GOSHH

Today marks the launch of the first ever LGBTI+ sector-wide manifesto for the upcoming General Election. GOSHH is proud to stand alongside 17 other leading organisations in the LGBTI+ sector in calling on Ireland to for the forthcoming elections.

This manifesto urges election candidates to fully commit to making Ireland a place where safety and support is a guarantee for the LGBTI+ Community.

The five key priority areas of action, as detailed in the manifesto are:
🌈 Strengthening LGBTQI+ Rights
🌈 Investing in LGBTQI+ Health
🌈 Implementing LGBTQI+ inclusive education
🌈 Tackling extreme hate speech
🌈Supporting LGBTQI+ communities

The manifesto can be read in full at the link in our stories

Members of the Collective
The collective which developed the manifesto is comprised of:
⚫ Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland
⚫LGBT Ireland
⚫Transgender Equality Network
⚫National LGBT Federation
⚫Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre
⚫Dublin Pride
⚫ShoutOut
⚫Outcomers
⚫Midlands LGBT+ Project
⚫Gay Project
⚫HIV Ireland
⚫OutWest
⚫LINC
⚫Gay Health Network
⚫Intersex Ireland
⚫GOSHH
⚫Switch Board
⚫Mammies for Trans Rights

🌈 Looking to meet new people? ☕️

Come join us for the next LGBTI+ Coffee Meetup on Saturday, November 9th, at 11 AM!

The GOSHH coffee meetups are a monthly event where members of the LGBTI+ community can come together in a friendly and welcoming environment. It’s a fantastic opportunity to socialize, connect, and make new friends. Our meetups are open to anyone aged 18+.
For more details or to register, please contact David – [email protected] or (061) 314 35

We Are Hiring!

If you are interested in joining the GOSHH team we are currently recruiting a new LGBTI+ Outreach worker!

The successful candidate will work alongside the Community Development Worker across Limerick, Clare and Tipperary to support people in the LGBTI+ community. Working with the team in GOSHH, the candidate will strive to empower clients to overcome the invisible barriers in rural and isolated areas. The person will aim to promote social inclusion within the Midwest and act as an advocate for the voices of LGBTI+ people at a community/ organisational level.

Please email/post CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role to Verena Tarpey, CEO at [email protected]
Closing Date: Thursday, November 14th

All further details can be viewed on https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/children-youth/111729-goshh-lgbti-outreach-worker

📚✨ Celebrate Ace Awareness Week with these must-read books! Whether you're a part of the Ace community or an ally eager to learn, these books offer characters and stories throughout the Ace & Aro spectrum. 💜📖

Happy Ace Week!

Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality. Make sure to swipe through and read up on how we can all be better Ace Allies!

Verena and Róisín attended the launch of the Global Solidarity run in Limerick this afternoon. Taking place tomorrow, this event is in support of those who have been displaced and living in extreme poverty. Thank you to Sanctuary runners for this wonderful initiative

🌈 Join Our Colourful 50+ Social Groups in Ennis & Limerick! 🌈

We’re thrilled to offer vibrant social groups for those 50+ in Ennis, Co. Clare, and Limerick City. Join us for connection, support, and fun!

👉 For more info or to get involved, drop us a line at [email protected]

💬 We also have personal one-to-one supports for those seeking them also. Please email [email protected] or call 061 314354 if you would like to reach out and access this service.

Let’s connect and make some wonderful memories together! ❤️

Roisin, our health & wellbeing worker, embarked on a trip to Paris this weekend for the Fast Track Cities conference. The conference provided a valuable platform for Roisin to exchange knowledge and experiences with other professionals from around the world.

The Fast Track Cities Initiative was launched on Word AIDS Day in Paris in 2014.

The Fast Track Cities Project is a partnership between 4 cities in Ireland (Dublin, Limerick, Cork, & Galway). These cities are committed to achieving the Paris Declaration 4.0 initiative objectives. This collaboration fosters knowledge sharing, resource mobilisation, and collective action.

