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Meeting new friends Galway...

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  • #152
    moonandstars
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭moonandstars


    CAMILEO wrote: »
    cHEERS TALLMAN BUT THE ONLY THING THAT BOTHERS ME IS WHEN THESE PEOPLE ARE NOW IN THE SAME BOAT. THEY ARE NOW ALONE SEEKING NEW FRIENDS TOO AND SEEM TO TALK TO STRANGERS WHO THE'VE NEVER KNOWN OR WHO NEVER DID ANYTING FOR THEM AND JUST COMPLETELY SHUT AWAY PEOPLE WH'VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR THEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT GETS UP MY NOSE TO BE TREATED BADLY BY PEOPLE WE DO ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT


    1 girl in particular I met from the boards said she was looking to meet new people too, we met up a few times, she even asked me to go to festivals and a holiday with her! However she stopped contact and I met her in town 1 day with her fella and a friend and I spoke to her. The 3 of them, esp the girl were tryin to make me feel really uncomfortable, grinning and just being completely rude!! I couldnt believe it really, I mean she said she wanted to meet people. I guess, for some people when they are with their other half or ''real'' friends it's cool to act in such a way, maybe to make themselves feel better. Sad.
    On the upside I have met some really lovely people from this, havent gone to any of the nights out as yet but I will!!


  • #153
    Ms Fluorescent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭Ms Fluorescent


    I'm not great at organising things but would be brill if we could get a few people together on a night out or something...:)


  • #154
    LadyMayBelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,095 ✭✭✭LadyMayBelle


    Ms Fluorescent wrote: »
    I'm not great at organising things but would be brill if we could get a few people together on a night out or something...:)

    Ye just missed one! Plus the girls met up for bowling and a few drinks recently.


  • #155
    Ms Fluorescent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭Ms Fluorescent


    Brilliant! has another one been organised!?


  • #156
    Ms Fluorescent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭Ms Fluorescent


    Corvin wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    I am male, in my mid 20s and have just moved to Galway a few weeks ago. I would like to start a meeting of people who are new in Galway. During the week, in any pub, just talking and having fun. Anyone interested?

    all the new peeps should organise something soon would be good craic!!


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  • #157
    techyjon
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭techyjon


    I would be interested in meeting new people here too. I'm living in Galway four years and I think my mum has a better social life :confused:

    Anyone out there like techno? send me a PM

    World cup match anyone? If your French don't bother! lol


  • #158
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    Ms Fluorescent wrote: »
    all the new peeps should organise something soon would be good craic!!

    ya would be interested in organising something too. maybe a few drinks some nightor something like that. send me a pm if ur interested.


  • #159
    foramoondance
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭foramoondance


    Dancing a great way to make friends. Tango dance classes in Galway rowing club on Monday nights at 8pm, Swing dance classes Monday nights at 8pm in Bar 903.


  • #160
    techyjon
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭techyjon


    anybody fancy a game of soccer?


  • #161
    telepylus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭telepylus


    yeh techno is cool, but would more be into drum and bass, and breaks really. seen a lot of cool techno djs over the years, reckon richie hawtins was the best!


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  • #162
    tallman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭tallman


    CAMILEO wrote: »
    cHEERS TALLMAN BUT THE ONLY THING THAT BOTHERS ME IS WHEN THESE PEOPLE ARE NOW IN THE SAME BOAT. THEY ARE NOW ALONE SEEKING NEW FRIENDS TOO AND SEEM TO TALK TO STRANGERS WHO THE'VE NEVER KNOWN OR WHO NEVER DID ANYTING FOR THEM AND JUST COMPLETELY SHUT AWAY PEOPLE WH'VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR THEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT GETS UP MY NOSE TO BE TREATED BADLY BY PEOPLE WE DO ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT

    That would hurt anyone alright. Sometimes we have to decide we are as well off without certain people. We can't change them, but we can change our reaction to them and whether we hang out with them or not. I've had to ditch a few, but we can live quite easily without them.


  • #163
    techyjon
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭techyjon


    telepylus wrote: »
    yeh techno is cool, but would more be into drum and bass, and breaks really. seen a lot of cool techno djs over the years, reckon richie hawtins was the best!

    Yeah I seen Ritchie Hawtin over in Ibiza two years ago.. I'll never forget it. Did you hear you can download his Plasticman app at his gigs and you can control the visuals.

