Now that the festive period has come and gone, it’s time to kick off 2025 (or 202Thrive, as it’s increasingly being called) on the right foot. To ensure your year gets off to a good start, fill up your January calendar with an array of wonderful queer events!
Sports Day for LGBTQ+ Women and Non-Binary People
If your New Year’s resolution is to join a sport or start a new hobby, this could be the perfect place to start! Taking place in Trinity College Dublin on Saturday, January 11, Sporting Pride are offering LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people a chance to try their hand at several activities, including pickleball and wall climbing. Don’t miss out; get your ticket here!
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Emerald Warriors Open Day
Another one for the sporty spices, Emerald Warriors RFC is hosting an open day on January 11. Whether you want to tackle Mens+, Womens+ or tag rugby, get down to The High School in Rathgar for a fun-filled afternoon. All those attending are asked to register here.
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Sí-bín Queer Céilí
After an extremely successful 2024, join Sí-bín for its first queer céilí of the new year. This event takes place in The Bernard Shaw on Sunday, January 12, and although it’s unfortunately sold out, those lucky enough to have a ticket are in for an unforgettable night.
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Orlando
The final year students of the Munster Technological University’s BA in Theatre and Drama Studies are presenting their new production of Orlando by Neil Bartlett. The play is based on Virginia Woolf’s classic novel and explores queer themes across gender and sexuality. The show runs from January 21 to 25, and tickets are available here.
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LGBTQ+ Online Book Club
Taking place on the evening of January 21, the London Irish LGBT Network is hosting its second online book club. This time around, attendees will be discussing Painted Faces by Irish author, L.H. Cosway. Reserve your free ticket for the event here.
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This is just a small selection of the amazing queer events happening this January. If you think we’ve missed one, get in touch at [email protected].
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