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Making friends in the city

christinab89 · 2011-03-03 01:25:48

this is for people who want to make friends in galway. for people who have just moved to galway and would like to have more a social life. i just moved here from wicklow and im seeking some friends to have chats with, go out to pubs with and to do things in general with lol... i love having girlie friends because one girl…

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#952 09-03-2014 6:12pm

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Cool If I'm not working I will definitely be going and, looks like just the two of us Beirhousing on Wed?

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#953 09-03-2014 6:21pm

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Ah the rest of them are probably hungover today and couldn't type even if they wanted to! There was feck all in the gym earlier, there's a lot to be said for not going out on a Sat night.

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#954 09-03-2014 6:23pm

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Well, I didn't go out but I still managed to generate a hangover haha!

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#955 09-03-2014 6:29pm

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Good woman - i'm going to guess it's wine induced?

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#956 09-03-2014 6:31pm

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Indeed. In fairness to myself, it's my first hangover since new years day. So, have you made any new friends since joining this thread? It's MUCH easier to make friends when you're five. It's just not the done thing to walk up to people and ask them if they want to play in the sandpit with you when you're in your 30s. Apparently.

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#957 09-03-2014 6:37pm

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Was lurking around yesterday and said why the heck not. So no haven't gone along to anything that people have organised. If you built a sandpit for adults - it would make you a fortune! No right place to bring my bucket and spade. This needs to be further discussed over beers.

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#958 09-03-2014 6:42pm

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Sounds like a promising business opportunity!

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#959 09-03-2014 7:05pm

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Amusingly, this just popped up in my Facebook feed - http://www.boredpanda.com/amazing-home-interior-design-ideas/ with the sand one as the link picture.

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#960 09-03-2014 8:33pm

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lennyd wrote: »

Isn't that yer wan that wrote Chocolat?? I obviously need to expand my literary knowledge Was going to go along to the Charlie Byrnes book club - you might want to go to that one if you don't get enough numbers through boards.

It is that one indeed! I saw Charlie Byrnes has one on alright but their choices don't overly interest me looking at their history. I think there might be people from my job going to it too and I prefer to do something where work doesn't get mentioned;)

Thanks to that work I don't think I can go to that talk either, shame because I'd love to!:(

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#961 09-03-2014 8:46pm

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Go in some sort of disguise dutchess

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#962 09-03-2014 9:02pm

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pleasant Co. wrote: »

Go in some sort of disguise dutchess

:cool: Perfect

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#963 09-03-2014 9:06pm

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Dutchess wrote: »

./QUOTE]

nailed it :cool:

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#964 10-03-2014 10:55am

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Racheymoo wrote: »

Amusingly, this just popped up in my Facebook feed - http://www.boredpanda.com/amazing-home-interior-design-ideas/ with the sand one as the link picture.

Some of those are genius! Definitely would not want to be a cat owner with the sandpit though Oh the book staircase is amazing.

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#965 10-03-2014 10:56am

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Dutchess if you go in that disguise I'll buy you your next book!

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#966 10-03-2014 12:59pm

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Tempting but I think I'll pass

My height and accent would still make me quite identifiable anyway. I think doing the voice as well would ruin me pretty quickly:D

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#967 10-03-2014 1:28pm

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Dutchess wrote: »

I think doing the voice as well would ruin me pretty quickly:D

If christian bale can somewhat get away with his batman voice you'll probably be grand :pac:

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#968 10-03-2014 6:39pm

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Soooooo, anyone else up for a drink/coffee on Wed eve? What could be more inviting than a group of complete strangers meeting for the first time to discuss the merits of sandpits and Joanne (with and E) Harris??

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#969 17-03-2014 9:27pm

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Happy St. Patrick's day dear Irish people! Hope you've had fun today.

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#970 17-03-2014 10:11pm

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BelgradeGirl wrote: »

Happy St. Patrick's day dear Irish people! Hope you've had fun today.

ALCOHOL! Anyone out!

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#971 18-03-2014 5:14pm

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Alcamahol. Puke.

So any takers for Bowling n' Beerz sometime in April?

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#972 18-03-2014 5:44pm

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confuseddotcom wrote: »

Alcamahol. Puke.

So any takers for Bowling n' Beerz sometime in April?

Yes, just say when and where. I'm probably leaving Ireland soon, so any gathering would be nice before I leave.

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#973 22-03-2014 4:59am

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Try the Friends Galway Facebook page. They organise classes and get togethers, I was at a table quiz recently, really good fun!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-Galway/224615491030458?ref=hl

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#974 02-04-2014 8:03pm

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Confuseddotcom tried to email ya back! galwaygirl 110110 will have a look at their page sounds like fun

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#975 03-04-2014 8:45pm

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Oh lol sorry mailbox was full!! Should be space in there again now to send again. Oops sorry!

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#976 25-06-2014 1:09pm

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Shall try this again! Bitta Bowling followed by a few Beerz, pass an evening shure. Please reply if interested and mention dates free or not free and will go from there.

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#977 26-06-2014 11:29am

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Yeah I'd be up for this. My girlfriend and I just moved here in January so would be great to meet some new people!

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#978 30-06-2014 4:47pm

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I suppose I've been living here 2 and a half months and I haven't made any friends!

