Whether you want to delve into the history of Pride or simply enjoy the festivities, there’s something fun for everyone to do over the coming days and weeks
27 June: The Queer Irish Diaspora at EPIC
Have you ever wondered about the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks who emigrated from Ireland throughout history? What did they leave behind? What were they searching for in their new home? Visit EPIC museum for a fascinating public presentation by Colm Molloy, Dublin Pride’s resident historian, archivist, and designer. The event delves into the stories of Ireland’s queer diaspora, exploring the lives and experiences of those who left their homeland in search of acceptance, social equity, and community. You’ll journey through the ages, from the captivating tale of the Ladies of Llangollen to the experiences of 20th-century LGBTQ+ emigrants. There are also tours available which you can learn more about here.
22 and 29 June: The Pride of Trinity Trails Tour
Located in the heart of the capital, Trinity College Dublin’s leafy campus spans 47 acres and is filled with stunning cobblestone pathways, beautiful grounds and gardens, and iconic buildings.
This Pride month, Trinity Trails has launched a new Pride of Trinity Trails tour, led by one of our expert student tour guides. Departing from the Bell Tower in Front Square, enjoy a 45-minute loop of campus whilst learning about the university’s involvement in LGBTQ+ history. You’ll visit the stomping grounds of Oscar Wilde, and trace back in time to the societies that debated legalising homosexuality, long before it was part of Irish public discourse.
Journey through the decades to the early 1970s when Trinity students and lecturers, including former Senator David Norris, founded the Sexual Liberation Movement, the first of its kind in Ireland. Hear about its founding members who drove the groundbreaking ‘Campaign for Homosexual Reform’, which eventually led to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland.
The Pride of Trinity Trails tour is 45 minutes, and takes place on 22 and 29 June 2024. Tickets are €13.50 and can be booked here.
20 – 29 June: Dublin Pride
The 50th anniversary Dublin Pride March and Parade will go from O’Connell Street to Merrion Square on 29 June after what is sure to be an incredible ten days of events. After the parade, Mother Pride Block Party is back with a bang for a spectacular party celebrating Pride in the city from 4.00pm-11.00pm at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Follow dublinpride on Instagram for the most updated information on what will be happening in the capital city to celebrate over the coming days.
27 July – 4 August: Cork Pride Festival
Over the past 16 years, the Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival has grown in attendance, popularity and success, to become the main regional LGBT+ Pride event in Ireland, attracting the largest on-street attendance after the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This year’s theme is ‘Unity in Community’ and promises to be the best one yet. Follow corkpride on Instagram for everything you need to know in the lead up to the festival.
10 – 18 August: Galway LGBTQ+ Festival
The annual Galway Pride Festival – the longest continual Pride event in Ireland is expected to take place from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 August. This new event will encompass everything that makes Galway city the cultural magnet that it is. The aim is to encourage involvement from the wider community, and to highlight the great variety of people that make Galway such a vibrant and exciting place to live and visit. Events throughout the week will include evenings of information and awareness, arts and performance, music nights and the colourful parade on the final Saturday of the festival. Stay tuned to their website or social media for event updates.
