The internet world keeps growing, and so does the number of influencers, especially on TikTok. Many Irish LGBTQ+ TikTokers have raised a huge community on this platform. Their content goes from educational news or raising awareness on the queer community, to entertainment videos or relatable daily lifestyle reels.

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite LGTBQ+ TikTok creators you should definitely follow.

1. Hazel Keogh (@hazeleckeogh)
“A fake blonde in a real quarter-life crisis”. This is how Hazel Keogh describes herself in her account.

Her feed is characterized by shorts in which she shares daily reflections about lesbianism and other facts that any adult in their 20s will find relatable.

@hazeleckeogh Acts of service >> #wlw #queerlove #lesbiansoftiktok ♬ Bed Chem – Sabrina Carpenter

2. James Kavanagh (@jamesalankavanagh)
Irish influencer, podcaster and presenter James Kavanagh hosts The Simpler Life? With James & William, where he shares, together with his partner, their experience moving from Dublin to their new countryside house in Kilkenny. 

The TikToker also posts daily life videos as the pair navigates the experience of a new life, along with several other casual and comedy videos. 

He has also hosted several TV shows, The Great Inspo Home Adventure with James Kavanagh being the most recent one.

@jamesalankavanagh Full itinerary & tags in my Instagram caption 💕 #Cotswolds #Oxford #Wales #BathCity #UKRoadTrip ♬ original sound – James Kavanagh

3. I’m Grand Mam (@imgrandmamx)
On their podcast I’m Grand Mam, Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby Galang offer a fun entertainment space for great craic. The “two Irish mammy’s boys”, as they describe themselves, use their TikTok platform to share cuts of their episodes. 

Wrapped around funny anecdotes and in a comedy style, these two guys from Cork display their thoughts about what it is like growing up gay in the world today, with their main thought being, “What would mam think?”.

@imgrandmamx Music doesn’t know generations girlies 💖 #podcast ♬ original sound – I’m Grand Mam

4. The Irish Gem (@theirishgrem)
This Irish queer creator is a foodie and travel lover, as you can easily spot all over her TikTok page. Gemma Leahy narrates things about Ireland and shares reviews on Irish pubs, restaurants and hotels. 

Embracing Irish traditions, the influencer also educates on Irish society with parody videos and other tips on how to deal with Irish people. Some of this hilarious content includes topics such as ‘Irish insults’, ‘Irish accents’, or ‘which are the best Irish compliments’. Whether you’re Irish or not, this account is the perfect way to soak up the culture.

@theirishgem Best Irish compliments #irish #irishwords #irishtiktok #irishdaily #irishgem #theirishgem #craic #legend #CapCut #LiveOutlandish ♬ Rock and Roll Session – Canal Records JP

5. Meri Hernandez (@irelandsfavouritegay)
Meri Hernandez’s feed is full of relatable lesbian videos. This 28-year-old shares lifestyle content and advocates for mental health and LGBTQ+ rights.

An array of lesbian thoughts, concerts and fashion are the main topics on her TikTok page.

@irelandsfavouritegay You can hold my hand if you want to 😂🫱🏻‍🫲🏻 #lgbt #wlw #ireland #fyp ♬ hold my hand if you want to – .

6. Jacob Donegan (@itz_jacob_33)
On his TikTok page, Jacob Donegan shares his experience throughout his transition. Not an easy one, as he says, but one he’s proudly giving visibility to by answering questions from his 1.3 million followers. 

Like any other influencer, he also posts trendy videos, turning them queer and giving an educational as well as approachable understanding of what’s like to be trans.

@itz_jacob_33 What a journey #fyp #ftmtransgender #transformer ♬ suono originale – _FortuX.

7. Gaylgeoiri (@gaylgeoiri)
Cian Griffin is an LGBTQ+ content creator who makes the most out of his engagement to give visibility, among other queer things, to Gaeilge. Humour, revindication and sharp sarcasm are the defining traits of his account.

As “your favourite Geelgeoir’s favourite Gaelgeoir”, he hosts First Things First, a weekly podcast where he “sits down with his many super famous friends to delve into lives unforgettable firsts from your first kiss to your first loss”.

@gaylgeoiri 🤬 #lgbtq #men #justvote #fitness #vlogging #vlogger #irish #dublin #gay #queer #gym #lgbt #lgbtq #fitness #vlogging #vlogger #irish #dublin #gay #queer #gym #lgbt ♬ original sound – Dr4cvl4sCh1ld

8. Nia Gallagher (@nia_gall)
If you are looking for trendy content, this Irish LGBTQ+ fashion influencer shares all about her looks and style over her main social media. Through her account, she shows more of her personal self by posting videos with her young sister or about her general life. 

Her page also features all the events she attends and her collaborations with remarkable brands.

@nia_gall I miss it so much🥲🩷 #niagall #makeup #throwback ♬ original sound – Nia Gallagher

9. Aoibh Carroll (@aoibhcarroll)
Aoibh Carroll shares her day-in-the-life style vlogs with more than 42 million TikTok followers. This creator is all about being genuine and authentic in her content.

In addition to casual reels, Carroll also talks openly about sex, anxiety, acne or body positivity, digging deeper into these matters on her podcast, Please Shut Up. 

@aoibhcarrollCome on a wee date night with us in dublin that turned into a spontaneous gig 🧙🏼♬ What You Need (Instrumental) – KAYTRANADA

10. Stuart Mackey (@heyitsstuart)
This content creator might be a bit different from other Irish LGBTQ+ TikTokers since Stuart Mackey is also an actor. However, he gets a bit more personal on his TikTok account and shares entertaining content with his 1.9 million followers. 

His feed alternates between humoristic and trendy videos with educational content about the Irish culture and, of course, performance videos in which he appears dressed up in an acting costume.

@heyitsstuart it’s santa season! #relatable #comedy #ireland ♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

11. Shane McCarthy (@shane_mccarthy22)
Shane is an Irish LGBTQ+ influencer who shares all about his travels and his thoughts with a community of 65.9K followers. Irish lifestyle, hauls, cooking, journeys, shopping, testing new products… this influencer reveals his true self every time he shows up in front of the camera.

@shane_mccarthy22 My tongue is in a bad state 🥵 #buldakramen #2xspicyramen #tastetest ♬ original sound – Ⓢⓗⓐⓝⓔ ⓂⓒⒸⓐⓡⓣⓗⓨ 🏳️‍🌈

12. Ger O’ Hanlon (@geronhanlon_)
Here’s another content creator who uses his platform to show his singing skills. Ger O’Hanlon’s feed is full of music content, duets and videos of people singing in the street, which makes him a joyful and enthusiastic influencer to follow.

@gerohanlon_ #celinedion #allbymyself #highnote #fy #foryou #fyp #allbymyselfchallenge #celinedionchallenge ♬ original sound – Ger O Hanlon

13. Jamie Lo (@jammydodged)
This TikToker got his start as a wickedly talented tattoo artist in Dublin. While Jamie has since moved to London, the Irish social media star continues to upload content focusing on his experiences as a tattoo artist, most of which devolve into hilarious rants about ridiculous clients.

In addition to his tattooing content, Jamie similarly shows off his fashion style on his page to his 1.8 million followers.

@jammydodged This song goes so hard #foryoupage #fyp #trending #irish #gay #funny #tattoo #uk #houseoftiktok ♬ Peggy – Ceechynaa

There you have it! Some of our favourite Irish LGBTQ+ TikTokers to keep you entertained as well as to provide you with cultural facts, curios information or simply humour videos. This is by no means a definite list, as there are plenty of  LGBTQ+ TikTok influencers out there just waiting to be discovered.