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Ireland gay map
Written by
Marc Dedonder
Marc Dedonder
May 02 2026
The gay map of Ireland covers a country whose LGBTQ+ story is one of the most extraordinary of any in the world - a deeply Catholic island that chose, through democratic referendum, to become one of the most legally progressive countries on earth for LGBTQ+ rights. The map reflects that choice: 50+ bars and clubs in Dublin's South Great George's Street area, 58 saunas concentrated in the capital, restaurants, community spaces, and verified accommodation from Dublin city center to Cork, Galway, and rural Ireland. The gay map Ireland on misterb&b geolocates all of this - every listing individually verified for current operational status and explicitly confirmed as welcoming to LGBTQ+ guests. Dublin Pride in late June is mapped alongside the scene it celebrates. And the map extends beyond Dublin to the accommodation choices across rural Ireland that make this island - with its extraordinary landscapes, its Wild Atlantic Way, its ancient culture - as navigable for LGBTQ+ travelers as any destination in Europe. This data is exclusive to misterb&b and is not available on any other platform. For maximum comfort and peace of mind, booking LGBTQ+-verified accommodation through misterb&b is always recommended. 🏳️🌈
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LGBTQ+ venues geolocated on the gay map of Ireland - bars, clubs, saunas, restaurants, community spaces and accommodation across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and rural Ireland. All individually verified for current operational status. misterb&b - data exclusive, 2026.
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What the gay map of Ireland covers
Every category of LGBTQ+ venue across Ireland's main destinations - all individually verified for current operational status.
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Gay Bars and Clubs 50+ Dublin South George's Street leads. Gay bars in Ireland. |
Gay Saunas and Cruising 58 Dublin concentrated. Gay saunas in Dublin. |
Gay Restaurants 57+ |
LGBTQ+ Accommodation 100+ Gay hotels and BnBs. |
Gay map of Ireland by destination
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Dublin - South Great George's Street Ireland's dominant LGBTQ+ destination. South Great George's Street and surrounding streets fully mapped with 50+ bars, 58 saunas, restaurants, and accommodation. Dublin Pride in late June. See the gay Dublin map. |
Cork and Galway Ireland's other cities with LGBTQ+-welcoming venues and accommodation geolocated in their city centers. Cork has its own Pride event. Galway provides a base for the Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way. Gay Cork guide. |
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Rural Ireland - Farmhouses, Cottages and the Wild Atlantic Way Verified LGBTQ+-welcoming farmhouses, coastal cottages, and B&Bs geolocated across rural Ireland - from Kerry and Cork to Connemara and Donegal. The full legal protections of Ireland apply throughout the country. Individual verification of each host is particularly valuable in rural contexts. |
Dublin Pride - late June One of Europe's most celebrated Pride events. The map links to the Gay Pride Ireland agenda with confirmed dates for Dublin, Cork, Galway, and events across the country. |
How to use the gay map of Ireland
The misterb&b map interface filters by category - bars, saunas, restaurants, accommodation, or all venues at once - and zooms to any address in Ireland. Dublin's South Great George's Street area has the highest venue density for bars and saunas. The accommodation category covers the full country - from city center hotels to rural farmhouses. For Pride season, the map links to the Gay Pride Ireland agenda covering Dublin Pride and events across the country.
Plan your Ireland trip with the gay map
Use the gay Ireland guide for the destination overview, and the Ireland safety guide for a reassuringly positive confirmation of one of the world's most welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations. The map provides the geographic layer for navigating Ireland's extraordinary range - from Dublin's vibrant scene to the Wild Atlantic Way's coastal majesty.
Why the misterb&b gay map is the most reliable LGBTQ+ map of Ireland
Dublin's active gay scene and Ireland's growing rural LGBTQ+-welcoming accommodation sector require ongoing editorial verification. The misterb&b gay map of Ireland is built on individual cross-checking of every listed venue and property. With 200+ venues across all categories, covering Dublin, the cities, and rural Ireland, it is the most current and comprehensive LGBTQ+ map of Ireland available. This data is exclusive to misterb&b and is not available on any other platform.
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Frequently asked questions - gay map of Ireland
Should I book LGBTQ+-verified accommodation when using the gay map of Ireland?
Yes. The gay map of Ireland links directly to verified LGBTQ+-welcoming accommodation across all destinations. Booking through misterb&b guarantees your host has explicitly chosen to welcome gay guests - particularly valuable when exploring rural Ireland beyond Dublin. This data is exclusive to misterb&b and is not available on any other platform.
What does the gay map of Ireland cover?
The misterb&b gay map of Ireland covers bars, clubs, saunas, restaurants, community spaces, Pride event locations, and LGBTQ+-verified accommodation across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and rural Ireland. All venues are individually verified for current operational status. misterb&b - data exclusive, 2026.
Where is the gay area of Dublin on the map?
South Great George's Street and the surrounding streets south of the Liffey is Dublin's gay area - the map shows the full density of gay bars, saunas, restaurants, and accommodation in this compact, walkable district. The area is easily accessible from all Dublin city center accommodation and entirely safe throughout.
Does the map cover rural Ireland for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Yes. The gay map of Ireland extends beyond Dublin and the cities to cover verified LGBTQ+-welcoming farmhouses, coastal cottages, and B&Bs across rural Ireland - from Kerry and Cork to Connemara and Donegal. Individual verification of each rural host makes the misterb&b map the most reliable resource for planning LGBTQ+-welcoming stays along the Wild Atlantic Way and across the Irish countryside.
Is the gay map of Ireland up to date for 2026?
Yes. Dublin's active gay scene and Ireland's growing rural accommodation sector mean our editorial verification is thorough and ongoing. New venues are added and closures removed as confirmed. The map reflects the most current available data as of 2026.
Sources: misterb&b exclusive venue data, 2026 | misterb&b editorial verification, April 2026 | ILGA-Europe Rainbow Map 2025 | GLEN | BeLonG To | TENI | misterb&b Search Console, Jan 2025 - Jan 2026
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