    Can't get over how popular D&B is here, I've heard alot of people on about it. I've never been to a gig but I don't think it'd be my kinda scene.

    I hear there is going to be some big nights happening in Kelly's. Was anyone at Darren Emerson?


  • #164
    telepylus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭telepylus


    darren emerson, no, I wanted to go but was away that night. havent been to many drum and bass nights here, was at one and it was completely empty. went to dj hype a few weeks back and it was class!! kellys is having some dancey nights? who is playing? I missed krafty kuts playing there, was a pity. didnt hear that about richie hawtins' visuals, sounds cool


  • #165
    MagicM83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭MagicM83


    Hey Everyone - HAPPY MONDAY :)

    Seems to be a lot of interest in a night out for people new / not new to Galway!

    A few of us were saying recently that a fancy dress night could be fun - if there's enough interest I could sort out hiring an area of bar or something - and its a great ice breaker when everyone is looking equally silly. Would need to think about a theme...

    Anyway let me know - the last couple of meetups have been great so lets keep them going!


  • #166
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    dont know about the fancy dress bit but something a bit fun or different is a good idea would be a good ice breaker too. a bbq would be another thing but might be difficult to organise.


  • #167
    Pk10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭Pk10


    mazthespark wrote: »
    dont know about the fancy dress bit but something a bit fun or different is a good idea would be a good ice breaker too. a bbq would be another thing but might be difficult to organise.

    I think a BBQ would be a great idea for a meet.

    Several of the hotels, including the Ardilaun and the Salthill hotel are offering to host BBQ's for a minimum of 20 pople upwards this summer. I think it is about E20 per person and they do the food and everyone buys their own drink. Sounds like a good option to me, esp as they have facilities that can be used if the BBQ gets rained off. What do other people think?


  • #168
    rallyman28
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭rallyman28


    techyjon wrote: »
    Yeah I seen Ritchie Hawtin over in Ibiza two years ago.. I'll never forget it. Did you hear you can download his Plasticman app at his gigs and you can control the visuals.

    Can't get over how popular D&B is here, I've heard alot of people on about it. I've never been to a gig but I don't think it'd be my kinda scene.

    I hear there is going to be some big nights happening in Kelly's. Was anyone at Darren Emerson?

    Hey
    Was at the D Emerson gig. Seen him 12 yrs ago in Cream, he isn't a patch of his former self TBH! I found it a real massive disappointment :mad:
    Only an opinion. Hopefully Kellys will stay on the right track with their line up!


  • #169
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    Pk10 wrote: »
    I think a BBQ would be a great idea for a meet.

    Several of the hotels, including the Ardilaun and the Salthill hotel are offering to host BBQ's for a minimum of 20 pople upwards this summer. I think it is about E20 per person and they do the food and everyone buys their own drink. Sounds like a good option to me, esp as they have facilities that can be used if the BBQ gets rained off. What do other people think?

    totally be up for that :) be a bit of fun too. a lot of times ppl cant find each other so if a small event was organised like that it mite be better off.


  • #170
    Corvin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Corvin


    Wednesday 7pm Cottage Bar
    Meeting for people new to Galway (or not knew, anyone who is interested)
    Nothing fancy or special, just talking and drinking a few pints maybe.
    Currently three people including me are interested.
    Anyone else, feel free to join, but would be good to have an idea in advance who would like to come.


  • #171
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Can't on Wednesday, not this week anyway. Any takers for a few drinks over the weekend?! Preferably Friday night or Saturday .....


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  • #172
    tallman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭tallman


    mazthespark wrote: »
    dont know about the fancy dress bit but something a bit fun or different is a good idea would be a good ice breaker too. a bbq would be another thing but might be difficult to organise.

    For a public BBQ, you might have to be very careful insurance wise.


  • #173
    hyperbaby
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭hyperbaby


    Corvin wrote: »
    Wednesday 7pm Cottage Bar
    Meeting for people new to Galway (or not knew, anyone who is interested)
    Nothing fancy or special, just talking and drinking a few pints maybe.
    Currently three people including me are interested.
    Anyone else, feel free to join, but would be good to have an idea in advance who would like to come.

    Not be shoving my nose in or anything but sometimes these things are more likely to be successful if they are on at the weekend.


