Making friends in Wexford

Toothpaste89

Hey everyone, 22 female here born and bred in Wex. So was just wondering whats the best way of meeting new people in Wexford male and female. Most of my close friends are after leaving and I am looking to get to know new people. Not really good at sports so joining sports clubs probably wouldn't be the best thing. Thanks

RadioRetro

Aside from the obvious one, go pubbing, maybe try a non-sport voluntary organisation like the Order of Malta (disclaimer; I'm involved with them so can help you out there) or Civil Defence maybe, or similar. Is there a hobby club that interests you about? If you think you might be into drama, the Oyster Lane Theatre Company, Wexford Light Opera, Wexford Drama Group and Wexford Pantomime Society (I can help with contacts for all of these) encourage new members. You don't have to go on stage they have backstage roles as well. As do the Wexford Festival Opera who are always looking for volunteers (I can guide you in the right direction there, too). Just a few suggestions.

Any more for any more lads and lassies? There's loads of stuff I haven't included.

klong

Photography club?

Or are you a musician?

Donelson

Wexford can be a tough place to get to know people, I'd second the voluntary group, or maybe one of the walking groups.

Dinkie

Donelson wrote: »

Wexford can be a tough place to get to know people, I'd second the voluntary group, or maybe one of the walking groups.

+1 I moved back a while ago and it is hard to meet people. I still don't know that many!!

klong

Same here by the way!

vicwatson

Donelson wrote: »

Wexford can be a tough place to get to know people, I'd second the voluntary group, or maybe one of the walking groups.

Dinkie wrote: »

+1 I moved back a while ago and it is hard to meet people. I still don't know that many!!

klong wrote: »

Same here by the way!

Y'all get together perhaps for a lemonade and a chat? Why not?

Tzar Chasm

Any of ye in the south of the county?

lau1247

it's hard to make friends from stranger type of relationship..

I'm a believer or making friends of friend where the opportunity exist..

Can your existing friends introduce another friend from their circle that you haven't met or known prior?

just a suggestion.. good luck

Tzar Chasm

Some of us have been away for a while, I found that when i returned to wexford last year all of my friends had moved away.

Also I don't particularly enjoy the pub scene as its expensive and you are usually dependant on others for transportation

Donelson

There's some great restaurants in town, if we got a group of maybe six or more we could book a big table. If would be like come dine with me, except in somebody else house!

Tzar Chasm

Sounds like a great idea

Donelson

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Sounds like a great idea

Cool a few more and were up and running! it will be good crac!

Toothpaste89

Sounds like a good idea to me

Donelson

Toothpaste89 wrote: »

Sounds like a good idea to me

Cool cool! Ok I'll look around town this weekend and come back with some ideas.
What sort of foods do you guys like?
Would you guys be open to a weekend lunch/ early evening?

klong

Donelson wrote: »

Cool cool! Ok I'll look around town this weekend and come back with some ideas.
What sort of foods do you guys like?
Would you guys be open to a weekend lunch/ early evening?

Good to see someone taking the initiative! Evening would suit moi

georga

Im also interested in meeting up...who or where do I contact??:)

Donelson

georga wrote: »

Im also interested in meeting up...who or where do I contact??:)

Sure keep an eye on this thread , and let me know what dates/times suit, and I'll cobble something together. (we have one vote for evenings so far)

So I'm going to suggest the Potato market some reviews here on trip adviser.

http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Restaurant_Review-g186643-d2256099-Reviews-The_Potato_Market-Wexford_County_Wexford.html

georga

Evening would probably best suit me aswell
Potato market seems grand....:)

Tzar Chasm

Evening is good for me too

vicwatson

vicwatson wrote: »

Y'all get together perhaps for a lemonade and a chat? Why not?

You're all welcome !:D

Enjoy yourselves !

me m

ah the potatoe market..shame its not for breakfast or i would have made an appearance .

Whats the ages and genders of the people going? I suppose if there were enough going it wouldnt be too awkward at all :rolleyes:

Donelson

me m wrote: »

ah the potatoe market..shame its not for breakfast or i would have made an appearance .

Whats the ages and genders of the people going? I suppose if there were enough going it wouldnt be too awkward at all :rolleyes:

Ah it won't be awkward, I'll just bladder on if need be

I'm the big 30, but I don't think it matters much! It's only a bite to eat.

Anyway got a little bit of bad news today and this thread has already cheered me up!

