & select wine, plus slices of cake.

Slice

Stage Door Café is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at Apartment 3, Apartment 3, 11 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Stage Door Café

Two Boys Brew is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at 375 N Circular Rd, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 FWY1, Ireland.

Two Boys Brew

Cloud Picker Café is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at Gate 409, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Collinstown, Dublin, Ireland.

Cloud Picker Café

Table 45 is a bar in Dublin. Located at 45 Hogan Pl, Dublin 2, D02 RF34, Ireland.

Table 45

Kaldero is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at Unit 4B, Shopping Centre, King St S, St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HD30, Ireland.

Kaldero

Fun joint that bills itself as a homo activity centre with entertainment every night of the week.

Panti Bar

Penny Lane Cafe is a bar in Dublin. Located at Regent House, 2 Strand Street Great, North City, Dublin, D01 P9K1, Ireland.

Penny Lane Cafe

Low-lit front bar with velvet clad barstools and a club room for raucous DJs and live bands.

The George

Street 66 is a bar in Dublin. Located at 33-34 Parliament St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Street 66

The Boilerhouse is a sauna and bathhouse in Dublin. Located at 12 Crane Ln, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 DR72, Ireland.

The Boilerhouse

Gay Community News (GCN) is a venue in Dublin. Located at The Skylab, 2, Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, D08 XW7D, Ireland.

Gay Community News (GCN)

Lukey Lukey Beauty is an indie beauty brand founded by Luke Nolan, offering luxury vegan and cruelty-free cream blushes. The brand focuses on acceptance, inclusivity, and community, with products made in Europe in small batches. Inspired by Luke's own experience growing up with rosy cheeks, the brand celebrates vulnerabilities and empowers self-expression through beauty.

Lukey Lukey Beauty

Pearl Reddington is a multi-award-winning contemporary knitwear designer based in Dublin. Known for instantly recognisable graphic knitwear and a signature neon yellow palette, Pearl creates bespoke handcrafted garments using 100% Merino wool from Donegal. Each piece combines traditional Irish knitting techniques with fashion-forward design, bridging heritage and contemporary style.

Pearl Reddington

Dublin Pride Hub is a shop in Dublin. Located at 44 Clarendon St, Dublin 2, D02 YK66, Ireland.

Dublin Pride Hub

The Grá is a restaurant in Dublin. Located at 3 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 T2V8, Ireland.

The Grá

Jill & Gill is a shop in Dublin. Located at Unit 6, Jill & Gill, The Playground, Glenview Industrial Estate, Herberton Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin, D12 PE8C, Ireland.

Jill & Gill

Adrian+Shane is a shop in Dublin. Located at 21-23 Fenian St, Dublin, Ireland.

Adrian+Shane

GCN Shop is a shop in Dublin. Located at 47 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Portobello, Dublin, D08 WF25, Ireland.

GCN Shop

A walk exploring the historic Oldbridge area and surrounding paths.

Oldbridge

Paul, Ciaran

Screening of I'm Your Venus (2024), a documentary exploring the legacy and impact of Venus Xtravaganza, followed by a Q&A with members of the Irish & European Ballroom communities reflecting on the cultural heritage of Ballroom and its contemporary scenes.

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre

GAZE x Outhouse: Queer Film Club

Outhouse LGBT Centre

A film screening and discussion about the cultural history and impact of Ballroom communities.

An event titled 'Culture Night Dublin' scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, from 18:30 to 21:30. The event details are available on Meetup, but specific location information is only visible to members.

Culture Night Dublin

Generalized Anxiety Dublin

Announcement of Paul Franey returning as Race Director for Pride Run 2026.

Phoenix Park

Dublin Pride Run 2026

A running event in Phoenix Park to celebrate Dublin Pride and announce the return of Paul Franey as Race Director for Pride Run 2026.

Support for English Learners. Email your CV before to outhouseenglish@gmail.com and come on the day to workshop your CV.

Improve Your CV Workshop: Support for English Learners

A workshop to help English learners improve their CVs.

A scenic hike around Knickeen and Sugarloaf mountain.

Fentons Imaal Bar

Knickeen, Sugarloaf

Eithne

The Outhouse Book Club is back, and September's pick is a brilliant debut from an exciting queer Irish author: Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin. This event explores themes of family, grief, queer identity, and memory. Includes an ongoing book swap.

Outhouse Book Club - Ordinary Saints

A LGBTQ+ book club meeting to discuss the novel "Ordinary Saints" by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin, featuring themes of family, grief, queer identity, and memory, with a book swap included.

Peer support group for LGBTQ+ people aged 23-30.

Young Adult Peer Support Group

A peer support group for LGBTQ+ people aged 23-30 to connect and share experiences.

The Garda Advice Clinic at Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre offers a safe, welcoming, and confidential space to speak with a member of An Garda Síochána. This monthly drop-in service is facilitated by Garda Diversity Officers (GDOs) and Community Gardaí, who are available to listen, provide advice, and answer questions in a supportive LGBTQ+ environment. Whether you would like to discuss a concern, learn about reporting options, or simply seek guidance, you are welcome to drop in for a conversation. Please note, you will not be able to make a formal report at the Garda Advice Clinic, and Gardaí will not be able to comment on specific ongoing cases. This clinic is open to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who would like to connect with Gardaí in a safe and respectful setting.

Garda Advice Clinic

A confidential drop-in session where LGBTQ+ community members can speak with police officers to ask questions and get advice.

