r/LGBTireland • u/samii30_x • 1d ago
r/LGBTireland • u/spillercork • Jun 01 '26
PRIDE Guide to Pride Festivals across Ireland for 2026 (Dates & Links)
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 • u/cliff_celb • Jan 27 '26
Seeking advice Announcement: Boilerhouse posts
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
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 • u/Pure-Consideration97 • 1d ago
Arts/ Culture 4 tickets for Bob the Drag Queen
Tickets can be transferred on ticketmaster. 45 ono
Sunday, Vicar street
r/LGBTireland • u/Relevant_Flatworm223 • 2d ago
Seeking advice Irish terms for "non-binary"?
Hi!
If this isn't the right subreddit, please lmk where would be best to post this.
I'm learning Irish, and I was trying to find a word for "non-binary" or "non-binary person" or "enby" or what have you.
I'm finding stuff like "duine neamh-dhénártha" and "duine neamhbhinárach," and I also have heard I could just say "Is neodrach mé ó thaobh inscne" ("I'm neutral, gender-wise") or just "Táim neodrach" ("I'm neutral"), but I'm not sure how accurate or commonly used any of them are, and I'm wondering if there's a common term that's relatively easy to pronounce?
Go raibh maith agat! 🥰
r/LGBTireland • u/IrishGayReader • 2d ago
Irish LGBT book club
For all you readers out there I’ve just set up a new subreddit called r/IrishGayReaders, a book club and reading community for gay readers in Ireland (and beyond). While primarily geared towards Gay Readers, we will welcome everyone and won't turn anyone away. It’s a space for book lovers to chat, swap recommendations, and pick one book a month to read and discuss weekly. We’re not just sticking to gay character/themed books either, all genres are welcome, from crime and thriller to sci-fi, fantasy, literary fiction, and plenty more besides. The aim is to build a friendly little community around reading, good chat and a bit of craic. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you’re more than welcome to join us. Our first month poll is up and we will (hopefully) start reading first week in August.
r/LGBTireland • u/Available_Screen_369 • 2d ago
Donegal
Anyone for conversation or friendship with M 57. Not looking for ltr unless it happens organically
r/LGBTireland • u/Civil-Jackfruit5096 • 2d ago
7 week fling, then blocked with emotional message
r/LGBTireland • u/No-Worldliness-8094 • 3d ago
Gaze film festival - lesbian lines ticket swap
I have 2 tickets to Lesbian Limes at the Gaze film festival for 3rd August at 1pm. is there anyone with tickets to the midweek showing looking to do a swap? or for me to buy!
r/LGBTireland • u/Arreynn • 4d ago
Seeking advice Thinking of going to Dublin Comic Con in a more femme outfit/costume as a guy
I have some femme clothes that I have been too afraid of wearing because of judgement but figured going to this event I would stand out a little less. It’s nothing too crazy, just a skirt with shorts underneath and a hoodie. For the costume side of my outfit it would be cat ears and a tail(cosplaying as my ffxiv character who dresses like this and is a catboy)
Would it be safe to go dressed like this at the event? Im sure id get some looks but maybe there could be more idk. I definitely wouldn’t be dressed like this outside the event if i can help it and i will be going with some friends.
r/LGBTireland • u/Sabichyn • 4d ago
Sports/ Fitness Cork City FTM 25, looking for a gym bud
I really wanna get back into the gym, but I don't have any friends that I can go with 😩🔫 most of my friends r from abroad so obviously they can't come gym w me. And istg I can't keep gaming as a hobby everyday bro, Im in college and work but I just need a hobby that can take care of my body.
Cuz bro I don't hate the gym, I just don't have the motive to go. Like once I'm in there it's gungho yfm? I just need a partner that's tryna hit a goal too so I can inspire them and they can inspire me yk?
Anyways hmu!
r/LGBTireland • u/gayzegaymes1 • 4d ago
Cork Pride: Gayme for your Life 2.0
eventbrite.ieGayme For Your Life 2.0 – July 31st at The Pav (Cork) 🏳️🌈 by Gayze Gaymes
Get ready for chaos, camp, and competition as Cork drag icons Lucrecia Luna and new Lola Le’Synn battle it out in live minigames – with your help from the audience!
