Gay Socialising Outside of the pubs and clubs

Just Me 33

Hi All,
I'm 33 and just recently single. I have a fair few friends but would like to meet people for socialising off the scene... Does anyone know of any clubs or social events that doesn't necessarily involve standing around in a pub getting wasted???
Thanks!

Nyan Cat

running amach are a good alternative - they arrange all sorts of gatherings from hill walking to what have you. i havent got the link on me but a quick google will give you the info.

Annasopra

lots of stuff

film clubs
soccer
rugby
swimming
Running
Skiing
Juggling
Acting/theatre
singing
tennis
rowing
squash
Trekkie fans
reading
hiking
Outdoor pursuits
Dining
Rights type groups
Drop in centre
Volunteering (switchboard, prides, drop in centre, rights groups)

Annasopra

If any of the above interest you and I will try and dig out information

Just Me 33

Hey Mango,
I'd be quite intersted in
film clubs,
running
skiing
singing
squash
dining
hiking
outdoor pursuits
I would also be interested in volunteering if you have any info that would be great.
Thanks a mil.

Conor30

Just Me 33 wrote: »

Hey Mango,
I'd be quite intersted in
film clubs,
running
skiing
singing
squash
dining
hiking
outdoor pursuits
I would also be interested in volunteering if you have any info that would be great.
Thanks a mil.

Me too please Mango!

By the way, OP, there is also a gay group called Wet & Wild that are great. I could pm u the FB link if you are interested.

Running Amach

For LGBTQ women:
http://www.meetup.com/Dublin-LGBTQ-Womens-Social-Networking-Club/

paulmorro

Just Me 33 wrote: »

Hey Mango,
I'd be quite intersted in
film clubs,
running
skiing
singing
squash
dining
hiking
outdoor pursuits
I would also be interested in volunteering if you have any info that would be great.
Thanks a mil.

Running - http://www.dublinfrontrunners.ie/
- websites a bit sparse but if you mail on dublinfrontrunners@gmail.com they'll get back to you
- Runs on Wednesdays on Saturdays. Usually between 6 and 10km. Social as well people go for food/drink after
- They also run circuit training during the winter, hill sessions in the summer
- Lots of member support if you fancy doing a marathon etc.

Squash - http://www.outinireland.net/homepage.aspx?sportid=3
- Think they've sessions every week and fairly regular tournaments with people at many levels.

Hking - www.gay-hiking.org
- Weekly hikes mainly in the Wicklow hills. Usually split it into two groups depending on dfficulty.
- Occasional weekends away

Adventure - http://www.facebook.com/groups/WetAndWildSportsClubIreland/
- Bit of everything. Canoeing, climbing, hiking, scuba, surfing etc etc.
- Very member oriented. If a member interested in doing something it can take off. Duathlon being talked about a lot now.

Annasopra

Just Me 33 wrote: »

Hey Mango,
I'd be quite intersted in
film clubs,
running
skiing
singing
squash
dining
hiking
outdoor pursuits
I would also be interested in volunteering if you have any info that would be great.
Thanks a mil.

Ok

Film club
https://sites.google.com/site/filmqlubdublin/ - next film Jan 21st

Running
http://www.frontrunners.org/clubs/dublin/

Skiing
http://www.outskiing.org/ - leaves this Saturday so probably too late this year

or

https://www.facebook.com/events/324777564199446/ - wet and wild ski trip in March

Singing
Gloria - www.gloria.ie

Squash
http://www.outinireland.net/page.aspx?sportid=3&pageid=355

Dining
http://www.diningoutireland.org/index.html

Hiking
http://wetandwildsports.com/

and

http://www.gay-hiking.org/

Outdoor pursuits

http://wetandwildsports.com/get-involved/

volunteering
http://www.gayswitchboard.ie/volunteer.html
http://www.gaytheatre.ie/getinvolved/volunteer_info/
http://www.outhouse.ie/page45.html
http://www.dublinpride.ie/volunteers
http://www.belongto.org/pro/page.aspx?subsectionid=4656
http://www.dublinaidsalliance.ie/index.php?page=volunteering-with-daa
http://amnesty.ie/our-work/working-group
http://lgbtnoise.ie/?cat=251

Other social groups
DIGS - http://www.meetup.com/dublin-international-gay-social/

fluffybiscuits

There is also the Dublin Devils, Emerald Warriors, Dublin bears plus look at the back of GCN or on their website, loads of stuff!

gayguy2009

I consider myself a masculine guy, like to do guy things like go to the gym, play playstation, go with my friends. Not a fan of the gay scene at all. I don't like the whole gay thing being shoved in your face all the time.

Anyway my question is where do I meet gay masculine lads. I do go online but it is impossible to find guys who are masculine (who are not looking for just sex!). Sometimes when I'm in clubs I make eye contact with guys, but I'm always afraid to approach just encase their not gay. Any other guys have the same problem as me? Where do I meet gay masc lads?

Pacifist Pigeon

gayguy2009 wrote: »

I consider myself a masculine guy, like to do guy things like go to the gym, play playstation, go with my friends. Not a fan of the gay scene at all. I don't like the whole gay thing being shoved in your face all the time.

Irony...
PC's where it's at.

Anyway, I digress. There are plenty of gay sports clubs/teams out there where you can (presumably) meet masculine guys.

http://www.outinireland.net/

Conor30

Believe it or not, some masculine guys do go on the gay scene too!

