Happy PRIDE!! What are some of the mad stories you have from your 'Coming Out'

hello everyone im trans and im going to my first pride march on june 27th in dublin together with my friend? are there important things that i need to know? what time does it start and do yous know any after parties that we can ioin in. Thank u so much in advance for the answers!

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Edit: Forgot to mention, this would be my first ever pride.

I really want to go to the pride parade this year but I have some questions:

1. What happens at 'Pride Square 2' ? On the website it doesn't give as much detail as I'd like , so I was wondering if anybody knew what exactly happens there, what its like, etc.
2. Do you have to pay at ANY point to particpate in activities? Is it all free?
3. Is the march like St Patricks day, where a bunch of people / organisations sign up to march whilst anybody can just watch from the sidelines?
4. Q2 follow up: If people watch from sidelines, does the crowd move along with the march? If so, is there a particular speed the crowd moves?
5. The website says that they have "5 amazing days and 5 wonderous nights packed with community and cultural events and activities", but it doesn't give me lots of detail about what happens, so any knowledge on this is appreciated.
6. Is it safe to go to the parade as a considerably young person (minor)? I will be going with at least 1 adult and 1 friend my age.
7. How loud on a scale of 1-10 is it (1 being hardly and noise except for quiet chatter, 10 being blaring horns, music, screaming, etc)?
8. How crowded on a scale of 1-10 is it (1 being very empty, 10 being packed like sardines)?
9. Will I have to socialise?
10. Would I be able to leave and join the parade at any time? I don't think I want to go for the entire time its on, just for a bit. If I can leave at any time, can I rejoin at any time?
11. Would you recommend going to me (I don't like very loud noises, crowds, standing still for long periods of time,) ?

I keep asking for details because I tend to get very anxious if I don't have a thorough plan and understanding of what will happen, so sorry about that!

Thanks for reading < 3

So well lads, Recently came out as gay to some of my mates and didn't go down all too well. I'm back at square one with trying to find people who are like myself.

I suppose I could be asking too much but How do you actually find other gay people in ireland?. I've lived in rural ireland most of my upbringing. I knew one lad in secondry who was Bi but that was about it...

Any suggestions or Tips? I'm from Clare but go to college now in limerick.

I’m 21 and will be going to oink on saturday with a fwb of mine. I’ve heard quite a bit about oink from guys i’ve hooked up with lol but i just want to know what should i expect? what’s the dress code?

I attend Wicklow pride events from time to time. I've just noticed that there appears to be two groups now. Wicklowpride.com and Wicklowpride.eu.

What is the genuine one? People's Judian front or the Judian peoples front?

Heyyy so I’m 20f and looking for online Irish friends!!!! I have a ps5 and need more LGBTQIA friends to play with since it’s such a hetro male dominated space (and they are so toxic 😭)

Idm playing some Minecraft, Fortnite, rivals, DBD, or honestly anything LMFAO

SO hmu if you wanna play some online gayyymmmezzzz 😋

Hi there visiting Dublin from Canada and would love to see as much drag tonight as possible. Anyone plugged in on the scene and know any specifics or recommendations? I’ve done research but can’t find any specific info regarding times or specific shows. Just bars like pantibar and the George recommended. Any insight would be so helpful! Cheers!

This guy wasn’t happy I rejected him so threatened to dox me and now says he’s gonna leave a profile up on sniffies that I’m a pedo, careful if you see this creep his profile says he’s going to BH this Saturday, his snap from his profile attached, he’s very clearly unhinged.

am i the only one who struggles with dating women? the apps are miserable and i always end up deleting them. i’ve dated men and im starting to realise im more attracted to women both sexually and romantically, but i just don’t have good luck at dating, i don’t even get as far dating because everyone seems uninterested on dating apps and never really responds. any advice??

Fluid Club will be holding Biconic, our third annual Pride party, in Hen's Teeth on June 19th, from 8.30 until closing 🩷💜💙

Hosted by founder DJ Sleepless Beauty, who along with guests will be providing tunes for the night.

Tickets are available on EventBrite and Resident Advisor.

If you aren't in or near Dublin or can't attend, we'd appreciate anything you can do to spread the word. Fluid is Ireland's only dedicated club night for the bisexual community.

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BiMonthly Ireland Insta (regular café meets in Dublin)

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Can't go, official resale link below if anyone is interested! Happy to lower price too if anyone wants to make an offer, I would just hate to see it go to waste.

https://secure.ticketmaster.ie/rs/1800642EDF91EA90/llhx9131n

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Hey all,

I'm Chair of Gay Project in Cork. We're building our next 3–5 year Strategic Plan and we want real community input before we do, not just from our existing service users but from anyone who cares about LGBTQI+ life in Cork and beyond.

10 minutes, fully anonymous, no right or wrong answers. There's also a prize draw for a €150 voucher for a local restaurant.

Focus groups and an in-person event follow in July for anyone who wants deeper involvement.

📅 Closes 5pm, 19th June 👉 https://gqr.sh/2Vkh

I'm like obviously out gay, feminine (just when I put my jacket on I look bit serious) but for months, straight women at George keep flirting me and even unsolicited kisses on my neck etc. I don't understand, why would they be attracted to a feminine gay guy? I'm clearly waiting for my prince and they make it very awkward.... I feel terrible then for rejecting them. I get sooo uncomfortable

Hey guys,

Been a while since I posted here so thought I’d try it again. Im in the midlands and recently turned 30 years old, looking for more gay friends around here or in Dublin/travelling distance. Ideally I’d love some gamer type people, and someone to go out with for the occasional night out maybe. Also someone to go hiking with/exploring would be awesome, just more friends really. I would also love to get better at photography, become more fit, and see the world (if anyone fancies a trip to Spain/greece lol).

I struggle with the big group events as Im a bit introverted and 🙈, prefer meeting one person at first tbh.

Let me know and maybe we can game or something and meet someday! I have discord/steam etc.

I’m sure this is sadly not a particularly unique experience but wanted to share with people who get it.

Was flying back to Cork so was sat at the gate in Terminal 2, about 9:20pm, when an older Irish man probably in his late 50s early 60s (I’m bad at guessing age!) sat 2 seats over and started loudly complaining to no one and anyone that the bar had closed at 9. At first it was like okay whatever typical drunk.

But then he started complaining about “the queer running the place” and I though okay here we go so I said to him “sounds like it’s better off that they closed at 9, you’ve had enough” which I think gagged him a little, but then he started up again about how the “queers, do-gooders, and LGBTs” are ruining everything in general. Mind you my visible rainbow watch band and bag straps (and let’s be honest the moustache and voice) made it clear which side I was on.

I was after a week long business trip and just wanted to go home so I’d had it, so I was like “can you just shut the fuck up that’s enough” but that of course didn’t stop him, he then said “they [as in us] wouldn’t get away with it in Saudi Arabia” to which I just replied “then move to Saudi Arabia sounds like you’d like it there” at which point he finally shut up and read his newspaper quietly til they called us to board, at which point he shot up out of his chair and glared back at me, and I met his glare with my own.

Then on the plane I noticed he’s in some way associated with one of the cabin crew, he was chatting away to her during boarding and then at rubbish collection time when he handed her 2 more empty Heineken cans she said “I’ll see you in there David”. Then finally at passport we exchanged glares one last time and that was that.

I know this sounds like an “I was there everyone clapped” moment but unfortunately no one clapped, everyone else kept their head down pretending not to hear it, it was a very isolating experience until thankfully the guy who was sat the other side of him cracked a “hope I’m not sitting next to HIM on the plane” to me which helped ease the tension I was feeling. I’ve never confronted anyone in that way before and I’m glad I did, and will do again if the unfortunate chance ever arises. These people need to know we’re not going anywhere.

So "apparently" The Grá - the LGBTQ+ owned shop that brands itself around community and queer support - is now selling Temu pins and iron-on patches at a massive markup.

Their "about us" section states that they "look for accreditations such as PETA approved Vegan, Fair Labour Association", which may be true for their t-shirts, but obviously doesn't extend to these badges or patches. Temu has a long list of forced labour and child labour allegations.

The Grá have got a new Instagram story promoting “3 for €10” deals, but a lot of the stock is literally available on Temu for cents. Some of the exact same badges and patches can be found there for as little as 21c each, with almost all falling under the euro mark. (Screenshots attached). This is not the independent design work that "supports local artists", the claim to be part of their brand identity. It's just straightforward fast-commerce reselling.

Before people jump in with “support small businesses” - yes, obviously support small queer businesses. But “small business” shouldn’t automatically shield anyone from criticism about where products come from or how activism/aesthetics are being monetised.

Interested in other people's opinions... though I know the owners are very popular in Irish LGBT spaces, so I'm expecting people to justify this in any way they can.

Hi,

I think it is important to share that a man who recently died in Blanchardstown was killed in a homophobic attack after being lured through a fake Grindr profile

It is upsetting to talk about, but I think people should be aware that gay men are still being specifically targeted in this way. Please be careful when meeting people through apps

Thinking of his family and everyone affected by this. I hope there will be some advocacy on his behalf in this context soon

Hey all,

Gay lad 37 in Limerick. I recently broke up with my fiancee after been in the closet for years but finally found the courage to tell her I was gay - it was pretty hard for us both but we have decided to move on with our lives.

My issue now is that its super hard to make friends or meet people at this age and well, i dont like using grindr despite the fact i have been on it and have met guys from it (yes i know cheating is terrible but i had to know for sure). How the heck do you make friends or meet people especially in Limerick?