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# County Mayo to open its first ever LGBTQ+ drop-in centre
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/county-mayo-to-open-its-first-ever-lgbtq-drop-in-centre/
- Published: 2020-01-12T09:05:55.000Z
- Updated: 2020-01-11T16:02:17.000Z
- Description: County Mayo to open its first ever LGBTQ+ drop-in centre
- Author: Scene Editorial Team

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/logo_outwestv3vectorise_6000.jpg)

OutWest, the long-running **LGBTQ+ advocacy group**, have announced the opening of the first ever LGBTQ+ drop-in centre in **County Mayo, Ireland** on **Saturday, January 18**, which will provide a positive atmosphere of socialisation and relaxation. The centre will provide a relaxed welcoming space for LGBT+ people, families and partners to socialise, chat, and make connections.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/12471325_11002303000600.jpg)

Based in the **Le Chéile Family Resource Centre** in **Castlebar**, the centre will be open every Saturday between **12.45—2.45pm** and will have board games, books, tea and coffee and lots of space for people to relax and hangout.

**Aurélie**, OutWest Group Chairperson, said:*“Being LGBTQ+ in the West of Ireland can be an isolating experience but there is also wonderful community here. Since 1997 OutWest has been supporting and building the LGBTQ+ community in the west. Our new drop-in centre is the next step in that process.”*

**John,** OutWest Vice-Chairperson, added: *“We want the drop-in to be an open and welcoming space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.”*

Vice-Chairperson John has also called on members of the community to help out on the project. If you think you can help, email **info@outwest.ie**.

OutWest were set up in 1997 and have launched numerous projects supporting the LGBTQ+ communities and their latest initiative continues this work.

For more info, [check out their website](http://outwest.ie/?ref=scenemag.co.uk).

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/outwest_dropin_poster-3.jpg)