About

Wexford Pride is an entirely volunteer community organisation dedicated to supporting, celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community across Co. Wexford. All of our events and groups are dedicated to accountability. This means we work to raise the community consciousness around classism, racism, anti-Traveller racism, anti-fatness, and other forms of oppression. Wexford Pride is proud to welcome all adult (18+) members of the LGBTQIA+ community* regardless of intersection.

If you are under 18, you can find an LGBTQ+ youth group on the Belong To website.

Community

  • Wexford Pride means being understood and welcomed for who you are. Unlike many pride societies it nurtures differences and has a focus on positive self improvements rather than short comings. Mistakes are seen as lessons to grow rather than something toxic which promotes vulnerability and trust in the community.

    It cherishes diversity and allows different opinions and minds to grow in ways I didnt know possible. This is mostly due to the great leadership of our committee members and more experienced members who are always there to help and talk. The community itself is incredibly kind which is rare and amazing to see. I personally have never felt as safe and happy around a group of people and i have only been attending less than 6 months!

    If more people could be so open minded and welcoming in the world we would stand in a much better place!

  • Hi, I’m Max, I’m transmasc and I am only starting my trans journey. My first ever outing as Max was to an Art club event with Wexford Pride. From the moment I opened the door I was greeted with smiles, acceptance and respect. I was treated as one of the community and told about other events and I felt I belonged instantly. Wexford Pride hosts a lot of events and Support groups and are the most helpful, friendly people and I am very proud to be a member. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

  • For me Wexford Pride was exactly what I needed it to be, what I dreamed a queer community could be, and the words I have said over and over to the folks of Wexford Pride are how very grateful, honoured, and humbled by how accepting, open and informed on so many levels the community is.

    In our community I finally belong, all four quarters, it was only partially regarding Bi positivity, not only that a non scene bi was out since childhood, yet was in her 50s before eventually dipping her toe into the queer community as a whole, I was greeted with open arms.

    For me the level of inclusivity, advocacy, diversity, psychological, emotional, sexual, gender, intelligence, non racist, and trauma-informed, Neurodiverse and physical accessibility, is what makes Wexford Pride the full package, as the above are all parts of what makes up this human(oid at times!) I was happily, understandably, accepted for the first time in my life.

  • Wexford pride is a wonderful safe space that has allowed me to make meaningful connections with people. I also really appreciate the variety of events they organise and their focus on accessibility.

  • I can hardly believe that WE in Wexford got so lucky as to have this incredible group of people come together and do what they have done with Wexford Pride. I have never seen anything quite like this group before. And I’ve never felt as seen and accepted by an organisation or community ever in my life before this. If you are a queer being on this planet you will be loved and embraced by this community and all of your weirdness, queerdness and quirks will be celebrated. I am incredibly grateful to be a part of this wonderful community!

Committee

Veronica Victor (she/her)

Community Liaison

Veronica Victor is a queer non-binary trans woman originally from the United States. She is a practicing therapist with years of activism and work within the LGBTQIA+ community dedicated to radical inclusion. She is currently the Community Liason on the Wexford Pride Committee and facilitates multiple therapeutic peer support groups.

John Cunningham-Ryan (he/him)

Secretary

John Cunningham-Ryan, hailing from Wexford town, has been involved with our community for 19 years. He is a huge nerd and a lover of books and anything creative. He loves seeing how our community has developed, particularly in the last three years. Finally, the answer is to always choose the BEAR.

Mary West (she/her)

Treasurer

Mary West is a genderqueer woman originally from California. With a career background in accounting and operations, Mary is constantly trying to prioritize her creative pursuits, including writing, drawing, and sculpting. She is also passionate about grief work and the joyful impact that connecting with death can have on our lives.

Rían Browne (he/him)

Public Relations Officer

Rían is a queer non-binary person hailing from Wexford town! Rían has a background in youth and community work with several year's experience volunteering and community organising. He has a strong commitment to social justice, intersectionality and anti-racism and is passionate about creating a space for LGBTQIA+ people in Co. Wexford that is empowering, visible and inclusive!

CC Darlington (they/them)

Open Committee Member

CC is an asexual, non-binary person living in Co. Wexford. They have a background in events organising and run their own inclusive LGBTQIA+ business. They are passionate about creating safe, accessible spaces for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Spud Byrne (they/them)

Open Committee Member

Spud is a queer genderfluid trans-nonbinary person hailing from Wexford with a growing collection of tabletop gaming supplies amongst other nerdy pursuits. They have vast experience in community voluntary work and a background in event organisation; using these skills they strive to continue the cycle of diverse community care whatever that may look like from person-to-person.

Andrei Boyd (he/him)

Open Committee Member

Andrei Boyd is a Romanian born, Irish queerdo with an undying passion for music and spirituality. An Omnest, he believes that all beings are connected, (whether we like it or not) and seeks to unite and connect through the sharing of talents and experiences. He is excited to be able to bring HIS life experience and gifts to contribute to the incredible community that Wexford Pride have built over the years.