Discover the history and heritage of Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, an iconic Georgian space in Dublin’s city centre.

Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is located at 105 Capel Street, a historically significant Georgian residence, dating from 1770. Outhouse is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the people, spaces, and issues important to the LGBTQ+ communities. Our vision is a future where LGBTQ+ individuals are safe, seen, and celebrated.

Join us for guided tours of this remarkable building on Saturday, 19th October, led by Outhouse Deputy CEO, Seán Delaney (he/them) and architect, George Boyle (she/her). Tour times are from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Architectural Highlights

105 Capel Street is a large three-bay, four-storey-over-raised-basement townhouse of national architectural significance (NIAH). Visitors can explore its many surviving features, including enriched hand-modelled Rococo stucco work, cornices, and ceiling roses, original room layouts, 18th-century windows, and an original open staircase with carved tread ends and internal joinery of fine architectural quality.

Event Information

– This is a drop-in event, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.  

– Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.  

– Due to limited capacity, early arrival is recommended to avoid disappointment. If the tour reaches capacity, we will do our best to accommodate as many visitors as possible. 

– The tour will guide you throughout the building, which includes multiple levels accessible only via stairs (approximately 40 steps between each landing).  

– There are two steps leading into the main hall.

– Assistance dogs are welcome, and sensory rooms are available for individuals with sensory sensitivities who may need a quiet space to retreat.