Meeting new friends Galway...

biko

This thread is for meeting new local people and having fun.
It's not for dating or flirting, that stuff comes after meeting and having fun.

Post here if you're new in town or also if you've been here years but still feel like chatting or going to see a movie, bowling, pub crawl, whatever.

shigg

Hi

When is next book club meeting?

Ta

Ms. Ka

book club meeting is on Tuesday week

Steyr

When we having another Night out/Beers?

LadyMayBelle

Steyr wrote: »

When we having another Night out/Beers?

Once the cold snap eases up I think we deserve a beers night! I am tempted to try organise another Ladies-only beers as I have gotten a few PMs regarding it, and the last one I couldn't really attend myself properly! But yup, Beers night soon please....

Steyr

Bierhaus FTW with a few place cards on tables say maybe 2 tables with "BOARDS BEERS" on them so no awkward "uh are you from the Internet??":pac:

Karl Hungus is guilty of the above!:D

MattKid

I prefer to stare at people and make them nervous whilst working out if they are a boardsie.

cooperguy

MattKid wrote: »

I prefer to stare at people and make them nervous whilst working out if they are a boardsie.

Boardsie's have a look?

MattKid

It's not a good look

LadyMayBelle

Youre right, it's not a good look, it's a feckin fantastic look. Altho I speak only for the ladies here.....

inisboffin

I missed the last few, but am up for another one
May be on the soda and lime tho, so break out the jenga!

cooperguy

MattKid wrote: »

It's not a good look

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Youre right, it's not a good look, it's a feckin fantastic look. Altho I speak only for the ladies here.....

I have yet to be to one, but ill discover who's right after the next one

DRakE

yeah-buddy wrote: »

pics

wishes he was me

biko

You were the first, DRakE

TenLeftFingers

Good advice here guys. I did classes before and everybody arrived late and rushed off after the class so it's a good job the subject was interesting!

I'm 30 and I've lived in Galway all my life but never made a huge effort with friends due to an all-singing all-dancing interior world that would put Willy Wonkas Chocolate factory into receivership.

I'm a lightweight drinker too so I think the club idea is great, thank JustMary.

Buglim

Similar situation Myself to OP, so whats happening????? Is someone organising a night?

PopeBuckfastXVI

Buglim wrote: »

Similar situation Myself to OP, so whats happening????? Is someone organising a night?

Hi Buglim,

If you want to organise a GC Boards Beers feel free to start a poll with suggested pubs/dates and I'll sticky it.

Buglim

Hi P

I'm afraid I would be way to shy to start/organise anything like that?

LadyMayBelle

I'm guessing Fridays or Saturdays suit most people....but then there's always a few who can't make Fridays, and then lots of people like Saturdays to hang out/go out with their *real* friends instead of hanging out with people from the tinternet...

Buglim

Lady P, it's good to know that you are here to build up peoples confidence for a night out and to share with the world how you build and classify relationships. WTF???

LadyMayBelle

Buglim wrote: »

Lady P, it's good to know that you are here to build up peoples confidence for a night out and to share with the world how you build and classify relationships. WTF???

Easy up! I've organised a beers before, and the feedback has been thru PMs and what not that Saturdays are often kept for spending time with families/friends/going out with your friends...the uptake was smaller because many people already had plans for saturdays. Fridays are usually fine but many people travel home for the weekend!

I wasn't trying to put negative vibes your way, just giving info, I'm all for another beers..yeesh!

I was going to offer to help you get a thread going but now I'm not so sure!

Buglim

Hey...sorry was only pulling your leg, should have added a

LadyMayBelle

Buglim wrote: »

Hey...sorry was only pulling your leg, should have added a

Phew, overly sensitive this week!! All good!

PopeBuckfastXVI

Lady P,

Care to start a poll?

LadyMayBelle

Done, although chances are I'll make a mistake or twelve and be on to you to correct it; feel free if you notice any to change it..

MagicM83

Hiya,

Find myself in a similar situation - reckon it is always good to meet a few new people, 27yr old girl. Whats a BEERS night?

Thanks :-)

Carolyyn

Hi there,
Beers night is just a get together of folks who use Boards, and a way to meet some new people. You prob saw that we had one last Friday in the Salthouse which had a nice mix of people, all v. friendly. Yeah I'd def recommend you come along to the next one!

LadyMayBelle

Well if anyone is interested Im heading to a gig in deburgos later, fiver in and it goes to st vincent de paul..few galway bands, folk pop stuff PLUS you get to dress up as it is a buddy holly tribute night. But if ye cant make that maybe Ill organise a night out for the ladies again...

