Sligo may be a small coastal town, but its LGBTQ+ community is vibrant, creative and steadily growing. From inclusive social spaces to community groups, arts events and outdoor adventures, Sligo offers a warm welcome to LGBTQ+ visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re here for the beaches, the nightlife, the culture or the scenery, you’ll find a county that’s open‑minded, friendly and full of character.
Sligo’s queer community is centred around grassroots groups, local cafés and pubs, arts venues, and outdoor meet‑ups — with new initiatives emerging every year. The town’s relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to explore, connect and feel at home, whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as a couple.
Sligo’s queer community is centred around grassroots groups, local cafés and pubs, arts venues, and outdoor meet‑ups — with new initiatives emerging every year. The town’s relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to explore, connect and feel at home, whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as a couple.
Sligo Pride Festival
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The Sligo Pride Festival is one of the highlights of Sligo's cultural calendar. With a week long calendar of events, you be guaranteed a good time in Sligo.
Enjoy the many events across town, make new friends, chat to old friends, party until the early hours, engage in workshops, go on a nature walk ... most importantly , have a great time. |
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Queer Shed Sligo
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Queer Shed Sligo is one of the county’s most vibrant grassroots LGBTQ+ community groups. Centred around creativity, connection and inclusion, Queer Shed brings together queer people and allies through social meet‑ups, workshops, arts events and community projects. Their gatherings are relaxed, friendly and designed to help people feel at home — whether you’re new to Sligo, visiting for a weekend, or looking to connect with others in a supportive space.
The group’s events often blend creativity with community: craft nights, social evenings, outdoor meet‑ups, collaborations with local artists, and pop‑up happenings around town. Their Instagram page shares updates, event announcements and a warm snapshot of Sligo’s growing queer culture. |
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Advocacy Groups
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OUTWESTOutWest is a voluntary social, support and advocacy group for LGBT+ people in the West of Ireland. It was originally founded in 1997 as Mayo Roscommon Outreach.
The group aims to organise social outings and events several times a year in various venues in the West of Ireland, as well as doing advocacy and awareness work, including educational sessions, to benefit the LGBT+ community, both in Connacht and on a national level.
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