  • #174
    hyperbaby
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭hyperbaby


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    Can't on Wednesday, not this week anyway. Any takers for a few drinks over the weekend?! Preferably Friday night or Saturday .....

    I was thinking of going down to the docks on Saturday night for the free music!


  • #175
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    tallman wrote: »
    For a public BBQ, you might have to be very careful insurance wise.

    Would that not be covered by the venues insurance??


  • #176
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    hyperbaby wrote: »
    I was thinking of going down to the docks on Saturday night for the free music!

    That could be a good idea :)


  • #177
    tallman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭tallman


    mazthespark wrote: »
    Would that not be covered by the venues insurance??

    It might do. I just presumed a BBQ would have been a DIY job.


  • #178
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Cool! Can I come?! :D Any more 2 join us?!?! :pac::)
    hyperbaby wrote: »
    I was thinking of going down to the docks on Saturday night for the free music!


  • #179
    hyperbaby
    Registered Users Posts: 511 ✭✭✭hyperbaby


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    Cool! Can I come?! :D Any more 2 join us?!?! :pac::)

    I have to warn you though, I really like Mick Flannery so i probably won't be in the mood for chatting until he finishes...
    I'll be like shhh... Be quiet!!

    It's hard to know what kind of crowd will be at the free music at the docks, it will hardly be as successful as last years Volvo race but you never know...


  • #180
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Ermmmmm which gender are you may I ask??!!! ;):):D No fun or advantage to me with a gay guy drooling over a male musician hahaha!! :D (Well had hoped wit your name lol you're of the female species?!?! ;):D
    hyperbaby wrote: »
    I have to warn you though, I really like Mick Flannery so i probably won't be in the mood for chatting until he finishes...
    I'll be like shhh... Be quiet!!

    Was a bit worried there for a while, as I ain't gotta clue who Mick Flannery is lol, and us 2 are in the same age-bracket! But I've done my "research," and it seems he's a very eligible easy-on-the-eye batchelor! Good taste in men Hyp :D;):p However the music?! One song I listened to was like a combo. of The Doors, Glen Hansard and their old band, The Clash, Noelie McDonnel lol, with a bit of Mundy thrown into the mix for good measure!! But another song of his I listened to; - he sounded totally different in it lol! He sounded like Shane MacGowan! :confused::eek:

    It's hard to know what kind of crowd will be at the free music at the docks, it will hardly be as successful as last years Volvo race but you never know...

    Well it takes a crowd to make a crowd! :) So all we can do is do our bit! Get a little get-together going, round 'em up lol! and see if a few more can be convinced lol! After that, it's up to every-one else to do their bit in bringin' in the crowd! ;)

    Actually what is this all about anyways?!?! :confused:I must do some online-investigating! :-) Is it literally just a free open-air Event for anyone that expressed an interest to play music, and anyone else that wants to listen to the music?!?! :confused:


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  • #181
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    ya thats a good question who or what are playing etc. mite be more of an interest if we knew :)


  • #182
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    I think this may let us know what's on ......

    http://www.aroundireland.org/the-race.php?id=40

    http://www.aroundireland.org/dp/Galway_Powerboat_Festival_2010_Programme_Final.pdf


    Actually it sounds like it could be a good evening's fun to be had! :cool:

    Big thumbs-up to hyperbaby! :)


    (On a side-note but still kinda related, how do you insert a link into 1 word?! I see posts with a word such as "Here" written in blue which is actually an under-cover link when you click into it! :cool::P:D )


  • #183
    Bob_Harris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭Bob_Harris


    confuseddotcom wrote: »
    (On a side-note but still kinda related, how do you insert a link into 1 word?! I see posts with a word such as "Here" written in blue which is actually an under-cover link when you click into it! :cool::P:D )

    [url=www.google.com]Click here for google[/url]


  • #184
    Corvin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Corvin


    Due to low interest I want to postpone this for now. Both originally confirmed guests cannot make it and I do not want to end up alone. Maybe choose another date more in the future and also some have expressed they would prefer the weekend. So thinking about a better day now. Any ideas welcome.

    Corvin wrote: »
    Wednesday 7pm Cottage Bar
    Meeting for people new to Galway (or not knew, anyone who is interested)
    Nothing fancy or special, just talking and drinking a few pints maybe.
    Currently three people including me are interested.
    Anyone else, feel free to join, but would be good to have an idea in advance who would like to come.


