Sports
Cork Rebels FC is a football team for the LGBT community of Ireland.
Based in Cork the aim is to have football for all! Get your Kit On!!
Contact: corkrebelsfc@gmail.com
Instagram: @corkrebelsfc
Frontrunners and Briskwalkers Cork is an Athletics Club, affiliated with Athletics Ireland. FRBW Cork is an inclusive club catering to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, and is the largest such club in Ireland outside of Dublin. FRBW is open to members of all abilities, with a competitive streak in the club, we train for and compete in races. There is also a walking division to the club which offers a social outlet for members while staying active. FRBW have a very active social committee, often meeting up for drinks, cinema, and even trips abroad. We welcome all new members to come and try out the club at any time. From January to March each year, we offer a couch to 5k programme to help new members who might be concerned about their fitness levels.
Contact: frontrunnerscork@gmail.com
Instagram: @frbwcork
This group is for members of the community who have an interest in rambling and hillwalking and who would like to share that interest and experience with others. The group is facilitated by members who are volunteers and who have some prior experience of hiking and hillwalking.
The group communicates through a WhatsApp group chat. If you’d like to be added to the WhatsApp group email nathan@gayproject.ie.
The Cork Hellhounds are an LGBT-inclusive rugby team based in Cork, Ireland.
Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Website: corkhellhounds.ie
Instagram: @corkhellhounds
The Cork Racketeers is an all-inclusive LGBTQIA+ friendly badminton club.
The group meets in the James Kenneally Hall, Hollyhill weekly on Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Instagram: @corkracketeers
Queer Bike Rides is a monthly cycling event for queer folks in Cork.
To keep up to date with their schedule and details on how to join a cycle, follow their Instagram page @QBRCork
Munsters first LGBTQ+ inclusive Gaelic football Club, the group meets weekly on Wednesdays in Glen Sports Complex 6:30-7:30pm and Saturdays in Tramore Valley Park 12pm-1:15pm.
Instagram: @nalaochraaeracha
Health and Wellbeing
We provide free monthly community based rapid HIV testing in partnership with the Sexual Health Centre as part of the Know Now program.
Instagram: @shc_cork
Facebook: Sexual Health Centre
Phone: 021 4300 430
Yoga offers flexibility, power, strength, calmness and clarity. Whether you want to try something new or return to something you used to do, this is the class for you. It’s also a great opportunity to make connections to the LGBTI+ community in Cork. All variations of poses are offered for all levels.
Rainbow Yogis Yoga with Graham Daly takes place weekly on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm in Gay Project. No sign up required. €3-€5 fee per week.
During these weekly lunchtime sessions Derrick will introduce you to the basics of meditation,
what meditation is and what it isn’t. All sessions are held on Zoom so you can join in from your home, work place or anywhere you feel comfortable.
You don’t have to be able to stop your thoughts.
You don’t have to make your mind go blank.
You just have to able to sit quietly for a short time and be aware.
Oh yeah, and breath, don’t forget to breath…
Meditation is simple, it’s us that’s complicated!
Email: nathan@gayproject.ie for the Zoom link.
Social
Tuesdays, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Gay Project, Sawmill Street
A social café for all members of the LGBT+ community over 18 years of ages to meet new people and make friends.
Whether you’re a local, a blow-in, or totally new to the city, this group provides an opportunity to meet some new people, make friends and have a chat.
Tea, Coffee and snacks provided. The café is open weekly on Tuesdays in Gay Project from 5:30pm-7:30pm. See our events page for upcoming dates and times.
Fridays, 12pm – 3pm, Gay Project Sawmill Street
GOLD Café in the Gay Project is an opportunity for older men in the LGBTI+ community to meet, socialise and chat with other guys of a similar age. The café is facilitated by staff and volunteers in our Community Room weekly. The GOLD Group also goes on monthly trips decided on by the group. Previous trips include a gallery tour of Crawford Art gallery, and a tour of Fota House and Gardens.
UP Cork LGBTI+ Youth Project is a Cork based youth project for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender & questioning (LGBTQ) young people aged 15-23 years.
Contact: nadia.moussed@cdys.ie
Phone: 086 0443745
Wednesdays, 12pm – 3pm, Gay Project, Sawmill Street
Our Midweek Drop-in Café takes place on Wednesdays 12pm – 2:30pm in our Community Room in Gay Project, Sawmill Street. This space is open to anyone that wants to pop in, have a cup of tea or coffee, read a book, meet friends or make friends, chill out on your lunch break, or just relax in a welcoming space.
Gayze Gaymes is an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Community Gaymer Group located in Cork City, Ireland.
Meets twice a month in Gay Project on Sawmill St.
Follow our socials for upcoming dates and events here.
Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Gay Project, Sawmill Street
An 18+ social cafe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community with disabilities and/or neurodiversities.
Monthly on the 2nd Saturday.
Open to all members and allies of the LGBT+ Community. Pop in, have a cup of tea or coffee, meet friends or make friends, or just relax in a welcoming space!
If you have any questions or require specific access requirements, please reach out to us at info@gayproject.ie.
Culture
LGBT+ book club that usually meets monthly in the Cork City Library on Grand Parade to discuss our group chosen book for the month. New members always welcome.
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