Acoshla

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Well if anyone is interested Im heading to a gig in deburgos later, fiver in and it goes to st vincent de paul..few galway bands, folk pop stuff PLUS you get to dress up as it is a buddy holly tribute night. But if ye cant make that maybe Ill organise a night out for the ladies again...

Aw, it's hearing about gigs like that that makes me miss living in the city centre instead of out in the wilds of the county

inisboffin

Heya Lady P, any linkies to that gig tonight, or more info on the bands? Ta!

DRakE

without reading all 5 pages, were there any pics posted?

LadyMayBelle

Oops linky is on my facebook, but if you google or facebook galway band 'The Followers of Otis' it is on their page.... Hope that Plug is allowed!


EDIT: Found link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278367293556&ref=mf

Daaboo

Hi everyone,

We all know that tag rugby is brilliant for the social life. We need a people who would be interested in playing. We train twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Were a team of absolute beginners that met on boards. Post on the thread if you'd like to join us or just turn up to training.

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795136

Daaboo!

hyperbaby

A woman from sligo i know who lives in galway now said to me that galway is notoriously difficult to make friends in.
and an american girl i used to work with found it extremely difficult to make friends in galway, and all her friends ended up being english or welsh.

i too find it extremely difficult to make friends in this God-forsaken county.
as the years go by it seems to be getting harder.

PopeBuckfastXVI

hyperbaby wrote: »

i too find it extremely difficult to make friends in this God-forsaken county.

There's a clue hidden in there somewhere...

hyperbaby

My attempt at being facetious was a waste...

inisboffin

A strange rule of thumb (excuse the horrible saying) that a friend once said to me..
"try chatting to people with funky hats, that don't smell bad.."

Always seems to work!

pleasant Co.

inisboffin wrote: »

A strange rule of thumb (excuse the horrible saying) that a friend once said to me..
"try chatting to people with funky hats, that don't smell bad.."

Always seems to work!

Makes a lot of sense really!

miqui

Hi Paula,

hope you have been successful in meeting new people in Galway? I am in the same situation as you....if you fancy meeting up for coffee some saturday let me know. It would be good to meet:-)

MIN2511

Daaboo wrote: »

Hi everyone,

We all know that tag rugby is brilliant for the social life. We need a people who would be interested in playing. We train twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Were a team of absolute beginners that met on boards. Post on the thread if you'd like to join us or just turn up to training.

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795136

Daaboo!

Sounds good, i applied for a job in Galway and if i get it i would love to play

LadyMayBelle

Good bit of interest in a 'ladies only do' in the near future...got a few PMs about...any one else keen?
Also wondering if anyone had any suggestions as an alternative to a beers nights...I dunno, suggestions welcome..

spender.j

How about Bowling or a themed night? Spanish with tapas or something similar?:)

Chris_5339762

If I wasnt leaving Galway in a month I'd be up for meeting

TenLeftFingers

An alternative to just beer would be cool. I met a bunch of people travelling recently and we got pretty drunk. Now I have a bunch of email addresses for people I can't remember LOL

The only things I can think of at the moment are: coffee upstairs in Javas where there's a bit more space, .. crikey that's all I can think of.

Xiney

Haven't been bowling in yonks - could be fun. (I'm a terrible bowler, though)

Original Steyr

WELL..

If anybody is interested im going into town to watch Ireland play on Saturday against France, heading in with a few heads, anybody interested? Karl? Robbo?

Carolyyn

LadyPennyworth wrote: »

Good bit of interest in a 'ladies only do' in the near future...got a few PMs about...any one else keen?
Also wondering if anyone had any suggestions as an alternative to a beers nights...I dunno, suggestions welcome..

Hi would def be up for a ladies beers night soon ! Should be fun...

MagicM83

I would be up for a beers night soon, when and where? will everyone be near enough strangers or some groups of mates? I quite fancy coming on my own so just wondering :-)

Daaboo

Big Haitian Fundraiser out in Corinthians this weekend on Saturday. €10 in, there are hundreds of people going, to watch the big game, the Corinthian game and the €10 includes a bus back to town after. Should be a great way to spend the day for anyone thats interested!

Carolyyn

MagicM83 wrote: »

I would be up for a beers night soon, when and where? will everyone be near enough strangers or some groups of mates? I quite fancy coming on my own so just wondering :-)

I went along to the last one in the Salthouse and it turned out to be a great night. Had great conversations, boardsies are a very friendly lot you'll find! So don't hesitate to come along on your own.

miqui

I would be going on my own as well so don't worry:)