Outhouse

The Outhouse Book Club is back, and September's pick is a brilliant debut from an exciting q***r Irish author: 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin 📚

What if you escaped your devout family in Ireland to live your best q***r life — and then your brother became a candidate for sainthood?

Living in London with her girlfriend, Jay has tried to leave both her family and her past behind. But when her beloved older brother, who died in a terrible accident, may be made into a Catholic saint, she’s forced to confront her childhood, her family, and herself.

Inspired by the author’s own upbringing, 𝘖𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 is a moving, funny, and thoughtful exploration of family, grief, q***r identity, and the question of who gets to decide how we are remembered.

📅 Wednesday, 30 September
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
🎟️ Free entry, but spaces are limited!
🔗 Tickets at link in bio

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite, and if we're full, join the waitlist to catch any cancellations. And don't forget about our ongoing book swap — bring along a book you'd like to pass on!

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The next GAZE x Outhouse: Q***r Film Club takes us into the world of Ballroom!

Join us on Wednesday, 16 September, where we'll screen 𝐈'𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒), a documentary exploring the legacy and impact of Venus Xtravaganza, whose story became known around the world through the 1990 documentary Paris Is Burning.

After the screening, Pepe 007, Old Way voguer, host of , and PhD candidate at DCU, will chair a conversation with members of the Irish & European Ballroom communities. They will reflect on the cultural heritage of Ballroom and its contemporary scenes.

Wednesday, 16 September at 6:15pm
Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre
Tickets €8 (€4 concession)
Eventbrite link in bio

Come along for a film, a conversation, and an opportunity to learn more about an underground culture that has given generations of QTPOC space to express themselves and find community.

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Are you learning English, looking for work in Ireland, and want some support with your CV? Join us at Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre for two free sessions designed especially for LGBTQ+ people who are learning English. 🌈

𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟏:
📄 Improve Your CV Seminar: Support for English Learners
🗓 Tuesday, 8 September
🕔 5pm - A2/B1 English level
🕕 6pm - B2/C1 English level
📍 Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1

This session will share practical tips and guidance to help you improve your CV and feel more confident when applying for jobs.

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𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐:
📄 Improve Your CV Workshop: Support for English Learners
🗓 Tuesday, 22 September
🕔 5pm - 7pm
📍 Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Email your CV before to [email protected] and come on the day to workshop your CV.

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Both sessions are free, friendly, and supportive, and are open to LGBTQ+ people who want to develop their English and employment skills.

Help us uncover Outhouse’s history! Do you have a photo from Outhouse’s past? 📸

For almost 30 years, Outhouse has been a place to meet, make friends, find support, experience culture, organise, and simply be yourself. Now we’re looking to uncover some of the stories and memories held in people’s photo albums!

Whether it’s from our first few years on South William Street, the early days here at 105 Capel Street, or more recent times, we’d love to see what photos of you've got. Maybe you were involved in an event, group, performance, exhibition, or campaign. Maybe you were part of the building renovations or helped transform the space. Or maybe you simply captured Outhouse as it was in a moment in time.

➡️ Have something to share? Upload your photos via the link in our bio. 🔗

And please share this with anyone you think might have an old Outhouse photo tucked away somewhere! 🏳️‍🌈

✨𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Something special this Friday, Open Mic Night at the Outhouse Theatre.
Hosted by the lovely April, it's an evening of q***r poetry, music & spoken word in a relaxed, welcoming space. Grab a spot at the mic or just come and be part of it. All welcome. 🎤

📍 Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre
📅 Friday, 28th August
🕡 6:30–8:30pm

🎙 Performing?
Register here: https://forms.gle/8LebBbi58SYmP3Nz8 or hit the link in bio! 🌈

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! 📆🌈
Discover what’s coming up – events, activities, and plenty of ways to connect. There’s something for everyone, so don’t miss out on the fun!

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
Join us this Friday for 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 at Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, hosted by the amazing April! Enjoy an evening of q***r poetry, music, and spoken word in a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone is invited, whether you're performing or simply coming along to listen and connect.

📅 Friday, 28th August
🕡 6:30 – 8:30pm.

Want to perform? Register here: https://forms.gle/8LebBbi58SYmP3Nz8 or use the link in our bio.

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS! 🎨

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is thrilled to bring back Arthouse, our annual charity art auction, and we’re inviting artists to be part of it! We’re seeking donated artworks to raise vital funds for Outhouse and help create inclusive, supportive spaces for all. 🌈

🗓 Submission deadline: 13 September
🔗 Info & form: outhouse.ie/arthouse (or link in bio)

Some of this year’s confirmed artists: Yoko Akino, Brian Teeling, Lee Welch, Hazel Coonagh, Gabhann Dunne, Shane O'Driscoll, Leah Hewson, Tom Climent, Derval Freeman, Eamon Colman, and many more!

Arthouse 2026 is a timed online auction, with final bids closing on Saturday, 7 & Sunday, 8 November. Get involved and help paint a brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community!

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲! 📆🌈
Discover what’s coming up – events, activities, and plenty of ways to connect. There’s something for everyone, so don’t miss out on the fun!

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧
𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗘 𝘅 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘅 (2024)
Join us for a very special edition of the GAZE x Outhouse: Q***r Film Club! 🎬 / Bígí linn d’eagrán speisialta de GAZE x Outhouse: Club Scannán Aerach! 🎬 We're screening 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘅 (2024), a witty, thought-provoking documentary exploring language, sexuality, and the words we use to describe ourselves.

📅 Thursday, 20 August
🕡 6:15 – 9pm.
🎟Tickets at Link in Bio

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽

Run by 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘋𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯, the Trans Peer Support Group meets in the Red Room at Outhouse every 2𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 4𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, from 7–9𝗽𝗺.

The next meeting is this 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 13 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, from 7–9pm. All are welcome.