Drogheda Book Collective and Outcomers join forces for book club

Drogheda Book Collective, along with Outcomers Drogheda, begins a new Drogheda LGBTQ+ Book Club, starting with a 30 minute introduction and Q&A Session over Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday 9th February at 8pm.

It is described as "an exciting new book club for readers of queer fiction".

For the introductory session, there will be a discussion what kind of reading the group wants to do; some titles will be listed and the participants will get a chance to vote on what to read first.

So if you are a fan of reading, or even looking for a reason to dip into some queer literature during lockdown, then here is the excuse you’re looking for.

Registration is through an Eventbrite link or by contacting Outcomers Drogheda on outcomersdrogheda@gmail.com

Drogheda Book Collective

Drogheda Book Collective is a not-for-profit platform promoting creative voices. Their aim is to bring a literary community together through local reading and zine-making events

Outcomers Drogheda

Outcomers Drogheda is an independent support organisation providing confidential drop-in space, information, integration & advocacy for LGBTQ+ adults in the Drogheda area.

They are a not-for-profit organisation managed by a trained, volunteer-led team. The Executive Committee adhere to a governing Constitution, which complies to appropriate codes of governance. They were established in 2019 & they have been supported by Louth County Council; Louth Leader Partnership; Droichead Arts Centre & they are in partnership with Outcomers LGBT Support Service, Dundalk.

They are a point of contact, non-judgmental support and advocacy for the local LGBTQ+ community in Drogheda over the phone, email & social media channels ... but their main support forum is our monthly, confidential, informal Drop-In/Zoom-in service, which runs on the last Thursday of every month. This is a vital lifeline for local LGBTQ+ adults to feel a sense of community, belonging and security.

They provide an advocacy role for the local LGBTQ+ community in the Drogheda area & have existing links with other LGBTQ+/Mental Health/Sexual Health and civic organisations on both a local & national level.

Outcomers Drogheda is supported by Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda; Louth Leader Partnership; Louth County Council; Bank of Ireland: Begin Together Fund @ The Community Foundation for Ireland and the Department of Rural & Community Development.