The Out Mag

15/07/2025

👉 🌈✨ We want to hear from YOU! ✨🌈

Thank you for being part of Carlow Pride Festival 2025 — what an amazing day of colour, love, and community! 💖

We’re already thinking about how to make next year even better, and your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey and let us know what you loved and what we can improve.

👉 Take the survey here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew5vy1vpfQZu_hoq5RYeMp0ytGLnL4FILaDzA0zvvBE8YpPw/viewform

Thank you for helping us keep Carlow Pride growing stronger every year! 🌈

11/07/2025

We will be streaming the speeches from Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin on Saturday, July 12, from approximately 3pm 🏳️‍⚧️✊ Please, if you can, show up and show your support for our trans and intersex siblings, or join us live on our Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/gcnmag/

09/07/2025

The nominations are now open for the GALAS 2025, Ireland’s most anticipated celebration of LGBTQ+ excellence!

08/07/2025

Thank you to Carlow Pride Festival for their incredibly kind words in the latest edition of The Out Mag.

07/07/2025

☀️🌈 Sunday, 13th July 2025 - Weather & Safety Update! 🔥

Festival friends, the forecast for Sunday is looking hot & sunny, with temperatures reaching 26°C (feels hotter!), so please plan ahead to stay safe and comfortable.

🌡️ Weather at a glance:
☀️ Sunny skies with little cloud cover.
🔥 High: 26°C, could feel closer to 29°C in the sun.
💨 Light breeze (not much relief from the heat).
🌻 Pollen count: HIGH : if you have allergies, don’t forget your medication!
🔆 UV index: VERY HIGH : sunscreen is a must.

💧 Top Tips for Festival Day:
✅ Wear light, breathable clothing.
✅ Bring a hat or something to shade your face.
✅ Stay hydrated : you can bring your own water bottle or purchase water on site.
✅ Apply (and reapply!) sunscreen throughout the day.
✅ Take breaks in the shade and listen to your body. Bring a brolly!

If you feel unwell at any point, please let a steward or first aider know : we’re here to help.

Let’s make this a sunny, happy, and safe day for everyone. See you Sunday! 🌞🎉

07/07/2025

🌈✨ AVAILABLE TOMORROW ✨🌈

We’re thrilled to reveal the Festival Edition of The Out Mag, in association with The Nationalist, celebrating rural LGBT+ stories and putting rural Ireland on the map!

This special issue features “Being Niamh”, a heartfelt story about our Grand Marshal Niamh Byrne, along with festival information and inspiring voices from our community.

📍 Grab your copy tomorrow in The Nationalist — don’t miss this celebration of pride, resilience, and joy!

28/06/2025

27/06/2025

Happy Pride besties!! Make sure to strut your stuff on the runway tomorrow ❤️🌈🌟