So what about a thursday or friday around 7?

Tzar Chasm

Friday/Saturday work better for me

Donelson

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Friday/Saturday work better for me

Cool!

So if we say friday the 25th at 7pm in the potato market, how many peoples would we get ?

Tzar Chasm

I'm up for it

klong

At the moment...I am too

somegirl2009

So how did your date go guys>??

TheChevron

somegirl2009 wrote: »

So how did your date go guys>??

Just came back from it in my DeLorean. It went great.

Tzar Chasm

Just found out I can't make friday, campaign meeting commitment

deeros

I wish I had stumbled upon this post earlier. I would love to meet some people in Wexford, moved back last month and finding it hard to meet people.

Tzar Chasm

Im sure so thing else will happen

Topper7

So dod many people turn up? I would also recommend joining a vol organisation. Order of Malta is gr8 1 in wex (member also) but others like SVP etc are good to get involved with. If your livin a bit outside town Macra na feirme is a good 1. Theres plenty of farmers & non farmers in it & generally organise good social events. Very suited towards young people. Some areas are more organised than others so I suggest looking at different 1s before committing...

TheChevron

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So if we say friday the 25th at 7pm in the potato market

So how did your date go guys>??

I wish I had stumbled upon this post earlier.

So dod many people turn up? ..

oldyouth

Sully wrote: »

Welcome to Boards.ie. An online discussion forum. I see your struggling a bit to get the hang of things there, so just a tip - you need to post something constructive to engage with the Boards Community.

I thought Chevron's post was a valid contribution he was pointing out where a poster was enquiring how an event went, when it had yet to take place. The poster wished he had seen it in time to attend. No further comment was needed

Sully

oldyouth wrote: »

I thought Chevron's post was a valid contribution he was pointing out where a poster was enquiring how an event went, when it had yet to take place. The poster wished he had seen it in time to attend. No further comment was needed

You know, its taken me a few times reading to get that. My bad. Sorry Chev!

Topper7

Sorry my mistake, So how did it go last night?

georga

Hey...I missed the last meet up there...are ye planning any nights out/evenings any time in the near future?

Tzar Chasm

I dunno, but if ya want to meet some local you could try a CAHWT meeting, there's one in castle bridge on Monday night and one in Rosslare harbor on wednesday

lolli

georga wrote: »

Hey...I missed the last meet up there...are ye planning any nights out/evenings any time in the near future?

what part of wexford do you live in?

georga

Live near New ross area....is there a group still meeting regularly?

klong

bump!

Maybe a new try?

georga

Hi is it still happening then? If so, let me know what plan is, thanks !

Tzar Chasm

the CAHWT are having a fundraising gig in
the sky and the ground
on october 12th
at 8.30

should be a laugh, I can get the lineup if anyone is interested

donalg1

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

the CAHWT are having a fundraising gig in
the sky and the ground
on october 12th
at 8.30

should be a laugh, I can get the lineup if anyone is interested

Seriously the cahwt having a fundraiser, I thought they had disappeared into oblivion, what are they trying to raise funds for?

__oc__

hi i would also be interested in a meetup i live in the enniscorthy area been living here since august and am struggling to meet new people. Thanks :-D

Tzar Chasm

donalg1 wrote: »

Seriously the cahwt having a fundraiser, I thought they had disappeared into oblivion, what are they trying to raise funds for?

well raising awareness is equally as important as raising funds, as you have clearly demonstrated, You may be aware that the first round of threatening letters finaly arrived last week.

The unfair and unjust tax hasnt disappeared into oblivion, so neither shal we.

anyway twas a great craic, only marred by Irelands thumping by the Germans earlier in the evening.

back on topic, anyone got any Ideas about interesting stuff coming up inthenear future?

klong

Fireworks for Opera Festival opening?

Tzar Chasm

Pints, fireworks and maybe a Singingpub, could be fun

roswex09

I am single and in my late 40s and all my friends have partners. I feel it very hard to make new friends. I would be interested in hearing of any suggestions on groups, meet ups etc in Wexford area with people in a similiar situation. Thanks

Sapphire3

Hi,

I am originally from North Wicklow but have been living down in Wexford now about 6 years. I am married and in my early 30s.
Like some of you, I find it hard to make new friends as most of my friends have either emigrated or are in Dublin!. I am also the shy type which doesn't help either! lol Would like to make some new local friends, might be interested in a local get-together if any of you have any ideas?