Useful Resources
LGBTQIA+ Support Organisations
LNC Resources | Esther Explains
(LGBTI+ themed animations) was developed to help second-level students, their teachers, and parents to better understand the terminology, identities, and some of the associated challenges that young people face when they’re part of this community.
Find LGBTQIA+ Youth Groups In Your Area
LGBTQIA+ YOUTH GROUPS – Please contact individual groups of interest to you.
CARLOW |My Unique Individuality (MUI)
Vault Youth Project, Burrin St. Carlow
T 085 272 2379 or 059 913 3714
MUI (My Unique Individuality) is an exciting LGBT Youth Group at Carlow Regional Youth Services. The group for LGBT+ young people and allies meets on Tuesdays from 6-7.30pm
CAVAN & MONAGHAN |Rainbow Youth
Gurranebraher & Churchfield Youth & Community Resource Centre, Gurranebraher Rd, Gurranebraher, Cork
E info@camry.ie
W Rainbow Youth Website
Cavan & Monaghan Rainbow Youth is an LGBT+ service for young people aged 12-24 years in the Cavan area.
CORK | UP Cork
Gurranebraher & Churchfield Youth & Community Resource Centre, Gurranebraher Rd, Gurranebraher, Cork
T 086 044 3745
E nadia.moussed@ywicork.com
UP Cork is a youth project for LGBTQ young people aged 15-24 years. Meets twice weekly.
DONEGAL | BreakOUT
Donegal Youth Services, 16 – 18 Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
T 086 124 7968 or 074 912 9630
E lgbt@donegalyouthservice.ie
BreakOUT is a collective of youth groups for young people aged 12-30 who identify as LGBT+ operated by Donegal Youth Services.
The groups are open to young people from Donegal and the North West of Ireland. They currently meet in Ballybofey, Glenties, Letterkenny, and Moville
WATERFORD | Foróige Ferrybank
T 086 141 5929
E pippa.jones@foroige.ie
W Foróige Website
Youth group for LGBTI+ young people and their allies, caters for those aged 14-18 located in the Ferrybank area. The drop in service meets weekly from 1-2pm on Saturdays for chats and coco.
Parental supports and one to one work with young people can be made available if they wish.
DONEGAL | Out in the Yard
The Yard Falcarragh
T 086 274 3414
E lgbtfalcarragh@gmail.com
Is a youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans young people & friends aged 15 – 23 year old.
DUBLIN | Belong To Sunday
OUThouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1.
T 01 670 6223
E info@belongto.org
W Belong To Sunday Website
BeLonG To Sunday is a youth group for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Trangender young people based in Dublin. This group is a great way to meet new people, make new
friends and get involved in new, fun activities.
DUBLIN | IndividualiTy
Ombudsman for Children’s Office, 52 Strand Street Great, North City, Dublin
T 01 670 6223
E info@belongto.org
IndividualiTy is a social group for young trans people and those questioning their gender identity. It aims to provide a safe, positive and fun space where trans youth
can relax, be themselves and make friends. For ages 14-23. Meets bi-weekly Wednesdays 5.30-7.30pm
DUBLIN | Loving Our Out Kids (LOOK)
Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
T 087 253 7699
E info@lovingouroutkids.org
W Loving Our Out Kids Website
LOOK consists of a small group of parents who have lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender children, they are parents who listen and support. First Thursday of each month, 8pm
DUBLIN | Over 18s Group
Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
T 01 670 6223
E info@belongto.org
This group is for LGBT young people aged 18 – 23 from Dublin and surrounding areas, its a social space to come and make some new friends and have a bit of craic. The
club is closed for the summer and will re-open mid-September 2015.
DUBLIN | Tallaght LGBT Club
The Big Picture, Unit 5 Talbot House, Tallaght Cross East, Tallaght, Dublin 24
T 086 286 5801
E roisin.odonovan@foroige.ie
This group is for LGBT young people and friends aged 14-18 to hang out, have fun and plan activities for themselves! It operates out of the Big Picture, at the Square
Luas Stop, Tallaght on Thursday nights from 18:15 – 19:45
MONAGHAN | Monaghan LGBT+ Ally Groups
Carrickmacross, Castleblayney & Clones
T 087 905 7598
E melissa@ywimonaghan.ie
W Ally Groups Website
Monaghan LGBT+ Ally groups meet in Carrickmacross, Castleblayney and Clones as part of Youth Work Ireland Cavan Monaghan. These groups are open to 14-18 year olds.
