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  • 04-04-2015 4:28am
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    V83
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    Are Irish people clannish?
    I'm from another country but I hav no friend to hang out with. I'm not a serial killer or anything. I'm a wife and mother and work at our local hospital. I feel that I live in the community but I'll never be part of it!! They be your friend in the pub and the day after they don't iven say hi. Is it normal?


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    desbrook
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    You need to form a link with people other than work it seems. A friend of mine asked me the best way to "fit in " . My answer consisted of three letters - GAA ;)


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    donegaLroad
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    V83 wrote: »
    Are Irish people clannish?
    I'm from another country but I hav no friend to hang out with. I'm not a serial killer or anything. I'm a wife and mother and work at our local hospital. I feel that I live in the community but I'll never be part of it!! They be your friend in the pub and the day after they don't iven say hi. Is it normal?

    and the day after, they dont even remember! dont be offended :)


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    the_syco
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    V83 wrote: »
    They be your friend in the pub and the day after they don't iven say hi. Is it normal?
    Some Irish people have a problem that after a few drinks, remember nothing. But there are those who have a "selective" memory.
    V83 wrote: »
    I'm a wife and mother and work at our local hospital.
    How old are the kids? If youngish, you can use them to gain access to the circle of "mammies", but be warned, you may end up being the "go to" person for little Johnnies cut when he calls off the bike/swing/chair/tree for the 50th time if you're a nurse.


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    0lordy
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    I think Irish people can be a little difficult to get to know beyond the casual friendliness.

    I would advise to get involved in local clubs or organisations.

    Agree on the linking through kids - help out at their sports clubs, at the parents' associations in the school, whatever.


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    lulu1
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    Hi I think that you get that everywhere and there are many mothers sitting at home day after day and never see anyone. Have you not made friends in the hospital where you work. I am the worlds worst at making friends and know how you feel.


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    dregin
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    When we lived in Letterkenny, my mum was involved with the women's centre there. It provided a great way to meet other mothers, but I'm not sure if it still exists. This is their site. Might be worth a look: http://lwc.ie


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