There are quite a few gay guys who like to do 'guy things' - have you ever considered soccer? lol

Soccer practice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_btRCElzV4 HAHA

Annasopra

gayguy2009 wrote: »

I consider myself a masculine guy, like to do guy things like go to the gym, play playstation, go with my friends. Not a fan of the gay scene at all. I don't like the whole gay thing being shoved in your face all the time.

Anyway my question is where do I meet gay masculine lads. I do go online but it is impossible to find guys who are masculine (who are not looking for just sex!). Sometimes when I'm in clubs I make eye contact with guys, but I'm always afraid to approach just encase their not gay. Any other guys have the same problem as me? Where do I meet gay masc lads?

I've merged this with an existing thread to give you some ideas

You could also consider going to the beers on the 10th March

Barna77

gayguy2009 wrote: »

I consider myself a masculine guy, like to do guy things like go to the gym, play playstation, go with my friends. Not a fan of the gay scene at all. I don't like the whole gay thing being shoved in your face all the time.

Anyway my question is where do I meet gay masculine lads. I do go online but it is impossible to find guys who are masculine (who are not looking for just sex!). Sometimes when I'm in clubs I make eye contact with guys, but I'm always afraid to approach just encase their not gay. Any other guys have the same problem as me? Where do I meet gay masc lads?

Tell me when you find out hahaa

The scene is pretty dire to be honest...


EDIT:
btw, playing playstation doesn't make you more masculine... I know this guy.... :rolleyes:
:pac:

AodhDub

gayguy2009 wrote: »

I consider myself a masculine guy, like to do guy things like go to the gym, play playstation, go with my friends. Not a fan of the gay scene at all. I don't like the whole gay thing being shoved in your face all the time.

Anyway my question is where do I meet gay masculine lads. I do go online but it is impossible to find guys who are masculine (who are not looking for just sex!). Sometimes when I'm in clubs I make eye contact with guys, but I'm always afraid to approach just encase their not gay. Any other guys have the same problem as me? Where do I meet gay masc lads?

I used to think I was the only one, but it's just not true, we may even be the majority. As for where to find em, I'm not sure I can help there. Just perseverance, that's the only method I know.

Barna77 wrote: »

Tell me when you find out hahaa

The scene is pretty dire to be honest...

Why just out of curiosity?

floggg

I guess I'd meet your definition of masculine (though I'm an Xbox man myself) and I've met some like minded individuals on the scene.

If you look past the more obvious stereotypes you see the scene tends to be fairly diverse.

Failing that I'd say the gay soccer or rugby teams would be a decent start.

jamzy8989

Hi,

I think this is really cool, I didnt know their was such diversity in different sports for gay people. I love sports! is their any in GAA or Hurling? My BF finds it difficult to integrate into the "scene" and he love GAA and plays at quite a high level, I think it would be a good way for us to integrate at an equal level. Whats this soccer team you speak of?

paulmorro

Soccer team are Dublin Devils http://www.dublindevilsfc.com/
No GAA team that I know of

Dwn Wth Vwls

All the sports in one place tonight: http://www.facebook.com/events/339024916133064/

Babybuff

^ wish I could be ther for that

floggg

Dwn Wth Vwls wrote: »

All the sports in one place tonight: http://www.facebook.com/events/339024916133064/

Anybody know what this is like? I wouldn't mind dropping in but would feel be a bit strange going down in my own.

Babybuff

floggg wrote: »

Anybody know what this is like? I wouldn't mind dropping in but would feel be a bit strange going down in my own.

say you would be ok, is in Panti's afterall, no harm in going to check it out and have a pint while you decide if it's for you or not. I'd love it though.

Annasopra

floggg wrote: »

Anybody know what this is like? I wouldn't mind dropping in but would feel be a bit strange going down in my own.

I presume it's fairly informal and chances are you will already know one or two people there anyway

Aurongroove

****. why did I check this thread sooner!

Definitely going to this if I get up from Mayo on time.

floggg

Is it just people having a pint and a chat? Or is there some sort of "open day element" to it were the different groups kinda set out their stall?

stephen_n

floggg wrote: »

Is it just people having a pint and a chat? Or is there some sort of "open day element" to it were the different groups kinda set out their stall?

Think it's just a mingle but I know the warriors that will be there, will be wearing club jerseys to identify themselves and I assume some of the other clubs and socs will be too!

libnation

No way! I totally missed this.

Is there anywhere on the web that lists these sports clubs?

And does anyone know if Out4Tennis are starting up again?

And while I'm at it ... one more question - do Devils just have their 11 a side team, or do they do other soccer related stuff (entering a few teams into astro tournaments etc)

paulmorro

libnation wrote: »

No way! I totally missed this.

Is there anywhere on the web that lists these sports clubs?

And does anyone know if Out4Tennis are starting up again?

And while I'm at it ... one more question - do Devils just have their 11 a side team, or do they do other soccer related stuff (entering a few teams into astro tournaments etc)

Lots of links on the first page of this thread.

The tennis group presented briefly tonight. They've disassociated from the out4 brand (I think they're out 2 tennis now). They said they'd an event coming up involving international LGBT groups.... Spaces still open for people of all levels.

Aurongroove

ara ya, it was a simple enough affair.

signed up to the soccer thing and wet 'n' wild (a outdoors thing) and there was a tense game of giant connect 4.

did anyone on here make it?