Supporting LGBT+
Welcome to OutWest
OutWest is a Voluntary Social, Support and Advocacy Group for LGBT+ People in Connacht
The centre will provide a relaxed welcoming space for LGBT+ people, families and partners to sociali
The LGBT Helpline service is provided by a network of trained volunteers.
The idea of Pride is to create a safe space where like minded people can come and mingle be who they
Support Equality with a Donation
Your donation would be an amazing way to support the LGBT+ community in the West of Ireland. Your contribution will help create significant changes and progress in our community and support our local Drop In Centre.
Drop-in Centre Funds
€1.470 of €10.000 raised
Upcoming Events
03 December 23
Free & Confidential Rapid HIV & Syphilis Testing
Free & Confidential Rapid HIV & Syphilis Testing Our team, in collaboration with Sexual Health West (SHW), are now providing free Rapid HIV & Syphilis Testing to people in Co. Mayo on…
17 December 23
Christmas Workshop
🎄✨ Join us for a festive celebration at our Drop-in Centre’s Special Christmas Workshop! 🌟 Embrace the holiday spirit with paper chain making, dolly peg fairies, clay bauble crafting, and…
03 December 23
Drop-in Centre
Our Drop-in Centre is open every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm in Ballina (see map HERE) Come enjoy a safe, welcoming and friendly space where you can socialise with other…
10 December 23
Drop-in Centre
Our Drop-in Centre is open every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm in Ballina (see map HERE) Come enjoy a safe, welcoming and friendly space where you can socialise with other…
02 December 23
OutWest Gaymes Night
OutWest presents… Gaymes Night: Dungeons & Dragons, Jackbox and board games Happening on the first Saturday of each month in Serious Business, Sligo, from 4pm to 8pm. There is a…
Latest News
Thanks to all who have come and supported us at our Spooky Sunday Fundraising Thanks to your generosity and participation, we have raised €298.50
It was great to see so many turning up and have fun! Between learning how to crochet with our crochet expert Fiona, enjoying outdoor games and card games, and…
🎃 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Sunday! 🎃
Mark your calendars because on Sunday, October 29th, from 12 PM to 6 PM, something wickedly fun is brewing! Join us for our "Happy Halloween Spooky Sunday Fundraising" event, where we've conjured up a cauldron of activities that promise to make your Halloween unforgettable.
🍰 Bake Sale…
There it is! Our team is delighted to anounce that our new Drop-in Centre located in Ballina (see map HERE) will be open every Sunday at the usual times, from 2pm to 6pm starting this Sunday 12th of March
On the day, we will also have another session of SingOutWest Choir running from 4pm…
My story…. Open the zip of the invisible bubble that surrounds you and step out into your world. Asleep, alone, eyes closed in an empty world of nothingness. I talked. I cried. I laughed. But was I different? Fun and games, laughs and tears like everyone else. But I was different. Why me?
Join us this Saturday 17th of July 2021 at Penny Cafe for the LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up from 12pm to 2pm.
For more info, please send an email to [email protected].
Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
Join us Saturday 28th of August 2021 at Penny Cafe, Sligo for the LGBTeaQ+ Coffee Meet up from 12pm to 2pm.
For more info, please send an email to [email protected].
Looking forward to seeing you all there!!
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Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and its treatment and prevention.![]()
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Donate today: www.hivireland.ie/homepage/about-us/donate-support-fundraise/donate/
Tomorrow is time for our Sunday Drop-in! Come visit us and enjoy good vibes in a relaxing & welcoming space ☕️♟️🎯🏓 We're looking forward to seeing there from 2pm to 6pm 🏳️🌈
📢 IMPORTANT: Due to unforseen circumstances, our centre will be closed tomorrow for the day. We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused.![]()
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🏳️🌈 We will be back open next Sunday 26 November, 2pm-6pm. See you then! 🏳️⚧️
🏳️🌈 Have you thought of becoming a volunteer for OutWest?! To all our LGBT+ community, their family, friends and allies, here is your chance! 🔥 ![]()
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Contact us today to learn more about this exciting volunteer opportunity by sending us an email [email protected] or phone/whatsapp 087 972 5586.![]()
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📢 One week to go until our next Pink Friday! Will you join us?! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️![]()
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