
Ireland Diversity Resources
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Your unique identity goes where you go - including Ireland! Browse a collection of IES Abroad and other website's resources specific to diversity in Ireland on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!
Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.
Once you are in Ireland, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Dublin
- Why Study in Dublin [VIDEO]
IES Abroad
- Writer's Program: What's It Like? [VIDEO]
Jas Ali, IES Abroad Dublin Student
- Diversity Guide to Ireland
IES Abroad
- Sober in Dublin
IES Abroad

Dietary Concerns
Dublin
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
- No Meat Please!
Her
- Vegetarian Eating in Dublin
The Irish Vegan
- Dublin Vegfest
A two-day celebration of vegan food and plant-based lifestyles
- Gluten-Free Dublin
Amanda Keating, an American coeliac living in Ireland

Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Dublin
- Africa Day
A programme of celebrations across Ireland
- African Center Ireland
African Diaspora community
- Dublin Ireland -Black Girl Experience [VIDEO]
Adèle Bodog, YouTube
- Irish-born Chinese
Community, news and resources
- Ireland Japan Association
Community and resources
- Latin American Solidarity Centre
Organisation for social change in Latin American and Ireland
- Radio Latina
The best of Latin America in Ireland

Gender & Sexuality
Dublin
- ILGA Europe
An organization working towards equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in Europe and Central Asia
- Dublin Pride
Pride festival in Dublin
- BeLong To
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans Young People in Ireland
- Outhouse
LGBT community resource centre
- Transgender Equality Network Ireland
A non-profit organisation supporting the trans community in Ireland
- Gay Dublin
Travel Gay
- LGBT Ireland Helpline
For Inclusion. For Equality. For Everyone.
- The LGBTQ Student Experience in Dublin
Dublin.ie
- Rainbow Mile Dublin
From shops, to culture, dining, or planing a night out, Rainbow Mile has it all
- LGBT Groups in Dublin
Dublin Lesbian Line
- LGBTQ Meetups in Dublin
Meetup

Religion & Spirituality
Dublin
- Catholic Churches
Catholicireland.net
- Church of Ireland
A member of the Anglican Communion
- Methodist Church
Services and resources
- Presbyterian Church
News and resources
- Islamic Foundation of Ireland
News and resources
- Halal Food
Instagram.com
- Halal Restaurants & Markets
Zabinhah - Dublin J-Soc
The voice of Jewish students
- Jewish Communities & Congregations
Jewish communities & records
- Kosher Food
Totally Jewish Travel
- Baha'i Faith
Baha'i community of Dublin
- Dublin Buddhist Centre
Community and resources
- Zen Buddhism Ireland
In-person and online community group
- Tibetan Buddhism Meditation Centre
Community and resources

Disability Resources & Mental Health Support
IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at 800.995.2300. A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.
