Leitrim Pride is set to kick off celebrations in the county later this week.
The group, formed in 2020, will hold a range of LGBTQ+ events across the county, all open to the general public.
The festival will open on Friday with a coffee afternoon at the Market Yard in Carrack on Shannon followed by the raising of the Pride Flag at Arás an Chontae.
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A number of other events including the annual pride march, special tree planting ceremonies and community meet ups will be held over the week.
Meryl McGowan who is the Secretary of Leitrim Pride told Daniel Considine the festival is an important way of supporting the LGBTQ+ community across the region:
