For the first time, EuroPride will be held on the island of Ireland in 2028. The event will showcase Ireland’s rich culture, heritage, and welcoming spirit; bringing a uniquely rural and inclusive pride experience to the Wild Atlantic Way. 

West of Ireland was granted the title by pride organisers from all over Europe after presenting their bid at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA) in Barcelona, Spain. More than 120 member organisations of EPOA voted and West of Ireland secured the win with an impressive 70% of the votes.

After the announcement, Eddie McGuinness, the project leader for the West of Ireland, said: “Winning EuroPride 2028 for the island of Ireland marks a milestone for the West of Ireland, championed by Limerick LGBTQ Pride and The Outing Winter Pride Festival. It signals bold visibility, unity, and collaboration across regions and communities.” 

QuareClare in Clare will also contribute.

“The victory will unlock inclusive economic growth, tourism, and cultural exchange while honouring our heritage, creativity, and resilience. It will empower local voices, foster safe spaces, and inspire future leaders to lead with pride. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteer bid team—your dedication made this possible. EuroPride 2028 unites us in progress and we ask everyone to follow the Rainbow to Ireland 4th-13th August 2028.”

Patrick Orth, president of the European Pride Organisers Association, said: “We are proud to see EuroPride come to the West of Ireland in 2028; the first ever on the island of Ireland. EuroPride 2028 in West of Ireland will be more than a celebration as it will give voice and visibility to smaller prides and LGBTQIA+ communities across Ireland and Europe. In doing so, it will ensure that every community — rural or urban — is seen, heard, and represented. This moment is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from unity, visibility, and inclusion.”

“This year we received two strong bids for EuroPride 2028 from Manchester and the West of Ireland. We deeply appreciate the dedication and passion both teams showed, and thank Manchester Pride for their effort.”

EuroPride 2028 will be held from Friday 4th to Sunday 13th August.

EPOA

EuroPride began in London in 1992 and takes place in a different European city each year. EuroPride 2025 was in Lisbon (Portugal), in 2026 it will be part of WorldPride Amsterdam (the Netherlands), and EuroPride 2027 will be held in Turin (Torino, Italy). 

The European Pride Organisers Association (EPOA) advocates for and represents the Pride movement in Europe. It has more than 120 Pride member organisations in 37 countries. 

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