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Ireland’s annual Leather Weekend features a host of parties, dinners, meet-ups and competitions, plus a warm Dublin welcome!
Leather Pride Weekend is a new event created by the Leather Men of Ireland. DLW celebrates its third event in January 2024. The weekend is focused on the gay leather and fetish community of Ireland and their international friends.
- Visiting Dublin for the Weekend? Book your hotel in Temple Bar, just steps from the gay bars and clubs.
Dublin Leather Weekend
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically Friday to Sunday in late January
- Enjoy a unique line up of events from Leather Dinners to Drag Show Bingo, Mr Puppy Ireland and Mr Leather contests to traditional music sessions.
- Dublin Leather weekend attracts a mix of Leather lovers from across Europe and beyond.
- The event takes over some of Dublin’s best known gay establishments and has grown in size each year.
- It is now a recognized date in the European leather and fetish calendar.
- Full program to be announced – use the following as a guide:
Meet and Greet
- Friday – Pennylane Exclusive The party doesn’t stop there! From 8:00 pm till the wee hours of 1:00 am, keep the vibe alive at Pennylane. Mingle and jingle till the bar says it’s time to head out. Entry’s a matter of space, so be sure to slide in early! Venue: Pennylane Regent House
- Stay close to all of the city’s major attractions at The Morgan with beautiful large rooms and a cool vibe.
Puppy Ireland
- Saturday – Puppy Ireland Contest Bow-WOW your way into Pantibar at 12:30 pm for the adorable Puppy Ireland Contest. Who’ll be crowned “best boy”? Only one way to find out! Venue: Pantibar
Mr Dublin Leather Competition
- Saturday – The Main Event At 10:00 pm, hit DV8 for The Main Event until 2:00 am and witness the Mr Dublin Leather Competition. Get in with your wristband or pay €25 at the door.
Venue: DV8Drag Show Bingo
- Say Goodbye – Drag, Bingo & Boogie Finally, say your farewells at The George from 7:30 pm till the clock strikes 1:00 am. Drag Bingo promises laughs and the closing boogie is the perfect end to DLW. This farewell blast is on the house! Venue: The George
Gay Dublin Venues
- Pennylane Regent House – Warm traditional Dublin bar with mixed crowd and friendly staff – Neighbourhood: North City
- Pantibar – Iconic gay bar with drag, cabaret and community spirit – Neighbourhood: Capel Street
- DV8 Club – Late-night leather and fetish club with industrial edge – Neighbourhood: James Street
- The George – Dublin institution for drag shows and big pop nights – Neighbourhood: South Great George’s Street
- Trinity City Hotel – Stylish central hotel hosting formal dinner events – Neighbourhood: Pearse Street
- Fade Street Social – Modern restaurant perfect for relaxed Sunday gathering – Neighbourhood: Fade Street
Recommended Hotels in Dublin
The following Dublin hotels are all close to the gay bars:
The Merrion Hotel, The Westbury Hotel, Westin Dublin, The Morrison Dublin.
where to stay close to all the gay bars
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The Merrion Hotel offers amazing rooms
in the heart of the city close to the bars
For further information and advice on
Dublin Leather Weekend visit The Website.
Dublin is a compact city and the gay scene is clustered around the areas of Dublin 1 and Dublin 2, close to Templabar and Georges Street.
Address: Upper Merrion Street 21-23, Dublin 2, D02 KF79, Ireland
Address: Balfe Street, Dublin 2, D02 CH66, Ireland
Address: Westmoreland Street & College Green, Dublin 2,
Address: Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1, D01 K5X5, Ireland
Address: 12 Crane Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 89 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, D02 R220, Ireland
Address: 7-8 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 EH93, Ireland
Address: 2 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K1, Ireland
Address: 33-34 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 131 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 HH96, Ireland
Address: Lost Lane, 1-2 Adam Court, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Address: 105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290, Ireland
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