Clubs and Social Groups in Sligo Town

rocky raccoon

Looking for some suggestions on clubs or social groups in Sligo Town. In my early 30's looking to be part of something and meet people but am unable to take part in most sports due to injury.

shanec1928

the showgrounds tonight 6pm. watch the greatest team in Ireland play ball

rocky raccoon

that’s not a bad idea but I tend spend most weekends away from Sligo so it mostly week nights i'm about. cheers for the suggestion anyhow.

shanec1928

rocky raccoon wrote: »

that’s not a bad idea but I tend spend most weekends away from Sligo so it mostly week nights i'm about. cheers for the suggestion anyhow.

were in dublin nearly every second Friday;)

saywhatyousee

what about poker op.There is a nice friendly atmosphere in the casino in sligo usually less than 30 euro for a game too.

dingding

http://innisfree.freetoasthost.ws/

Not a member my self but might be interesting.

http://www.scouts.ie/join_today/group_locator.html

The scouts as a leader.

http://www.cooleradrama.ie/home.html

Coolera Drama Society.

http://www.orderofmalta.ie/what-we-do.asp?id=34&cid=263

Order of Malta as a volunteer

Pete M.

The Trades Club on Castle street is open during the day from 12-2 as a Cafe and is frequented by all sorts of folks.

Stick your head in if you're passing and see what's happening.

rocky raccoon

Thanks for the suggestions all, you've given me and anyone who reads this tread something to think about.

rocky raccoon

I posted this originally about 18 months ago and would appreciate if anyone had new ideas on things to do in Sligo in the evenings and weekends, I'm bored

fillefatale

http://themodel.ie/education/model-talks

http://themodel.ie/education/drink-and-draw

http://themodel.ie/film

magnumlady

rocky raccoon wrote: »

I posted this originally about 18 months ago and would appreciate if anyone had new ideas on things to do in Sligo in the evenings and weekends, I'm bored

Did you try any of the things suggested?

rocky raccoon

Yeah. I looked into and became involved with the Trades Club at the time, became a committee member but they are kind of going through a transitional period trying to locate a new home. They are still running events, in the Adelaide in Wine Street car park but unfortunately they do not have a place for people to just drop-in anymore.

rocky raccoon

fillefatale,
I wouldn't really be into the talk thing but the drawing would be something I would look into if it runs again after this month. I was down last year to watch a french film called Little White Lies and must head back down again soon. Do you know if there is a film club?

fillefatale

rocky raccoon wrote: »

fillefatale,
I wouldn't really be into the talk thing but the drawing would be something I would look into if it runs again after this month. I was down last year to watch a french film called Little White Lies and must head back down again soon. Do you know if there is a film club?

There was a film club for a while but it wasn't linked to The Model cinema/is inactive at the moment - if you do some googling you might find some info.

I think a philosophy discussion group started recently. If you take one of The Model event guides you might find some more info.

rocky raccoon

The philosophy discussion group is a bit heavier than I was thinking about. I have emailed The Model to see when the next Drink and Draw evening is. Cheers

fillefatale

rocky raccoon wrote: »

The philosophy discussion group is a bit heavier than I was thinking about. I have emailed The Model to see when the next Drink and Draw evening is. Cheers

They have a facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/groups/276954802329064/

rocky raccoon

Cheers, I am going to try make it Thursday nite. Think there are only a couple left though.

Danin

You could also try a new sport called airsoft check out

Sligo airsoft Club

www.sligoairsoft.com

rocky raccoon

Thanks for the suggestion Danin. Airsoft wouldn't suit me personally but it might be food for thought for someone else.

rocky raccoon

Does anyone know if there is a film club in Sligo or when the Model will be showing films again?

fillefatale

rocky raccoon wrote: »

Does anyone know if there is a film club in Sligo or when the Model will be showing films again?

All updates on Model Cinema can be seen on their fb page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Model-Cinema/294627423914058

rocky raccoon

Cheers for that. I'll look into that more when it starts up again. Might cya at the next Drink and Draw.

rocky raccoon

With the nights now getting longer something to do would help ease the pain. Just letting people know that Drink and Draw is active in the town. It doesn't cost anything and you don't have to be an artist to come along, it's just for fun. All you need is a pencil a sketching pad and your imagination (or if like me just a picture of something to draw).

rocky raccoon

rocky raccoon wrote: »

With the nights now getting longer something to do would help ease the pain. Just letting people know that Drink and Draw is active in the town. It doesn't cost anything and you don't have to be an artist to come along, it's just for fun. All you need is a pencil a sketching pad and your imagination (or if like me just a picture of something to draw).

