Sports
Gay Ramblers and Hillwalking
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.
Frontrunners and Briskwalkers Cork
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
Cork Hellhounds Inclusive Rugby Club
The Cork Hellhounds are an LGBT-inclusive rugby team based in Cork, Ireland. Beginners and experienced players welcome! #BrúArAghaidh
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
Cork Racketeers Inclusive Badminton
The Cork Racketeers is an all-inclusive LGBTQIA+ friendly badminton club. The group meets in the James Kenneally Hall, Hollyhill weekly on Tuesday evenings.
Newcomers are always welcome. No previous badminton experience necessary. It’s €5 per week, €3.50 for concessions.
Munsters first LGBTQ+ inclusive Gaelic football Club, the group meets weekly on Wednesdays in Glen Sports Complex 6:30-7:30pm and Sundays in Glen River Park 11am-12:30pm.
Health & Wellbeing
Free Rapid HIV Testing
We provide free monthly community based rapid HIV testing in partnership with the Sexual Health Centre as part of the Know Now program.
Follow us on social media for schedule updates.
Phone: 021 4300 430
Rainbow Yogis Yoga
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.
Out of Your Mind:
Online Meditation Club
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.
Culture
Outstaged Drama Group
Outstaged Drama Group
Our Outstaged Drama group provides an opportunity to let OUT your inner Drama Queens! The workshops are facilitated by a professional drama instructor and run weekly. The group is always taking new members who are interested in acting, writing, production and more.
Contact: outstageddrama@gmail.com
Social Media: @outstageddrama
Drag School with Mia Gold
Funded by Cork Education & Training Board Community Education Fund, this 10 week programme aims to enhance Cork’s continued history and contribution to the art of drag in Ireland. It seeks to promote the vibrant culture of drag and support the ongoing evolution of drag in Ireland. Participants will learn valuable life skills, build their self-confidence and personal development growth.
If you’d like to be added to the waiting list for further details about the next drag school programme please email: dragschool@gayproject.ie
Social Media: @drag.school.with.mia.gold
Cork Drag Rec Room
“Social and Cultural Group:
Appreciating, Highlighting, Developing the Art of Drag in Cork & Ireland”
The Cork Drag Rec Room will offer a safe and brave space for all queer folk and allies over the age of 18
who are interested in the art of drag.
Fortnightly activities are chosen by members and are guided by the groups objectives.
The groups objectives will be to:
- Support the preservation and development of drag culture in Cork and Ireland
- Enhance the skills and confidence of participants through training, workshops, and skills sharing
- Support and promote the work of all participants through building a performers network
- Promote and support collaborative works between participants
- And to encourage continued growth of diversity and accessibility within the drag scene in Cork and
Ireland
Social
Queer Vibes LGBT+ Social Café
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 some 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 https://gayproject.ie/events/ for next dates.
GOLD Café for Older Men
GOLD Café in the Gay Project is an opportunity for older gay men 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.
Meets Fridays in Gay Project from 12-3pm.
UP Cork LGBTI+ Youth Project
UP Cork is an LGBTI+ Youth Group is organised in partnership with CDYS. The group welcomes members aged 15+. The vision is to provide a holistic, inclusive & empowering service to LGBT+ young people. The mission is to provide a community-based response to LGBT+ young people by offering them opportunities for active participation & inclusion in addressing issues that affect their lives through personal & social development.
Workshops include:
- History of LGBT & advocacy
- Gender identity
- Social & emotional wellbeing
- Music/art & dance projects
- Group work & one-to-one meetings available.
Contact: nadia.moussed@cdys.ie
Phone: 086 0443745
Mid-week Drop In Café
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.
Rainbow DiverseAbilities
An 18+ social cafe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community with disabilities and/or neurodiversities.
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month 5:30-7:30pm in Gay Project
Information/Support
Gay Information Helpline
Gay Information Cork is a weekly source of information and support. It is part of the national LGBT helpline. The trained volunteers provide a non-judgemental, confidential, listening support and information service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people as well as their family and friends. LGBT.ie also provides a gateway to information and support options for LGBT people in Ireland. It has information that will be useful for people questioning if they might be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Gay Information Cork: 021 427 1087
LGBT Helpline: 1890 020 539
Positive Cork
Positive Cork is a volunteer-led peer support group for people living with HIV. It is run for and by people living with HIV. At their meetings while they offer real support for people on issues they may be dealing with due to their HIV, they also have a great crack and lots of laugh.
The group meets twice a month on a Monday. You can follow the group on Facebook using the link below. Or reach out for details by emailing positivecork@gmail.com.
Munster Gayze Facebook Group
Munster Gayze is a digital space developed by the Gay Project to share information, memes, make new friends, find out about upcoming events, and general chat for gay, bi, queer, MSM and Trans men in Munster.
