Bray LGBT young people and Friends drop-in

It's always great to take part in the variety of great events organised as part of Wicklow Pride but we wanted to flag up their Lunch and Learn event happening on Friday 3rd July as we will be putting a wee bit of a guest appearance. The events is billed as 'an afternoon of community conversation and learning about resources available in County Wicklow for young people'.

Its at 12 O'Clock in The Palm in Bray - Tickets are free and can be reserved through the link below

Lunch & Learn - Wicklow Pride Festival 2026 | Wicklow Pride Company Limited By Guarantee (Powered by Donorbox) Join Wicklow Pride and our invited guest speakers for an afternoon of community conversation and learning about resources available in County Wicklow for young people.

All LGBTQ+ young people under 18 and parents of LGBTQ+ young people are invited to take part in a unique opportunity to have their voices heard.

This national survey is part of the CLEAR: Children’s LGBTQ+ Equality and Rights research. It is commissioned by the Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO), carried out by , and supported by

For the first time, this research will examine how the rights of LGBTQ+ youth are being met under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) by consulting directly with young people.

The Details:

It’s Quick: The survey consists of just 3 main questions plus some profile info.

Who can join? LGBTQ+ young people under 18 or their parents/guardians.

The Impact: Your feedback helps us understand the real-life experiences of growing up LGBTQ+ in Ireland today.

Alternatively click the link to take the survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pVz-Rm-GQk6S6e2HhiRVRWwD0EdU-nxPgmWs7s3awNJUOVU3TzQ1MUY1RVdWS1kzWURHRkxHSU9JSC4u&route=shorturl

Would it be too much of a dad joke to say that our overnight residential stay in Glendlaough hit the target for everyone?

We had a great trip, nice and relaxing, plenty of food, chat and laughs, a bit of wild swimming for those that wanted and squeezed in some archery before we left.

If in Arklow Tues 19th May, pop along to The Vault Youth Centre to their LGBTQ+ open day. We regularly collaborate with the group in Arklow or attend events together - so we know first hand what a great group they have in Arklow

A new Info hub for Neurodivergent young people from our Youth Information team

Today we make live an online space we are calling our info hub for Neurodivergent young people.

The hub provides a list of accessible and inclusive supports, programmes, and safe spaces for neurodivergent young people.

For example it includes the youth group in the Seomra Youth centre

Link in bio.

https://crosscareyouthinfo.ie/supports-neurodivergent-young-people-ireland/

A new publication is available from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties - It is a Know Your Rights Guide for Trans and Non-Binary People.

The content is aimed mainly at adults but there is an under 18 section that looks at school, healthcare, bullying and use of names and pronouns (amongst others).

It's done in a question/answer style and many answers start with 'It depends' illustrating that most guidance is not based on legal requirements.

It's a useful booklet to refer to whether you are young person or a parent or interested adult and unsure of the reality of the 'cans and cannots' for trans and non binary people.

It can be viewed and downloaded from their website at the following linkhttps://www.iccl.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIGHTS-GUIDE.pdf

Get the Youth Info calendar for free

There's an interactive calendar online, or (also interactive :) ) get an old fashioned hang it on your wall copy from Paul in Seomra

Oíche na hÓige 2025 will take place on Nov 21st next with youth activities taking place in Seomra Youth Centre

Preparations are underway at Seomra for Oíche na hÓige 2025

Bray Youth Service will be hosting activties for our groups in Bray, Newtown, Kilcoole and Rathnew.

Youth clubs and services will showcase youth work in every corner of Ireland. Show support and visit your local event on 21 November.

Belong To Youth Services are hosting a webinar for parents guardians and carers on Nov 26th.

Navigating the Festive Season Together with your LGBTQ+ young person
Facilitated by Dr Ray O’Neill
Christmas can be a difficult time for some LGBTQ+ young people, without the normal social supports that they can come to rely on throughout the year.

Join us online on Wednesday, 26 November from 7pm to 8pm for a supportive and practical information event for parents, guardians and carers of LGBTQ+ young people.

At this webinar, clinical psychologist Dr Ray O’Neil will provide information on how you can best support your young person through it, helping to manage festive pressures, foster inclusion and sustain wellbeing during the festive period for all in the family.

What we’ll cover:

Making Christmas More Inclusive — Supporting yourselves and your LGBTQ+ young person during Christmas
Staying Grounded — Managing stress and expectations as a parent or guardian
Navigating family dynamics and conversations over the festive period

More detail and registration at the following link

https://www.belongto.org/parent-and-guardian-webinar-connection-and-care-at-christmas/