Being a broke student on placement doesn't help though!
I'm up for the banter if everyone else is :P

Sure let me know the story!

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#979 30-06-2014 9:43pm

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I might be round for it

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#980 01-07-2014 6:02pm

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Sorry not sure when yet chancer, some Fri/Sat eve perhaps, it just depends on numbers and interest I guess so it's hard to tell!

Have tried the people suggest dates they're free way but it didn't work out as far as I know! But maybe I should just suggest a date altogether, and see if people reply or will be available on that date then........?

Is there any other activities / stuff to do that people can think of?!

Well actually I think it's 6 that's needed for Bowling so another 1 / 2 peeps and we could have enough for a Lane?

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#981 02-07-2014 11:49am

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Best thing to do is just pick a date and stick to it. I've often found that you can't suit everyone, and it's an incentive for those that missed it this time to suggest times/venues/dates that suit them best, next time.

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#982 02-07-2014 12:25pm

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I Deffo can't do weekends. And I work during the week. So midweek evening suit me best !

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#983 06-07-2014 11:34am

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Hi all,

In the same situation with my boyfriend. We moved here around 6 months ago and cant seem to be making any friends. Would definitely be up for meeting up!

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#984 07-07-2014 5:16pm

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I'd be up for bowling I'm kinda busy evenings towards the end of this week (Thurs -Sat) but apart from that I'm flexible.

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#985 08-07-2014 12:09pm

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OK guys how about we lock down a date otherwise this could go on for a while How does bowling next Wednesday the 16th sound?

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#986 08-07-2014 12:39pm

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In case you missed it, there'll be a beers either the 18th or 19th: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057244748

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#987 13-07-2014 10:59am

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Hey guys! Bowling sounds good pn Wednesday. Where and what time?

X

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#988 13-07-2014 11:13am

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Wednesday, I'll have driving lesson from 6:30 to 7:30

So after would be great Anywhere really

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#989 15-07-2014 8:18pm

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Any update on a location and time?

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#990 19-09-2014 10:45pm

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Would anyone have any interest in a table quiz in coyotes bar in aid of childline on the 24th? Looking for 2 people to make up a table with a friend and myself, cheers.

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#991 25-09-2014 11:07pm

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Hi guys, just moved to Galway with my bf and everything is going well work-wise, we really like the city but finding it kind of hard not knowing anyone here apart from each other... Did anything ever come of the meet up suggestions on this thread in the end? It seems to be so much harder and more intimidating to get out there and make new friends in your late twenties. Really missing having a few people to meet up with for drinks/chats on weekends.

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#992 25-09-2014 11:16pm

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Robert1782_ wrote: »

Would anyone have any interest in a table quiz in coyotes bar in aid of childline on the 24th? Looking for 2 people to make up a table with a friend and myself, cheers.

ah **** just saw this! love quizzes

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#993 26-09-2014 8:19pm

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Hi Karbolt. Don't know if you saw my last message there about the table quizzes, but I love them myself and recently came across a facebook page where they notify people of upcoming ones 'quizzes in Galway-an Irish quiz organisation page' (can't post urls).

Don't know if you like them yourself, but if you fancy making up a team with myself and a few others sometime you'd be more than welcome. Same goes for anyone else interested on this thread , cheers.

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#994 26-09-2014 10:53pm

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Robert1782_ wrote: »

Hi Karbolt. Don't know if you saw my last message there about the table quizzes, but I love them myself and recently came across a facebook page where they notify people of upcoming ones 'quizzes in Galway-an Irish quiz organisation page' (can't post urls).

Don't know if you like them yourself, but if you fancy making up a team with myself and a few others sometime you'd be more than welcome. Same goes for anyone else interested on this thread , cheers.

That sounds like fun actually! Let me know when the next one is on

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#995 27-09-2014 4:46pm

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The cottage bar in Salthill runs a quiz the first Wednesday of every month, you need to book a table in advance. It's great craic.

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#996 01-10-2014 11:48am

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Havent been at a quiz in years, whats the story with smartphones at them these days? I remember people bitching about them ruining things in college and that was before they really took off...

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#997 01-10-2014 12:06pm

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Thargor wrote: »

Havent been at a quiz in years, whats the story with smartphones at them these days? I remember people bitching about them ruining things in college and that was before they really took off...

Last few I've been at recently (Albeit not in Galway) had the usual team who knew the Quiz Master, handing up answers they had googled from two rounds earlier and got away with it. If they had a proper no tolerance approach to smartphones itd be class haha. Even though most of the quizzes are for charity. I abhor people who'd go and bother cheating with their smartphones like.

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#998 02-10-2014 5:05pm

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Hi. Moved to Galway last week, back studying as a mature ( ) student, anybody know of any 5-aside football going on and how to get involved?

I too would probably be up for table quizzes (I usually nail the music rounds) if there's interest.

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#999 02-10-2014 5:15pm

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Welcome, the soccer thread is here. Have a read of the last page or two and you'll get a sense of where and when they play.

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#1000 02-10-2014 6:38pm

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Great stuff

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#1001 11-10-2014 11:23am

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Hey everyone! I'll move to Galway in February for an internship and I'm already a bit worried about not knowing anyone.
I'm German and actually I've never even been to Ireland before, but well, what's life without a little adventure
Does anyone have any good suggestions for me on how to meet new people when I come to the city?

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