  • #185
    LadyMayBelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,095 ✭✭✭LadyMayBelle


    Corvin wrote: »
    Due to low interest I want to postpone this for now. Both originally confirmed guests cannot make it and I do not want to end up alone. Maybe choose another date more in the future and also some have expressed they would prefer the weekend. So thinking about a better day now. Any ideas welcome.

    Hi Corvin. If you look back at how last month's meet-up was done and all the ones before that, it might help. Create a poll with a few dates/venues and then you get a good idea. And if you want to organise an ad-hoc one, great but maybe a few more days notice. Good job tho.


  • #186
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Do you work through weekends Corvin?


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  • #187
    telepylus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭telepylus


    plus salthill is a bit of a trek out for most people. best to arrange to meet in the city somewhere... anybody going to dj yoda in bar 903??


  • #188
    Corvin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Corvin


    Thank you for your feedback, everyone. I will improve the process for next time. And no, I am not working on weekends my job is Monday to Friday.


  • #189
    CAMILEO
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭CAMILEO


    moonandstars wrote: »
    1 girl in particular I met from the boards said she was looking to meet new people too, we met up a few times, she even asked me to go to festivals and a holiday with her! However she stopped contact and I met her in town 1 day with her fella and a friend and I spoke to her. The 3 of them, esp the girl were tryin to make me feel really uncomfortable, grinning and just being completely rude!! I couldnt believe it really, I mean she said she wanted to meet people. I guess, for some people when they are with their other half or ''real'' friends it's cool to act in such a way, maybe to make themselves feel better. Sad.
    On the upside I have met some really lovely people from this, havent gone to any of the nights out as yet but I will!!

    maybe its just better to appreciate the people we do know all the more cause at the end of the day better the devil you know and they wont be around forever


  • #190
    moonandstars
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭moonandstars


    Any night out coming up?


  • #191
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    moonandstars wrote: »
    Any night out coming up?

    Why not start a poll to gauge interest in a boards beers... I'll even sticky it for you!


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  • #192
    tallman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭tallman


    Have ye tried table quizes? Always good for meeting people. I'm attending one tonight, but I think there are one or two more coming up. There's one on the 15th. I'll post the details if anyone interested.


  • #193
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    Ya would be interested in table quiz what's the story with them do u just turn up on the nite or how do they work?


  • #194
    Corvin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Corvin


    Yeah I also was thinking of starting a poll but unfortunately I do not know how to do it...
    PopeBuckfastXVI wrote: »
    Why not start a poll to gauge interest in a boards beers... I'll even sticky it for you!


  • #195
    spender.j
    Closed Accounts Posts: 327 ✭✭spender.j


    Ok, I'm gonna start this one off, Beers thread going up now...:pac:


  • #196
    whatsoever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭whatsoever


    Hi All.

    any help is appreciated. I have been in galway long time and no luck at all to build a circle of friends. tried almost all whats mentioned in the forum and the internet, still, no luck.

    anyone has the same case?! feel free to help or join or even invite me out :-)

    thanks guys


  • #197
    cats.life
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭cats.life


    well what are your hobbies, like to do.


  • #198
    whatsoever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭whatsoever


    cats.life! well, i think i changed my hobbies since am here. non of them would be in galway. am 9 to 7 worker so its hard to practice any sort of activity apart from (sleeping, drinking and j**king off!)

    will you recommend some interesting activities here in galway? i might be interested in one or more :)


  • #199
    confuseddotcom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭confuseddotcom


    Have we a p.o.a. in the making ??!!
    :D:D


    spender.j wrote: »
    Ok, I'm gonna start this one off, Beers thread going up now...:pac:


  • #200
    moonandstars
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭moonandstars


    PopeBuckfastXVI wrote: »
    Why not start a poll to gauge interest in a boards beers... I'll even sticky it for you!

    I dont kno how to start a poll. im no good at things like that!Massimos or Beer haus good spot i tink to meet??


  • #201
    Steyr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,266 ✭✭✭Steyr


    moonandstars wrote: »
    I dont kno how to start a poll. im no good at things like that!Massimos or Beer haus good spot i tink to meet??

    Bier Haus=Legend Of A Night Out..:D


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