Two are now established in Laois and one in Offaly.
Recently formed LGBT community groups in the midlands are being credited with giving confidence to young people.
A 2019 survey of more than 1,000 students identified a lack of LGBT services in the region.
At the time there was just one group in Laois and none in Offaly -- now there's two in the O'Moore county and one has been established in the faithful county.
Katie Dunne attends the group in Laois, she says it's helping to end isolation in the community:
If you wish to reach out to the groups and learn more, here's how you can do so:
Offaly LGBT Group:
Project Manager Ann Sheeran 0867955357
Aileen Costello LGBT Support Worker 0871457372
Anna O Neill, Edenderry LGBTQ support worker 0876744463
Westmeath LGBT Group:
Athlone - Kerri LGBT Youth Worker 0830185635
Laois LGBT Group:
Natalie Youth Work Ireland Laois 0867876277
Elaine Youth Work Ireland Laois 0861087788
Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms
Sustainable Livestock Village Programme Launched For Tullamore Show
Offaly Woman Named National Carer Of The Year
Plans Lodged For 40 Year Solar Farm Development In Offaly
Midlands MEP Hosts Online Safety Initiative In Brussels
Oireachtas Report Highlights Planning And Infrastructure Reform Needs