Expect games, raffle prizes, and fierce performances – all while supporting a great cause. Entry is FREE, or donate €5 to Gay Project for their new Community Centre and get an extra raffle ticket!
🎟️ Donations and Ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gayme-for-your-life-tickets-1991196709961
🕖 7pm start
🪑 Seating first come
🔞 18+ only
Come for the chaos, stay for the queens, and help build Cork’s queer future!
r/LGBTireland • u/Terrible-Subject-600 • 4d ago
Healthcare GUIDE clinic
Has anyone gotten a repeat prescription for Valtrex from St. James Guide Clinic in Dublin?
I got prescribed Valtrex there a while ago and I’ve run out. Does anyone know if I can just walk in and get another prescription, or do I need to book another appointment? I tried to call since Thursday but no answer!
I remember they gave me advice on getting more but can’t remember for the life of me if I can just walk in! TIA
r/LGBTireland • u/gutterly • 6d ago
Seeking advice Wasted My 20s
I'm 28 years old, and only in the last two years have I started opening up to my therapist about being gay. It was difficult and took a while, but I eventually told her - except it wasn't some moment where I suddenly gained the courage to tell everyone and speak about it openly. It just felt a bit heartbreaking, because I feel like I wasted my entire 20s like this.
I've never been in a relationship, and the older I get, the more I see friends and family moving in with their partners and settling down. As a kid, I was chased out of the house for dressing up in my mom's clothes, corrected about my posture or the way I sat, and discouraged from hanging out with one of the more flamboyant kids.
Even the friends I hang out with now have said things - slurs, opinions about gay people - that shocked me and made me want to distance myself from them. I feel like since I've never been open, I wouldn't know how to be intimate or even vulnerable with a partner.
Does anyone relate, or are there any older ppl here who have some advice?
r/LGBTireland • u/CreepyOnion • 6d ago
Seeking advice How are people actually finding relationships?
Other than by chance at in-person events, where do you look for an actual relationship? Is Tinder the main one? I know it’s mostly a hookup app for straight people but is it the same for us? Are many people using Bumble or other apps? I’m on Tinder but it feels like most people just match and then never want to talk, and the ones that do never want to meet in person.
r/LGBTireland • u/Green-Shake-4652 • 7d ago
Seeking advice Makeup advice for a beginner guy??
I've started practicing using lipstick because I like how I feel wearing it and wanted to explore more of femme side using makeup but don't understand it much, I'm not out so I'm too nervous to just go in ask someone in beauticians, any advice, tips or help would really be appreciated☺️
r/LGBTireland • u/Healthy-Night-8575 • 7d ago
Healthcare FINAL CALL: Stress, Depression, Suicide- Bisexual Individuals.
"Hi Friends",
I am part of a post-grad research team from CSU Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research into stress & mental health, among LGBTQI+ adults. We are collecting data from LGBTQI+ individuals, then completing studies specific to sexual identities.
Our ethics approved study on stress, depression & suicide, specific to bisexual individuals, requires further participants.
This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you identify as Bisexual (18+), please;
- Complete the Survey (click link)
https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W
- Share the (link/post) in your own network, so others can contribute too.
Thank you.
***Extra Information***
Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115)
CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Supervisor Professor Suzanne McLaren (she/her) School of Psychology Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Please message me for any further information or question you may have.
r/LGBTireland • u/Alexis_Darko • 8d ago
Seeking advice Electrolysis in Galway
Hi all, does anyone know where I might find reasonably priced Electrolysis sessions in Galway county?
r/LGBTireland • u/mangoparrot • 8d ago
Survey on hate/hostility
Just posting this here for all.
