How to get to know people in Dublin???

LegacyUser

Ok, basically the situation is this. Single guy mid twenties. I am living south centre of Dublin. How can I get to know people in their twenties. Can anyone suggest the best clubs or places or whatever to meet people and socialise. I tried tag rugby but actually didn't find that great.

I really miss being part of community where there are always people around. I hate going home to the flat on my own. It would be nice to be able to meet up with other young people in Dublin. I mean just to get to know people, make friends, etc.

I do drink and go out at least once a week. But I can't go to the pub every night of the week. What I am looking for is a place you can hang out and always find someone to chat to. Would make a big difference.

Apart from pubs and clubs what else is out there???

P.s. Meeting girls would be a bonus.

magneticimpulse

meetup.com has many groups in Dublin which get together for various interests from sport to gigs to just pub or dinner nights.

match.com Ireland for dating or just getting out there and meeting girls one on one

There is also a Language Exchange in the Ilac SC Library and it could also be a good way to meet people. Many foreign people want to improve their English, so you dont have to be fluent in another language yourself.

LegacyUser

Im in a pretty similar situation, have good friends but they live elsewhere or are travelling. im taking lessons in a new sport next month so we'll see how that goes, its more to get out of the house than anything. Is there any local football/socccer team? check gumtree.ie, people often advertise there if their looking for team members.

also have you considered moving apartment if your renting, especially if you live alone or with people you dont click with? The way the rental market is, you could afford to be choosy and move in with a bunch of people you consider good craic. If you own your own place, maybe consider renting a spare room if possible?

you could consider volunteering also- http://www.volunteersouthdublin.ie/

finally consider joining social club at work if you have one or if they offer activities

good luck!

JLKB

You could try anotherfriend.com It Is a dating site, however they organise get togethers every month. It maybe a pub meet up /meal / walk / cinema etc.

Or, night school / evening classes?

LegacyUser

You might find www.getout.ie useful

magneticimpulse

some great advice. has anyone gone to the getout.ie events??

wylo

Bit extreme but would you consider moving in with a few people your age? You seem like a pretty sociable bloke so making friends with them wouldnt be a problem if you found the right people. easier said than done though i guess.

aniascor

Check out netballdublin.com. They organise lots of sports around Dublin and it's very social with nights out and awards nights regularly. I played Netball and my husband played soccer through them around three years ago when we lived in the city centre and we met loads of great people and had a lot of great nights out through them.

aniascor

Oh and if it's meeting girls you're interested in then I suggest the Netball - ratio of guys to girls is about 1 to 5 or 6 in the beginners league. At least it was three or four years ago.

eurochick

Hi there. I see this wasn't posted too long ago, I just wanted to know how you got on subsequently in widening your circle?
I've just moved back to Dublin for my dream job, having spent a number of years abroad and I'm a bit anxious about the move home as I'd built up a circle of close friends, my boyfriend is still there and I haven't lived in Dublin since college, and these mates have mainly left for further afield. I'm thinking of a flatshare with other people in their early - mid twenties, maybe a few night classes and I'm crossing fingers my work mates will be sound and take pity on me, but I wonder if you've discovered any cool places to meet cool twenty-somethings...seems all the online groups are for dating.
Thanks!

LegacyUser

Hey, also in a similar situation and great advice so far.

Kind of excited as I think this might help me allot.

Mikala

Any new ideas on how to meet people in Dublin? Top guys comment I can familiarise with...where to find people in their twenties???? Is there any other options apart from the new age internet dating thing? you know actually meeting people in general I dont know particular coffee shops, parks, bars etc.? Without having to do any strenous physical activity, preferably in the South side of the city

ladywawa

internet dating is a load of crap from my experience, and any clubs i saw on
web are money orientated.
im in my 20s and looking for new genuine friends in d12 area or nearby

Tefral

I do recall the ladys of the ladies lounge organised a meetup as they found it hard to get to know people in Dublin.

Why dont you try organise something

lainey_ie

netball is a greatway to meet ppl i play and alot of my good friends are on my team:)so if its girls your after netball is brill for it:)www.netballireland.com or www.netballdublin.com
its hilarious cuz ive just had a convo for meeting single men in dublin but have put my foot down if it means joining a soccer team;)

LegacyUser

Wow this is so strange I was about to post the exam same thread! I'm a girl in mid-twenties have lived in dublin a while but just recently alot of my friends have lost jobs and had to move away so feeling a bit abandoned!

I really want to find some-where to meet people like me (i.e. in their early-mid twenties) but I'm VERY uncoordinated so the idea of going to netball or tag rugby or something doesn't appeal (I'll probably be kicked off the team for running away from the ball! :-) )

On the other hand, I don't want to go to a book club or take up dancing or anything as I feel like it'll be all older and mostly female groups (I'm single so wouldn't mind meeting a few nice boys either!)

If any-one has any ideas of mixed gender activities which don't involve hand-eye coordination I'd be really grateful :-)

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Denimgirl

How about starting a thread to for a meet up social nights you'll get a few "wing men" in the same boat!

cheekyass

What about meeting people through work?

wawar

in fact it's not whether simple like that. Indeed I just arrived 1 month ago and I discovered this website. At this moment i'm still looking for a job and so meet some folks,mate?

People who come maybe like me on one's own take time to meet people more again if you have a room mate which prefer stay at home ^^.

LegacyUser

Thanks everyone for your replies. I signed up for netball in Rathmines which is perfect because I live in rathmines! Thanks again.

lainey_ie

guess ill see you there;)

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Is there a more up to date list on this forum?

Big Bag of Chips

We ask users not to resurrect old threads. You might have better luck in the Dublin Region fora, anyway