Council raises flag in support of Midlands LGBT+ Project

Offaly County Council was one of three local authorities across the Midlands to raise a flag outside its Civic Offices today (Monday) in support of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and also to mark the rebranding of the Laois LGBTI+ Project to the Midlands LGBT+ Project.

The move was described by the Midlands LGBT+ Project as "a wonderful statement that sends a great public message to the LGBT+ community in the three counties of Offaly, Laois and Kildare. "Being an LGBT+ person in rural parts of the country and in the midst of a pandemic can be particularly difficult so we want every person to know that they belong here just as they are” said Christina Fitzharris, LGBT+ Community Outreach Worker with Midlands LGBT+ Project.

Midlands LGBT+ Project is a support and awareness service for LGBT+ Adults in the Midlands. They provide peer support groups, social meet up’s, awareness events, parents support and training for schools and organisations. All groups and training is currently taking place online in line with Covid-19 restrictions.

If you would like any more information or to join one of their groups you can get in touch via their Facebook Midlands LGBT Project or email: help@midlandslgbtproject.com

The project is managed by Youth Work Ireland Laois.