The GALAS, Ireland's only LGBTQ+ award programme, will return on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. The event celebrates contributions to the LGBTQ+ community through various award categories, including community organizations, individuals, sports, arts, activism, and allies. Nominations are open until July 17, 2026, and the ceremony features canapés, a drinks reception, and an after-party with DJ Glamo. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress, and tickets are available online with accessible seating options.

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

2026 GALAS Nominations Open

GCN and the National LGBTQ+ Federation (NXF)

This is a safe, supportive space for intersex people to share experiences, learn from one another, and build community. It is facilitated by intersex volunteers from Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre and focuses on peer support, empowerment, and connection. The group also offers optional opportunities to explore activism and build confidence and resilience. Each session covers different topics, including resilience and self-care, sexuality and sexual health, and identity and community.

Intersex Peer Support Group

A support group where intersex people can share experiences, connect, and learn from each other.

Annual marathon event in Dublin featuring thousands of runners from around the world.

Dublin Marathon 2026

Dublin City Council

A practical and supportive workshop for parents, guardians, and foster parents to strengthen relationships and support LGBTQ+ children.

Belong To Office Dublin or Cork

You’re Not Alone: An Event for Families of LGBTQ+ Young People

Belong To’s Stand Up Awareness Week takes place from November 2 to 6, 2026, and encourages post-primary schools, youth services, and Youthreach centres in Ireland to stand against homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying. The week aims to create welcoming and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ young people by providing resources, tools, and knowledge to host events and activities. It also features awards recognizing impactful actions in schools and youth centres, along with educational resources and campaigns to promote understanding and visibility of LGBTQ+ identities.

Stand Up Awareness Week

A confidential drop-in session where LGBTQ+ individuals can speak with Gardaí for advice and support.

A peer support group for LGBTQ+ people aged 23-30.

Arthouse 2026 is a timed online auction, with final bids closing on Saturday, 7 & Sunday, 8 November. This event is a charity art auction to raise vital funds for Outhouse and help create inclusive, supportive spaces for all.

Online

Arthouse 2026 - Charity Art Auction

An online auction where people can bid on art and items with final bids closing on November 7 and 8.

A practical and supportive workshop for parents, guardians, and foster parents to learn how to support LGBTQ+ children and strengthen relationships.

The event is the launch of the Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Support Services, aimed at providing support and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ young people in Ireland. It will take place on November 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. The event details include the date and time, but no specific location or host information is provided.

Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth Support Services Launch

Tony & The Kiki, a critically acclaimed glam-rock and alt-pop band from New York City, will perform live at The Sound House in Dublin on 20 November 2026. Known for their energetic shows, bold genre-blending sound, and celebration of queer expression, they deliver an empowering and unforgettable live experience. The event runs from 19:30 to 22:30, with tickets available for purchase online.

Gate Theatre

Tony & The Kiki - Dublin

FlutterTone

A confidential drop-in session where LGBTQ+ individuals can speak with Garda officers for advice and support.

An LGBTQ+ youth group meetup scheduled for December 10, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:30. The event aims to provide a space for LGBTQ+ young people to develop friendships, share experiences, and participate in activities such as pizza nights, special events, clothing swaps, and information sessions on LGBTQ+ issues. The event is supported by organizations like Youth Work Ireland and Foróige, and offers opportunities for support, socializing, and community building.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group Meetup

A confidential drop-in session where LGBTQ+ individuals can speak with Gardaí about safety concerns and ask questions in a supportive environment.

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Dublin Devils FC is a Dublin-based LGBT+ inclusive football (soccer) club founded in 2005, offering both 6-a-side and 11-a-side play and weekly social kickabouts for players of all levels .

Dublin Devils FC

Dublin Front Runners is an inclusive running club for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2005 and providing a safe, supportive space for runners of all abilities .

Dublin Front Runners AC

Emerald Warriors RFC is a Dublin-based LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club founded in 2003 .

Emerald Warriors RFC

Flaming Feathers is a Dublin-based LGBTQ+ badminton club, playing both socially and competitively and welcoming players of all levels .

Flaming Feathers Badminton Club

LGBT Swim Dublin is a community of LGBT individuals in Dublin who share a love for swimming, offering regular swim sessions at local pools and social gatherings for all ability levels .

LGBT Swim Dublin

Na Gaeil Aeracha is Ireland’s first explicitly LGBTQ+ inclusive Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) club, founded in 2020, fielding teams in Ladies' Gaelic football, Men’s Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie .

Na Gaeil Aeracha

Out2Tennis is Ireland’s only LGBTQIA+ tennis network, organizing monthly social tennis events at various clubs around Dublin for players of all levels .

Out2Tennis

Out & About is a friendly Dublin-based hiking club for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends, organizing weekly hikes and welcoming new members .

Out & About Hiking Club

Phoenix Tigers FC is a Dublin-based LGBTQ+ inclusive women's football (soccer) club founded in 2004, playing weekly social football sessions and hosting social events year-round .

Phoenix Tigers Football Club

Pink Ladies is an off-season LGBTQ+ hockey club in Dublin for women of varying skill levels, from beginners to seasoned players .

Pink Ladies Hockey Club

The Stoneballerz is Dublin’s LGBTQ+ softball team .

Dublin

Upcoming Events

Oldbridge

GAZE x Outhouse: Queer Film Club

Culture Night Dublin

Dublin Pride Run 2026

Improve Your CV Workshop: Support for English Learners

Knickeen, Sugarloaf

Outhouse Book Club - Ordinary Saints

Young Adult Peer Support Group

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Social Fabric Cafe

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Slice

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