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"It is essential to have a
place for people to come where they can feel at home, talk freely and
frankly.. truly be themselves.. Outhouse provides this safe haven for
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people" - 'Mary McAleese'
- President of Ireland
The Outhouse is the resource and community centre for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities in Dublin.
It is discreetly based on South William Street, inside the doors
of a coffee shop. Established 1997 it hosts regular group meetings and
community events while providing support, information and other
services. The center has its own coffee shop which is open daily until 6
(Thursday and Friday opening hours are extended to 11, Thursdays from
7.00 is women only and Friday night is men only from 7.00).
Click here
for info on the outhouse open day
Groups
The outhouse provides a meeting place for many groups
within the community, some of these include
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Bi Irish -
Group especially for the bisexual community
Out Youth - Social group for under 25s
Coming Home - group for Gay & Lesbian emigrants
LUBE - for men interested in leather
Trekkies group - Social group for Star Trek lovers
Greenbow - gay & lesbian deaf group
Time Out - group for meeting new people
Women and Children group |
Reviews
Reviewed
by checker - June 2000
I first visited the
outhouse last year (1999), I popped in for coffee but ended up finding
out about the youthgroup so thought i'de give it a shot. I managed to
talk a friend into going along with me (for support). We were surprised
how many people turned up, including quiet a few cuties. There wasnt a
huge program planned but people were broken into smaller groups and
given topics to discuss such as safe sex, gay parenting, etc.. I was
seperated from my friend which I hated as I was so nervous but everyone
there is in the same boat and it was fairly easy to get chatting. I
havent gone back to the youth group as I dont think I need it but its an
ideal way to meet people if you are new to the scene. It's a lot easier
than heading straight into a bar and standing in a corner on your
own.
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Links
http://indigo.ie/~outhouse/index.html
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