Recently move to Portlaoise...what is there to do?

shivkk06

hi, i ve recently moved to portlaoise, i dont know anybody here and just wondering what kinda clubs etc is there that i might be able to join to get out n meet ppl

Sonic_exyouth

shivkk06 wrote: »

hi, i ve recently moved to portlaoise, i dont know anybody here and just wondering what kinda clubs etc is there that i might be able to join to get out n meet ppl

Well.. it sort of depends on what kind of things you want to do!

Portlaoise is a big enough old town.
There is a Gun Club that meets, well used to anyway, in Kavanaghs.

There is a Bridge Club that meets up weekly if thats more your bag.

If golfing is more your bag, there is apparently a Golf Club down the way http://www.portlaoisegolfclub.com/index.htm

There is, of course, the local GAA, and you are now close to O'Moore park where many a big GAA match is played. http://portlaoisegaa.ie/

There is someone on these here boards trying to start a Book Club:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055615411

There is a Walking and social Club:
http://www.laoissports.ie/latest-news/295-portlaoise-walking-a-social-club.html

There is a heritage society:
http://laoisheritagesociety.com/index.html

So.. yeah.. you need to elaborage

shivkk06

ok im female im 29 so something u might think suitable for that age lol sorry for been so vague

Sonic_exyouth

shivkk06 wrote: »

ok im female im 29 so something u might think suitable for that age lol sorry for been so vague

Right..

Well, its still fairly vague!

I mean, what kinda group are you after?

Like, there is a mother and toddler group based out of the Library.

There is also a musical society and an ameteur dramatics association, both, I think, based out of the theatre.

There is also volunteer work in the form of the Red Cross branch and the Rotary Club of Portlaoise - Probably too old for you though.

The best Bar for folks your age is probably Coppers or Kavanaghs, steer clear of Egans .. and avoid Club 23!

If you're of a rural background, the local macra is just off the main road.

There used to be regular..ish boards.ie Drinks + meet Ups, but then I joined and they stopeed
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055366953

shivkk06

ok, im single i dont have kids. i used to do bellydancing but i dont think they offer that around here, id like some sort of keep fit class or along those lines, i prob try anything if it was interesting, as for pubs i not one for going out on my own so may wait till i meet ppl to try the pub scene

Sonic_exyouth

shivkk06 wrote: »

ok, im single i dont have kids. i used to do bellydancing but i dont think they offer that around here, id like some sort of keep fit class or along those lines, i prob try anything if it was interesting, as for pubs i not one for going out on my own so may wait till i meet ppl to try the pub scene

They do do (heheh.. dodo) belly dancing in the school as evening adult courses for women. There was 3 different levels last time I got a leaflet through the door. It was Egyptian raqs, not tribal though.. as I understand it, Tribal is the more popular one.

The Drinks thing, yeah, being on your tod does make socialising that bit more awkward - if the boards.ie meetup thing happens, it would help!

Beside Esker Hills there is a Leisure centre which does Aqua arobics in women only courses.
Check this link out: http://www.portlaoiseleisurecentre.ie/health.html
It also does other gym stuf like spinning.. which I always found amazingly pointless but women seem to like.
The heritage Hotel has its own gym an' all, but I'm not sure if they do classes like the Leisyure centre.
http://www.theheritagehotel.com/leisure/health-and-fitness

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shivkk06

i am actually looking into bujinkan classes at moment I ve enver done any form of martial arts but have always wanted to so think i gonna give that a try

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shivkk06

do u teach these ?

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shivkk06

so what would be good for a complete beginer

joe_dunne

Hi,

I think with all new endeavors the hardest thing is walking in the door. I'd say most classes would cater for beginners.

Joe
Bujinkan Classes In Portlaoise

shivkk06

yea for me that is the hardest part, im terrible shy when i dont know ppl

Bicky

Hi joe,
What day do you train?

joe_dunne

Hi,

We train on Fridays in St. Mary's Sports Hall from 7:30 till 9:00

If you have any more question my number is 085 1699 103.

Maybe the presence of a girl (right Sinead, right??) would get some of the boards lads to turn up ha ha

All the best

Joe
Traditional Japanese Martial Arts in Portlaoise

hanson 103

there is an excellent taekwondo centre in st marys hall portlaoise on tuesdays from 8 to 9 great for fitness and professionally run with a young and energetic instructor that gets the best from every one no matter what there ability my kids train here and i swear by it

alexandrina

Hey I'm new to portlaoise ( and ireland in general for that matter) too and I came across this thread and thought I'd ask for help too. I came here some days ago as an aupair and as I'm not really good at meeting new people and generally being shy, I'd be grateful for some advice. I'm twenty and I enjoy a variety of acivities, to many to list them all in fact. Books and animals are certainly among them as well as going out( a bit uncomfortable about going on my own around here yet) or just stroll around. would be great to get to know some people around here and make new friends.:D

thanks

Alexandra

(the family I'm staying with lives in Maryborough Village by the way)

jack of all

There's is a film club in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, every other Wednesday night, turnout is small but you're guaranteed to see some films that won't be screened in the multiplexes.

alexandrina

jack of all wrote: »

There's is a film club in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, every other Wednesday night, turnout is small but you're guaranteed to see some films that won't be screened in the multiplexes.

thanks that would be a nice start^^

jack of all

Another thing to consider would be an evening class, I did one earlier this year and met some nice people.