Oh, just to mention that despite the name "Drink and Draw" no one will me forcing you to drink anything, it is only a name. You are a big person now, you can make up your own mind whether or not you want a drink while sketching.

Eointrad

hey rock raccoon what is the general age of the group? im not on facebook so i cant look at there page
what happens on the night?

rocky raccoon

Eointrad wrote: »

hey rock raccoon what is the general age of the group? im not on facebook so i cant look at there page
what happens on the night?

we are all in our 30's at the min but as it is in a pub it would be any age over 18. we turn up to mcgarrigles on o'connell street, we do a bit of sketching, do a bit of chatting, have a pint (in my case a few pints), in general enjoy ourselves. i tend draw things that might be infront of me and am by no means gods gift to sketching. there is usually an open mic session or a band playing so there is no shortage of entertainment. the guy who runs it is planning to put some posters up in the IT and around the town to get more people.

magnumlady

There's a drumming group on a Wednesday night from 7.30 at The Fridge down near Domino's. Free for the month of September and then 5 euro after that. Great craic. It's run by Samboeire. https://www.facebook.com/samboeire.sambaband?ref=ts

rocky raccoon

magnumlady wrote: »

There's a drumming group on a Wednesday night from 7.30 at The Fridge down near Domino's. Free for the month of September and then 5 euro after that. Great craic. It's run by Samboeire. https://www.facebook.com/samboeire.sambaband?ref=ts

Is this the cajon class? If it is I'll be there.

magnumlady

rocky raccoon wrote: »

Is this the cajon class? If it is I'll be there.

No it's all kinds of drums and instruments though. It really was brilliant.

rocky raccoon

magnumlady wrote: »

No it's all kinds of drums and instruments though. It really was brilliant.

All I have is my enthusiasm accompanied by a poor sense of rhythm and the coordination of a infant but I'd still love to come along.

magnumlady

rocky raccoon wrote: »

All I have is my enthusiasm accompanied by a poor sense of rhythm and the coordination of a infant but I'd still love to come along.

That's OK, it was such a good laugh.

Seb_bixby

Sligo Musical Society are kicking off again for next years show. It's fiddler on the roof. Auditions next sat. I think you have to email them. I can find out if anyone is interested!

fillefatale

rocky raccoon wrote: »

we are all in our 30's at the min but as it is in a pub it would be any age over 18. we turn up to mcgarrigles on o'connell street, we do a bit of sketching, do a bit of chatting, have a pint (in my case a few pints), in general enjoy ourselves. i tend draw things that might be infront of me and am by no means gods gift to sketching. there is usually an open mic session or a band playing so there is no shortage of entertainment. the guy who runs it is planning to put some posters up in the IT and around the town to get more people.

I'm 23, and I was at the one before the last one, and I'll probably be back with my poor drawing skillz

rocky raccoon

fillefatale wrote: »

I'm 23, and I was at the one before the last one, and I'll probably be back with my poor drawing skillz

It will be good to have you back fillefatale

rocky raccoon

Open Trades Club is looking for volunteers if anyone wants to get involved.

http://www.opentradesclub.com/getinvolved.php

rocky raccoon

Drink and Draw on tomorrow night. 8.30 in The Swagman.

magnumlady

rocky raccoon wrote: »

Open Trades Club is looking for volunteers if anyone wants to get involved.

http://www.opentradesclub.com/getinvolved.php

Have you tried the Sligo Volunteer Centre? http://www.volunteersligo.ie/

warriorpoet

Not sure if it counts, but was thinking of joining a choir, and came across the Sligo Gospel Choir website and youtube channel... They practice on Thursday evenings, and reckon I might give it a go... if I don't lose my bottle!

rocky raccoon

magnumlady wrote: »

Have you tried the Sligo Volunteer Centre? http://www.volunteersligo.ie/

I will forward that link to the guy looking into this. Cheers magnumlady

Truley

warriorpoet wrote: »

Not sure if it counts, but was thinking of joining a choir, and came across the Sligo Gospel Choir website and youtube channel... They practice on Thursday evenings, and reckon I might give it a go... if I don't lose my bottle!

There's also the Orpheus Choir and the Cathedral Choir. I've heard the Gospel choir they're brilliant and look really laid back and fun.

warriorpoet

Went to Gospel Choir practice last night - really enjoyed it, very welcoming bunch and no pressure.... Delighted I went, and am signing up!! :-)