WEXFORD | Wexford LGBT Youth Support
FDYS, Francis Street, Wexford
T 053 912 3262
E emma.whitty@fdys.ie
Drop in LGBT+ youth support service is in FDYS, Francis Street every Thursday from. 5:00-8pm for 15-24 year olds (this can be altered depending on the young persons’ needs etc).
DUBLIN | Allsorts
Talk About Youth Project, St Andrews Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2
T 01 677 1930
E lisa.downes@strandrews.ie
Allsorts is an LGBT+ group for young people aged 18+ within the Talk About Youth Project. The Allsorts group aim to provide a safe, non-threatening environment where young people can meet, socialise, and take initiative to increase their impact on society in a positive way.
WICKLOW | Arklow LGBT Support Group
Vault Youth Centre, Coomiy Lane, Arklow Town, Co. Wicklow
T 0402 39646
W Arklow LGBT Website
Arklow LGBT is a 12-18 peer support group,it takes place on Thursday 5:30-6:30,for more information contact this page or phone Sandra or Angie (0402 39646)
DUBLIN | O.U.T. Opening Up Together
The Finglas Youth Resource Centre, Mellows Road, Finglas, Dublin 1
T 085 1950 353
E teresa@fyrc.ie
This group provides a place for LGBT+ young people and those questioning their sexuality or gender to get support, express themselves openly, build their confidence and have fun. There is a junior group for 10-16 years old and a senior group for 17-24 years old. Junior group: Fridays 5-6.30pm, Senior Group: Thursdays 8-10pm
DUBLIN | Tallaght LGBT Club
The Big Picture, Unit 5 Talbot House, Tallaght Cross East, Tallaght, Dublin 24
T 086 286 5801
E bronagh.conlon@foroige.ie
This group is for LGBT young people and friends aged 14-18 to hang out, have fun and plan activities for themselves! It operates out of the Big Picture, at the Square Luas Stop, Tallaght on Monday nights from 18:15 – 19:45
DUBLIN | The Ladybirds
Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
T 01 670 6223
E info@belongto.org
W Ladybirds Website
The Ladybirds is a group for young Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender women in Dublin aged 14 – 23 years of age, the group meets weekly on Thursdays.
WATERFORD | Chill-Out
Edmund Rice Youth and Community Centre, Manor Street Waterford.
T 051 309364
E chillout@wstcys.ie
W www.belongto.org/waterford/
ChillOUT youth project works with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people in Waterford City and the Southeast.
WESTMEATH | Athlone Spectrum
T 086 027 9149
E mary.oneill@foroige.ie
W Athlone Spectrum Website
Athlone Spectrum is a new dedicated LGBT support service for young people aged between 12-18 years aimed at supporting their development, building confidence and a place to make new friends.
GALWAY | shOUT!
Youth Work Ireland offices, 41-43 Prospect Hill, Galway
T Galway 087 773 8529 or Dublin 01 670 6223
E shout@youthworkgalway.ie
W shOUT! Website
shOUT!, is a group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or simply uncertain young people aged from 14 to 21 years old.
KERRY | Kerry Youth Pride
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service, Denny Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
T Kerry 066 712 1674 or Dublin 01 670 6223
W Youth Pride Website
An LGBT youth group for young people aged 15 – 21 years for Kerry and the South West.
TIPPERARY | OUT Tipp
Tipperary Regional Youth Service, Tipperary Town
T Tipperary 087 910 0727 or Dublin 01 670 6223
E outipp@gmail.com
KILDARE | KLGBT
Canal Stores, Basin Street, Naas, Co. Kildare
T +353 45 897 893
E klgbt@kys.ie
W KLGBT Website
Kildare Youth Services (KYS) have launched a new weekly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Drop In Centre for Young People between 14 – 18 years of age.
This Drop In Centre is free of charge for Young People from County Kildare and it will take place every Saturday from 3:30 – 5:30pm in Naas.