For more information please visit: https://www.iapac.org/fast-track-cities/about-fast-track/.

Just some of the attendees from our LGBTI+ migrant social gathering last week. The Migrant Social Gathering is an inclusive event we host, in collaboration with Doras, that allows people from different backgrounds, cultures and countries to come together to socialise in a welcoming and safe space.

If you have any interest in hearing about our next meet-up, then please contact David at [email protected]

Happy National Coming Out Day!

Coming out is a process and no matter where you are in that journey, we are here to accept you and support you! Today celebrates the bravery and visibility of the LGBTI+ community, with a focus on continuing to make it easier to come out and exist as a member of this amazing community. We want to make it as easy as possible to be proud and be YOU.

From personal one-to-one supports, counselling, family support, to vibrant social groups, GOSHH are there every step of the way.

If you would like to access any of our services, please contact [email protected] or call 061 - 314354. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

🌈 Join Doras () and GOSHH for another Fun LGBTI+ Social Gathering! 🌈
Looking for a welcoming and chill space to meet amazing people? Join us this October 10th at the Clayton Hotel for a relaxed, friendly evening with fellow LGBTI+ folks (18+) from all over the Mid-West of Ireland! 🎉
Whether you've just arrived or been here a while, everyone with a unique journey is welcome. Come hang out, enjoy free snacks and beverages, and make some new connections! 🍹🍿
It’s totally free, just register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lgbti-migrants-social-gathering-tickets-1028779446017

Need a lift? No worries—we can arrange transport! Just reach out to us! 🚗💬

More info: [email protected] or 086 458 8680
We can't wait to see you there! 🌍 💖

As we celebrate International Day of Older Persons, and its theme, “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide”, let us mark our calendars as GOSHH will be present at the upcoming ‘Health and Wellbeing Expo 2024’, which takes place on this Thursday, 3rd of October at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis from 11am to 4pm.

Discover a variety of health and wellness resources, meet local services, and participate in engaging activities designed to boost your wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, mental health, or overall lifestyle, this expo has something for everyone.

Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for an unforgettable day of health and happiness!

Today, on International Day of Older Persons, we celebrate the incredible wisdom and resilience of older persons, with a special shoutout to our inspiring LGBTI+ elders in Ireland. 🌈❤️ Your stories and strength light up our lives!
We’re thrilled to offer vibrant social groups for those 50+ in Ennis, Co. Clare, and Limerick City. Join us for connection, support, and fun! For more info or to get involved, drop us a line at [email protected]

We also have personal one-to-one supports for those seeking them also. Please email [email protected] or call 061 314354 if you would like to reach out and access this service.

Let’s uplift and support each other every step of the way! 💪✨ +Elders

📚 GOSHH Book Club📚

The next meeting of the GOSHH Book Club will take place on Wednesday October 30th from 6p.m. to 7p.m.

The book we will be chatting about is In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado.
"In the Dream House is Carmen Maria Machado's engrossing and wildly innovative account of a relationship gone bad. Tracing the full arc of a harrowing experience with a charismatic but volatile woman, this is a bold dissection of the mechanisms and cultural representations of psychological abuse.

Each chapter views the relationship through a different lens, as Machado holds events up to the light and examines them from distinct angles. She casts a critical eye over legal proceedings, fairy tales, Star Trek and Disney villains, as well as iconic works of film and fiction, infusing all with her characteristic wit, playfulness and openness to enquiry. The result is a powerful book that explodes our ideas about what a memoir can do and be”.

The GOSHH Book Club meet monthly to chat in an informal setting about books with LGBTI+ characters and/or themes, primarily by LGBTI+ authors. We also provide some copies of the book, which are available to borrow each month. The GOSHH Book Club is open to any new members Ages 18+.
If you have any interest in joining the GOSHH Book Club, then please email Róisín at [email protected] or call 061 314354.

If you would be interested in joining a support group for those living with HIV, please contact our personal support team at [email protected] or call 061 314354.