Where to meet people in Limerick?

Msirishbell

Hi there,

I'm a long time reader of boards but this is my first post.
I currently live in Limerick and was wondering where to meet girls.
I'm kinda shy but would like to try to meet some other bi or gay women.
I don't have any female bi or gay friends and would like to change that.
I'm in my early twenties if that makes a difference to advice.

M

xsiborg

Dolans Warehouse down on the dock road is a good spot to start...

Also there's a pub called Riddlers on sarsfield street

http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=8128061152

seems like you just missed out on the Rainbow Ball:

http://limerickpride.blogspot.com/

Msirishbell

Thanks for that,
Just wondering would it be weird to go to Riddlers on my own, I'm kinda shy, not sure how easy it would be to get chatting to people and might look a bit odd going in and not talking to people.

xsiborg

i understand what you mean but speaking as a straight guy and only ever having been in dolans mmyself i have to say they were a very friendly crowd and i didnt feel at all left out.

ps. there are some great looking girls in there and the age range is 20-30, im quite shy myself but i enjoyed the night and got talking to loads of people...

Msirishbell

Hey

Thanks
I might give it a go, not sure I want to go on my own though and not sure I have anyone I could ask to go with me. Its in my head really, I'd be so self-concious of being on my own that I'd probably look strange just because it'd be so obvious I'm uncomfortable but really need to get out more.

xsiborg

believe me i had my pre-conceptions too before i went in, i guess im nervous as to what to expect before i go into any club, granted alright during the night there were the one or two guys that had a tad too much to drink and i had to jokingly remind them that "my rear end is not public property" as i put it... :rolleyes:

i dont think though you would have any problem in there because the crowd i observed, well, even the drunk opportunists i got a bit of a laugh out of it tbh! gotta give em credit for tryin, and in fairness they took it well!

*erm, my rebuke i mean, not... never mind...

Msirishbell

Sounds like you had fun, I should give it a go allright

xsiborg

deffo give it a go Msirish, and above all the main thing- enjoy yourself and let go of your shyness a small bit and well, i guess like in a straight club, if you see someone you find attractive, maybe introduce yourself, "hi, im..." whoever, and the conversation will probably flow from there...

ps, thanks msirish for bringing this forum to my attention (picked up your post on the front page)

i wouldnt normally post in here (normally hang out in AH and the techy forums) but i've read a lot in here over the last few days and quite frankly im surprised nobody else picked up on this thread or contributed!

Msirishbell

Your welcome xsiborg

I reckon getting over the shyness easier said than done, its funny cos my friends wouldn't think I'm shy but I totally am with new people, especially if its a group of new people, I think too much about what to say do etc, need to relax and go with the flow.

I kinda thought more people would respond, figured there had to be more people living in Limerick around the place or even general advice about going out on your own, good idea, bad idea.

xsiborg

took me a while to find it-

"The Kylie Experience", was on the night i was down in Dolans, i wasn't even aware it was part of a Mardi Gras, i just enjoyed the night, she was brilliant!

Msirishbell

Thanks, thats cool

vicecreamsundae

Rainbow [ limerick's LGBTQ support network] run a women' group every wednesday from 7-9. It's usually less than a dozen women, but could be a good start to meeting people outside of the bar scene and they organise nights out and things too. could be worth checking out

Msirishbell

Hey, thanks a mil, didn't know about that, I'll have to look into that.:)

spanishgirl

Msirishbell wrote: »

Hey, thanks a mil, didn't know about that, I'll have to look into that.:)

eyy, I am a spanish girl, I am here in Limerick for 6 months, and I would like to meet people. Thankssss

vicecreamsundae

also, i have a friend who is bi [actually i'm the only person he's told so far] who is also looking to meet new people, and apparently loads of people from some other irish forum are meeting up in Cocoon on the 13th [next saturday i think]. so that would be a really good event to head along to if you're looking to meet new people, and i'm sure there will be a good few heading along on their own so you shouldn't feel awkward about it

spanishgirl

ei, sorry, I couldn´t write before.....Do you know where I can meet new people, and gay people too??? I only have spanish friends here, and I wpuld like to meet another people, and gays pubs. I were in riddel´s door, but I didn´t go inside because I was alone and I didn´t know how it could be. but I want to go one day, this sunday afternoon probably, I hope to meet new people.....

brettmirl

Hey OP, be worth checking out this site too for listings of what's going on in and around Limerick: http://gayinlimerick.com/

Msirishbell

Thanks for that, will have a look

KatyBob

Wow thanks for posting this thread you literally described exactly how I'm feeling! But I can't help unfortunately as I don't know many places to go. I couldn't even stick out the lgbt society in college I was so shy. The only thing is the one night I was out in Riddlers was so much fun and people are really chatty, even if you start with hi! Hope it goes well, and maybe you can report back on where was good? Seeing as I'm being a total scaredy cat :P

Msirishbell

Hey,

I'm afraid I'm the scaredy cat, I haven't gone anywhere since posting. I never joined the lgbt soc when I was in college. I might be going back to colege next year so you never know, might get the courage to join one then. I was in Riddlers once too and it was fun but didn't talk to anyone really.

breanoh

Hey guys,

I'd advise you to deffo head to something, maybe head into riddlers on a quiet night, the staff are so nice and friendly! You'll find someone to talk to, and if you tell them you're new, they'll introduce ya to everyone, and before ya know it you'll be in the middle of all the fun!

Good nights to hit town are Thursday (I run Karaoke in Riddlers) and saturday's always fun with party in Riddlers, and then on clubbing. Sundays are BBQ days in the smoking area.

If you're in college, Out in UL is the main LGBT society for students, it's a great (and relaxed) way of getting to know other LGBT people in college and the city.

Rainbow Support Services is located in Foxes bow (between william st and THomas St [near the defunct cocoon bar]) and is another great place to meet people and the lads in RSS are so nice and friendly with so many groups running!

I'd advise you all to come out and get involved, it's a nice crew on the Limerick scene...

(anyone who wants to feel free to contact me by PM)

Sarahpinky

Hi how u