r/LGBTireland • u/ReadyWeekend5094 • 9d ago
Seeking advice Coming out
30 years old and I've finally gotten to a place where I'm starting to accept myself. I'd love to meet a guy and I'm getting to a place where I'm considering joining a gay social group. I'm not out to anyone so I'm trying to figure out how to start meeting guys. I personally don't like the idea of coming out, because why should I announce my sexuality. I have some sort of fear around people talking about me/gossiping about my sexuality, and I think this is what has held me back for so long. If I joined a social group, I feel like people will see me on it and still talk about me saying 'oh he's gay did you know?' and gossiping. I wish I could skip the reveal part and just meet someone, I'm not into dating apps and would just like to meet someone in person
Has anyone been in a similar situation? I feel I'm stalling and don't know how to come out in a sense lol
r/LGBTireland • u/LehBigBoi • 10d ago
Seeking advice Advice For Finding Queer-Folk When You Live Far Away From Bascially All The Big Queer Venues?
Basically what the title says, but I'll elaborate a bit more. Info on me, 21, trans male, autistic, gay, raging metalhead. I'm from the midlands which means that basically every official queer venue is 2+ hours away & opens when my last bus home is.
Before you suggest queer groups I will add this; I've checked the majority of the groups in my area (even ones I have to travel a good bit to go to), and they're either a) strictly for people above or below my age bracket, or b) the all ages ones are either populated by either people above or below my age bracket, or are generally fem-presenting (which is fine! I'm just looking for more mascs/masculine people! I need me some more brotherhood. I will also add I am also looking for both non-platonic & platonic.)
And before you suggest any form of dating app or online social groups, I'm really not big on dating apps. It really clashes with my autism & I really dislike the structure of "meet online then in person later" (I usually prefer it flipped.) I'm in a lot of online social groups & I've met some wonderful people. But I'm looking for irl connections. I've tried dating apps and social apps a lot but I am never able to maintain the connection properly due to the way my brain is wired :(
I'd love to experience more queer nightlife but it's all so far away. Travelling is expensive because it usually also requires me to book hotels if I want to actually go to anything passed 7pm. I generally don't like going to places like bars alone because I don't exactly feel safe without someone watching my back or to look after my drink (or, God forbid anything go wrong, is there to make sure I'm safe). But most of my friends who do travel with me are not drinkers or have strict schedules.
I know I've basically made a post asking "hey so how do I make bean soup but without beans", I understand that. I get I'm being picky, but I'd love if someone could give some advice or anecdotes that could be a little helpful? I honestly just feel so isolated where I'm at. I know pretty much all the queer people in my town and I don't click with them. It currently feels like the only times I get to experience queer nightlife is if I go to bars after pride, and I still have to leave early due to bad transport. So... is there any hope for me, as someone who lives in a random midlands town, who has niche asf interests and prefers meeting people in the wild instead of online? 😅 kindness about this is much appreciated as this is quite a sore spot for me. Being queer and lonely sucks :(
r/LGBTireland • u/Healthy-Night-8575 • 9d ago
Healthcare FINAL CALL: Research - Lesbian Woman, Stress and Sleep disturbance/ Insomnia
"Hi there Friends",
I am part of a post-grad research team from CSU Australia, conducting INTERNATIONAL research within the LGBTQI+ community. My personal study on Lesbian Woman, stress and sleep difficulties/insomnia still needs a minimum of 150 participants to proceed and need INTERNATIONAL voices to represent those OUTSIDE Australia.
This important research is needed now more than ever, so if you are a Lesbian (18+), please;
- Complete the Survey (click link)
https://csufobjbs.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6sCeGsZJld6774W
- Share the (link/post) in your own network, so others can contribute too.
Thank you.
***Extra Information***
Link to Charles Sturt University Ethics Board Approval Doc (Approval number H26115)
CSU HR Ethics Committee E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Supervisor Professor Suzanne McLaren (she/her) School of Psychology Charles Sturt University Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Please message me for any further information or question you may have.
r/LGBTireland • u/Pale_Strawberry_6142 • 10d ago
Anyone got any pictures from limerick pride they'd like to share?
I didn't think to take any pics myself and now my mother wants to see some...