Whether you’re looking to be queer and on the beer or keep it a little more low-key this year, there are events for everyone up and down the country looking to celebrate Pride this year.
You don’t have to be a Monet or a Trinity K. Bonet to enjoy a Drag and Draw event, and you certainly don’t need to be an Olympic athlete to take part in a Pride run.
If you’re looking for parades, parties, maybe even a bit of peace and quiet, we’ve got a list of the when and wheres of Pride in Ireland from Dublin to Donegal.
Waterford Pride, May 27th – June 2nd: It’s the Pride of the Déise’s 5th birthday this year.
Donegal Pride, May 29th – June 2nd: Inishowen Pride is celebrating its 3rd Pride!
Mayo Pride, May 31st – June 3rd: Kicking off the West’s Pride celebrations!
Dublin Pride, June 20th – 29th: This year marks Dublin Pride’s 50th anniversary, which is being referred to as the “Golden Jubilee”.
Wicklow Pride, June 30th – July 6th: Trans activist Sara R Phillips will be leading the Wicklow parade as this year’s Grand Marshall.
Limerick Pride, July 8th – 14th: This year’s theme is “I am what I am”
Cork Pride, 27th July 27th – August 4th: The official Events listings and the annual Cork Pride Magazine will be out soon!
Galway Pride, August 10th-18th: 35 years of the Pride of Tribes
Clare Pride, September 23rd – 29th: QuareClare is championing “Stronger Together” for its theme this year.
Get involved with your county’s Pride community this year – or if you fancy, take a big gay Pride road trip across as many counties as you can to keep the celebrations going. Keep her lit babes.
