Making new friends in Dublin.

irishdub74

Hi,
I have lived in Dublin all my life but would like to start to meet or make new friends. Not a huge drinker so not into clubbing and such - love music, movies,walking and am looking for girls or guys around my age 35 too hang out with,
thanks.

cute_cow

Hiya,

Just a few options below:
http://www.networkclub.ie/ - (think you have to pay a subscription for this one)
http://meetup.newandnotsonewindublin.com/

It can be hard to meet new friends at any stage, but at least with the above you can meet the same faces at these outings and build friendships from this.

Am a member of the second one, but haven't been on any "outings". think its just nerves!!

Best of luck

irishdub74

Thanks for the info Cute_Cow i appericate it.

southsiderosie

In my 30s, recently moved back to Dublin and +100 on meetup.com...I've met lots of cool folks already, and there are a wide variety of activities and groups. Cute_Cow, don't be nervous about going; everyone is super-friendly!

Stevecw

irishdub74 wrote: »

Hi,
I have lived in Dublin all my life but would like to start to meet or make new friends. Not a huge drinker so not into clubbing and such - love music, movies,walking and am looking for girls or guys around my age 35 too hang out with,
thanks.

Back in Dublin myself for the last 2 months. Luckily thanks to getting a job, but lacking friends and people I know here especially during the week. 31 myself, so i dunno hard to find other single free ppl like me it seems!!!

irishdub74

Yeah i understand what you mean Steve, it's not always easy to walk into a pub or club by yourself when your shy it doesn't help matters.
You get tired off going online and doing all the same old stuff so am not sure what the answer is unfortunley..

AnnyHallsal

I know this thread is three months old but it seems to me a similar issue keeps floating around. I was wondering if people would be interested in a "Pub Chats" thread/group? My problem with the Boards Beers is that I have an aversion to going somewhere like DTwo and maybe smaller groups would be less intimidating for newbies. Maybe they could be loosely themed around age-group/interests? For example, I'm in my late twenties and would love to meet people of either gender with an interest in "indie" music, books or films. If anyone's been similarly struck, do post..

gollem_1975

Check out Toastmasters ?

ciaracrossen

Hiya,\
I am where you were - came across your post .. I am the same age as you don't go clubbing/ drinking etc and want to meet new people and widen the circle of friends... how did you get on ? did you try any or the meetup.com groups - there are so many there - am nervou just turning up at an event...
any advice?!

cojack101

Know Im a few months late on this thread, but any advice?

I'm looking to do the same myself! Most of my friends are in long term relationships and have hence disappeared!

Esel

See the second link in post 2 above.

Also this new thread.

Esel

2nd link in Post #2 above has some weird redirect going on.

This one works http://newandnotsonewindublin.com/

JuliusCaesar

There's also the Lunch Club - for lunchtime meets.

gollem_1975

Might as well give another plug for Toastmasters.

meet new people and learn some new skills in the process.

2010/11 is going to be a big one for Toastmasters in dublin.

the international conference for Toastmasters in Ireland and the UK takes place in Dublin in November

see www.toastmasters.ie/otherclubs for details on the Dublin club ( and other clubs in the Dublin area )

there are nearly 20 clubs in the Dublin area including

www.clontarfmarino.com
www.voxpopulidublin.com
www.malahidetoastmasters.com
www.swordstoastmasters.com
www.hellfire.ie

all clubs have just started up for the new season after the summer break.

I'd recommend anyone to come along and check out a meeting.. its definitely a good way of meeting people.

AirHairLair

I am new to Dublin (Female - 30s, all my own teeth) - looking to meet new people also...

cojack101

AirHairLair and any others..

Wont dont we just meet for a pint!

Fuinseog

cojack101 wrote: »

AirHairLair and any others..

Wont dont we just meet for a pint!

its done in other cities. why not dublin?

AirHairLair

Ya I am on for that...pretty difficult trying to meet new people with work and everything

cute_cow

thats a good idea alright!

Fuinseog

AirHairLair wrote: »

I am new to Dublin (Female - 30s, all my own teeth) - looking to meet new people also...

also new to Dublin and due to work, little oppurtunity to meet new people. a city centre pub to hook up would be great. the more the merrier.

cojack101

Friday 26th?

