DATE & TIME – Thursday 24th April 2025 @ 7pm

LOCATION – Barlow House, Narrow West St, Drogheda

All LGBTQ+ people (18+) WELCOME

Outcomers Drogheda are delighted to announce a Free LGBTQ+ Safety & Security Workshop with An Garda Síochána & LGBT Ireland as part of our regular, monthly LGBTQ+ Drop-ins on Thursday 24^th April @ 7pm.

Join us, along with Tim Hanley (Policy & Research Manager, LGBT Ireland) & Mark McNulty (Diversity Liaison Officer, An Garda Síochána) as we discuss the safety & security of LGBTQ+ people in Ireland & the legislative provisions that protect our community.

Some of the topics that will be explored are: An Garda Síochána’s Diversity & Integration Strategy; An Garda Síochána’s Online Reporting Mechanism; Hate Crime legislation & LGBTQ+ safety in the community in general.

This an important workshop for LGBTQ+ people who want to learn more about what to do when we encounter homophobic or abusive behaviour; what legal protection we have and … most importantly … how to keep ourselves safe.

The workshop will be approx. 75mins in duration (including time for Q&A).

For further information, email outcomersdrogheda@gmail.com.

Hope to see ye all then.

More Info about Outcomers Drogheda 

Outcomers Drogheda is an independent support organisation providing confidential drop-in space, information, integration & advocacy for LGBTQ+ adults in the Drogheda area.

They are a not-for-profit organisation managed by a trained, volunteer-led team.  The Executive Committee adhere to a governing Constitution, which complies to appropriate codes of governance. They were established in 2019 & they have been supported by Louth County Council; Louth Leader Partnership; Droichead Arts Centre & they are in partnership with Outcomers LGBT Support Service, Dundalk.

They are a point of contact, non-judgmental support and advocacy for the local LGBTQ+ community in Drogheda over the phone, email & social media channels ... but their main support forum is the monthly, confidential, informal Drop-In/Zoom-in service, which runs on the last Thursday of every month.  This is a vital lifeline for local LGBTQ+ adults to feel a sense of community, belonging & security.

They provide an advocacy role for the local LGBTQ+ community in the Drogheda area & have existing links with other LGBTQ+/Mental Health/Sexual Health & Civic organisations on both a local & national level.

Outcomers Drogheda is kindly supported by Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda; Louth Leader Partnership; Louth County Council; Bank of Ireland: Begin Together Fund @ The Community Foundation for Ireland and the Department of Rural & Community Development.