The Outing Festival

The Outing Festival A new twist on old traditions, over 14 Yrs of bringing People Together. Valentine's Weekend Feb 2026. New venue Traceys West County Hotel Ennis.

Over 25 queer artists, multiple events. Get your tickets here 👉 www.theouting.ie The Outing Festival is a Not-for-profit Queer Arts Collective, Music & Matchmaking Festival
We welcome everyone to our festival and take part in our Arts Collective! "Over 12 Years of Bring People Together"
The festival calls singles, couples and groups of friends – straight or gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Que

er and their friends – to The Outing Festival Music, Arts & Matchmaking Festival for this fun-filled weekend like no other at The Inn at Dromoland on the grounds of Dromoland Castle Co.Clare Ireland. Valentine's Weekend 14th-16th February 2025. Now going in our 12th year at our new location and hosted by Eddie McGuinness (founder and Queen of Matchmaking) & Paul Ryder in the beautiful countryside of Co. Clare, Ireland, with non-stop entertainment, guest performers, clubs, blind dates & matchmaking, Crafts Fair, Queer arts and artists, film festival & workshops, indoor & outdoor activities, we are sure not to disappoint and we promise to give you a weekend to remember. And who knows, you may even find your happy ever after here too! There’s no restriction (other than being over 18) on this inclusive and entertaining twist on an old tradition. And, of course, there are matchmaking, blind dates and speed dating aspects for singles, too. We’ve put together a line-up of acts and entertainment that this little village in Co. Clare, Ireland, won’t soon forget, and they’d be delighted to share them with you and your friends, whoever you are! - Next year's event will be on Valentine's Weekend, 14th-16th February 2025. Now, going into our 12th year | The Inn at Dromoland Co. Clare.
- Tickets, Accommodation, line up details & information are available on:
www.TheOuting.ie

www.GayMatchmaking.org

Find out more here www.TheOuting.ie & www.TheOuting.lgbt & www.GayMatchmaking.org

Wishing the George a very happy 40th Birthday from all at The Outing Q***r Arts Collective!The George Bar
14/05/2026

Wishing the George a very happy 40th Birthday from all at The Outing Q***r Arts Collective!

The George Bar

Surrounded by the most amazing women! Happy Le***an Visibility Day everyone! ❤️🩷🧡
26/04/2026

Surrounded by the most amazing women!

Happy Le***an Visibility Day everyone! ❤️🩷🧡

In today's Sunday Independent their is a lovely article about our 1st couple, who got married this year after meeting at...
23/04/2026

In today's Sunday Independent their is a lovely article about our 1st couple, who got married this year after meeting at The Outing Winter Pride Festival

When a far-right regime tries to dim the lights on human rights, we just show up brighter. 🌈Eddie took the spirit of The...
13/04/2026

When a far-right regime tries to dim the lights on human rights, we just show up brighter. 🌈

Eddie took the spirit of The Outing to Hungary last year to march in the banned Budapest Pride, directly challenging Orbán’s "propaganda" laws. Solidarity has no borders, and we’ll always stand with those fighting for the right to loud, proud and q***r. The future is inclusive, whether those filled with hate like it or not. 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌍

08/04/2026

The Outing could not do what we do without our volunteers! Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years 💕💕

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Love is a spectrum, and today we’re celebrating every shade of it! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Happy International Asexuality Day from all of ...
06/04/2026

Love is a spectrum, and today we’re celebrating every shade of it! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Happy International Asexuality Day from all of us at The Outing. We believe that love comes in all shapes and forms, and visibility matters every single day. 💜🤍🩶🖤

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰 💓 💛 from all the team here at The Outing Q***r Arts Collective and Winter Pride Festival Look after you...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣 🐰 💓 💛 from all the team here at The Outing Q***r Arts Collective and Winter Pride Festival
Look after yourself and share ✨️ the ❤️ Love
See you all soon
TheOuting.ie
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Great to see the launch of last night. This amazing festival feature 30+ production companies producing amazing theatre...
03/04/2026

Great to see the launch of last night. This amazing festival feature 30+ production companies producing amazing theatre from across the q***r community. Join them from May 4th - 17th

A very happy to the beautiful and wonderful
02/04/2026

A very happy to the beautiful and wonderful

318 Days togo Valentines Weekend.... This is Your Festival. The Outing Winter Pride Festival Join Us on the Road to Eur...
02/04/2026

318 Days togo Valentines Weekend.... This is Your Festival.
The Outing Winter Pride Festival
Join Us on the Road to EuroPride Ireland 2028
Book Now at 2026 Price for 2027!
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Hotel Package available at 2026 Pride Price.
In Our New Location at Tracey West County Hotel Ennis Co.Clare Ireland 🇮🇪

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Traceys West County Hotel Ennis
Clare
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