Porterhouse on the end of Grafton St?

Fuinseog

cojack101 wrote: »

Friday 26th?

Porterhouse on the end of Grafton St?

i could do that. the bigger the number the better.

cute_cow

cojack101 wrote: »

Friday 26th?

Porterhouse on the end of Grafton St?

Oh cool, thats pay day. Cud possible do that alright!

cojack101

Right we'll I'm getting off this sinking ship of a country and going to Spain for a week, so I wont be online until next Tuesday, but I'm 100% in for a pint.

PAYDAY? First round is on you so!!

Ms. Ka

Oh I would be interested. I have just moved back from Galway where the have a very active boards beers which is always good craic. I am in a similar boat, all my friends have either moved away or happily settled with partners.

cojack101

Thats 4 of us already so!

cute_cow

cojack101 wrote: »

PAYDAY? First round is on you so!!

feck. i knew i shouldn't have mentioned it!

alibaba12

hi all, Im also looking to make friends, female early 30's but wont be around on the 26th (off to manchester to see by bro) but if you get on well and are meeting up again Id be up for it, if you could pm me. cheers

guitarzero

Hey folks, im pretty much in the same situation of looking to meet new ppl, casual meet ups or whatever, late 20's, let me know what youz think, cheers...

foolelle

can anyone come?

AirHairLair

when is the meet-up planned?

cute_cow

AirHairLair wrote: »

when is the meet-up planned?

Friday 26th?
Porterhouse on the end of Grafton St?

Well, that was what was suggested. And I've just found out have family visiting for the weekend, therefore won't be able to go. Am really disappointed

guitarzero

porter house is a good choice, good spot...i'd be up for it...

cute_cow

So, so far we have the following people:

Cojack101
Fuinseog
AirHairLair
Cute_Cow (if I can make it)
Ms.Ka
guitarzero
foolelle

Hope I am right now

Gillo

Feck it provisionally count me in, sounds like a great idea.

redvee81

Put me down!!
(Not like that...i've a few things to do before i leave this world:D)

cute_cow

coolie cool.
Well this is the new and updated list

Cojack101
Fuinseog
AirHairLair
Cute_Cow (if I can make it)
Ms.Ka
guitarzero
foolelle
Gillo
Redvee81

AirHairLair

are we all about the same age? (out of curiosity!)

cute_cow

AirHairLair wrote: »

are we all about the same age? (out of curiosity!)

good question, I am 30

AirHairLair

fear not, for I am older than you (not old though, it must be stressed!)

cute_cow

AirHairLair wrote: »

fear not, for I am older than you (not old though, it must be stressed!)

you can't get away with just saying your are "older than that"! Play fair and tell us ur age

AirHairLair

older than you and under 35, how's that?

Gillo

32, go on Airhairlair ....

cute_cow

AirHairLair wrote: »

older than you and under 35, how's that?

better

AirHairLair

i think i have already answered

Fuinseog

AirHairLair wrote: »

older than you and under 35, how's that?

I am 33. what is the guy girl ratio? a balance of the sexes would be good.

BTW how will we recognise each other?

has a time been suggested yet?

porterhouse would be a good venue. do we need to book or would there be space anyway if we turn up early enough?

Ms. Ka

I am female (the Ms. might be a clue:p) and I am 29. What time are people thinking of?

Gillo

I'm male, or at least I was last time I checked.

The way I see it, you could meet straight after work so about 5 or 6, or give people a chance to head home get a feed and head back in so somewhere between eight and nine.

Personnaly it suits me to head along later but that's just me.

foolelle

26 here, the baby as of yet. it seems the date suggested is out for me, working!! but will be at the next provided there is enough notice!!

cojack101

Well I leave the country for 7 days and it fell apart, but the group going for pints seems to have gotten bigger.. small mercies and all that =P

Have we organised a time, if not say 8.30?

Easiest way to meet might be we grab the table in the window just on the left hand side of the main entrance (the only table at a window), and sure if anyones still worried if you PM me Ill send you my mobile to give me a buzz on the night.

Gillo

Numbers us probably the best bet as mist tables will be gone by then.