KILKENNY | Open Door Kilkenny
Desart Hall, New Street, Kilkenny City
T (056) 7761200
E pbookle@ossoryyouth.com
Open Door Youth Group is a gay-straight youth alliance. The group is open to all gay or straight young people between the age of 12 and 18 who would like to participate in a fun and exciting LGBT friendly environment. We meet every Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 8.00pm in Ossory Youth, Desart Hall, New Street, Kilkenny.
LAOIS | Luck-Out, LGBTI+ Youth Group
Unit D, James Fintan Lalor House, JFL Avenue, Port Laoise.
T 057 866 5010
E info@ywilaois.com
W Luck-Out Website
YWI Laois provide an inclusive and comprehensive range of services and development opportunities for Young People between the ages of 10 to 25 Years.
LIMERICK | Youth Group
Redwood Place 18 Davis St Limerick
T 061 314354
E lgbt@goshh.ie/youth@goshh.ie
W Youth Group Website
This group empowers young people through education and raising awareness around sexual, emotional and mental health issues that are of relevance to them and their
peers.
MONAGHAN | Monaghan LGBT Youth Café
T 086 8985710
E monghanlgbt@outlook.com
W Youth Cafe Website
A fun safe space to hang out and meet friends to play games and have a chat. Available for 12-18 year olds, and discussions will be held on relationships, discrimination and LGBT issues.
LIMERICK | Gender Wise: Limerick Trans Youth Group
E youth@goshh.ie
W Gender Wise Website
This is a group for anyone aged 13-18 year who identifies as Trans, Non Binary, or Genderqueer.
LIMERICK | The Rainbow Gang
E youth@goshh.ie
W The Rainbow Gang Website
Limerick’s LGBT+ Youth Group is for 14-19 year old LGBT+ people and allies.The group has a programme of fun activities which are chosen by members of the group.
MAYO | Cairde LGBTI+ Youth Club, Ballina
T 086 6017337
E stephanie.cook@foroige.ie
W Cairde Website
This group is for young people aged 13-17 years who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and their friends.
LOUTH | AIM Young Adults Group
Dundalk Outcomers, The Coach House, 8 Roden Place, Dundalk, Co. Louth
T Louth 086 162 5030 or Dublin 01 670 6223
E youth@outcomers.org
W AIM Website
Dundalk Outcomers Young Adults Drop-In is a safe space to get to know some other LGBT young people.
MAYO | Cairde LGBTI+ Youth Club, Ballinrobe
T 087 7714 967
E ballinrobeyouthcafe@gmail.com
W Cairde Website
Open to LGBTI young people, their friends, and young people who may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LOUTH | AIM Youth Group
Dundalk Outcomers The Coach House 8 Roden Place Dundalk
T Louth 086 162 5030 or Dublin 01 670 6223
E youth@outcomers.org
W AIM Website
Our youth group is for young LGBT people aged 14 – 17 years old.
MEATH | Youth Work Ireland Meath LGBT+ Group
T 046 9093402
E info@youthworkirelandmeath.ie
W Youth Work Ireland Website
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender or questioning young people aged 13-21 years of age in the Meath region.
SLIGO & LEITRIM | SMILY
T 071 9144150 / 9147468
E info@ncycs.ie
W Smily Website
SMILY is a youth group in Sligo and Leitrim for young people aged between 14-23 years who identify as Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) or who are questioning their identity.
WATERFORD | Gender Blender
T 086 021 8941
E chillout@wstcys.ie
W www.belongto.org/waterford/
GenderBlender youth group works with Transgender young people in Waterford City and the Southeast every Sunday from 1-2.30 in the Manor Youth Café on Manor Street, Waterford.
WEXFORD
Gorey/Openmix Group
Gorey Youth Needs Group, Mary Ward Lane, St Michael’s Rd, Mill Lands, Gorey, Co. Wexford
T Karen on 053 942 2611 or or Mandi 087 744 5232
E Mandi.tighe@gyng.ie
W Openmix Website
An LGBTI+ Youth Drop in Service for people between 13 and 19. Offering 2 groups to LGBTI+ members. Junior group is open to young people from 1st to 3rd year. And our senior group, that caters for 4th year to 6th year students.
WICKLOW| Bray LGBT Youth & Friends
Seomra Youth Centre, 1 Adelaide House, Adelaide Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow
T 085 145 8782
E braylgbtyouth@gmail.com
A drop-in space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people aged 13 – 17. Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6.30pm.