In Queerguru’s book, Ireland is one of the most romantic countries in the world: it seems to us that LOVE is always in the air.  Especially this coming weekend when The Outing, the annual LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival (and the only one in the World)  is marking its 11th year and is at The Inn at Dromoland in County Clare from February 9 to 11. 

The festival calls singles, couples, and groups of friends –  gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and their friends – to The Outing Festival LGBTQ+ Matchmaking, Music & Queer Arts Festival for this fun-filled weekend. There’s no restriction (other than being over 18 years of age) 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. plus a line-up of acts and entertainment that this festival in the Hidden Hearts Lands of Co. Clare, Ireland you won’t soon forget 

So whether you’re seeking a soulmate, mingling with new friends …… Irish accents and Irish men’s eyes …… are irresistible.  In the words of Panti Bliss. The Queen of Ireland andna long-standing supporter of the festival,, “The Outing takes something quintessentially Irish and dips it in glitter. It opens up the idea of traditional Irishness to the LGBT community and says, actually, yes, you can be LGBT and still be as Irish.”

 

PS This is Valentine’s weekend after all : so what could you lose?