Looking to neet new people

jennyjones91

Im 22 years old and looking to meet new people in around the portlaoise area. Is there any groups around or anything that will help meet new people.

sashafierce

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jennyjones91

I do zumba but haven't had any success :-( thanks for replying though

monflat

jennyjones91 wrote: »

I do zumba but haven't had any success :-( thanks for replying though

Unless anything / classes up in the leisure centre?
What other interests do you have. ?

Roxirose

monflat wrote: »

Unless anything / classes up in the leisure centre?
What other interests do you have. ?

What about tag rugby or the Portlaoise athletics group meet up a few times per wk

Catxscotch

Hi OP, I am new to Portlaoise as well, I have joined the gym in the Killeshin but find it quit quiet, and classes rarely go ahead.

It's so bloody hard to find someone on same wavelength as you, the running groups I suppose would be ok, But I find people already know one another.

Do you run OP? Perhaps you want to go for a walk/run with me, like a "first date" for friends??!!

monflat

If you are into fitness there are a few thingdls goin on in nigel pearsons gym up across from telfords. Classess and then other challenges outside of d gym

Or are u into toastmasters ? Like practicing to get up and talk in front of a group.

Other than that what about macra- they supposodly have a good social scene in other counties not sure about portlsoise but supposodly they are a great way to meet new people. They are not much "farmer" orientated anymore as they traditionally used to be.

lolly28

Sorry to bring up an old thread - just wondering how you's go on making friends?

jennyjones91

lolly28 wrote: »

Sorry to bring up an old thread - just wondering how you's go on making friends?

Hi, never really had any success :-( are you in the same boat??

lolly28

Yeah i am...just doesn't seem to be much to get involved with! Plus its difficult to get into something working up in Dublin 5 days a week!

javagal

In the same boat as yourselves ladies.
26 year old but stay at home mam at the minute. wish I had someone nearby for coffee or chats

Kimbot

Im stuck in the same boat, maybe we all meet up for a group coffee or something somewhere, we all share Boards in common.

jennyjones91

jonny24ie wrote: »

Im stuck in the same boat, maybe we all meet up for a group coffee or something somewhere, we all share Boards in common.

Sounds like a good idea. Who's interested??

Kimbot

jennyjones91 wrote: »

Sounds like a good idea. Who's interested??

Im always up for making new friends even if its just a coffee once a week

Kimbot

Heres a handy list aswell:

http://www.portlaoiseontheweb.com/sportslist.html

lolly28

jonny24ie wrote: »

Im always up for making new friends even if its just a coffee once a week

I am up for that, where in portlaoise are we all based?

Kimbot

lolly28 wrote: »

I am up for that, where in portlaoise are we all based?

Im just on the edge of town beside the college.

lolly28

I'm on the Mountrath Road so just further out!

jennyjones91

lolly28 wrote: »

I am up for that, where in portlaoise are we all based?

I'm on the stradbally road

jennyjones91

How old is everyone?

Catxscotch

I'm 28, working full time, engaged, and currently building a house

lolly28

I'm 24 (nearly 25), working full time, engaged and as i said live out the mountrath road in Bellingham

jennyjones91

I'm 23 and still living at home :-(

Catxscotch

Are you working Jenny?

Kimbot

jennyjones91 wrote: »

I'm 23 and still living at home :-(

No harm in living at home, sure im 32 and just moved back in with my mam.

jennyjones91

Catxscotch wrote: »

Are you working Jenny?

No, constantly looking and can't find anything. It's a vicious circle. You need so many years of experience but yet no one will give you any. :-(

Keehar

jennyjones91 wrote: »

No, constantly looking and can't find anything. It's a vicious circle. You need so many years of experience but yet no one will give you any. :-(

Yeah a lot of people have the same problem. I went through the same.

jennyjones91

Keehar wrote: »

Yeah a lot of people have the same problem. I went through the same.

Did you find work in the end?? I only ever seem to get seasonal work. Sucks really.

Keehar

jennyjones91 wrote: »

Did you find work in the end?? I only ever seem to get seasonal work. Sucks really.

I did. I was lucky. The recession didn't help this country.

Ollygolf

I'm relocating to either Portlaoise/Tullamore at the end of August for a job but this thread is starting to worry me. I'll know no one Is it that hard to make friends? I'm a female,in my twenties.

maydream

Hi Olly! I'm newish to portlaoise and want to meet new people too, for coffees and some nights out. Feeling very house bound at the moment but I just need to get back out there!
Portlaoise is a nice enough spot. There are a couple of nice pubs, shopping isn't fantastic but there is a tkmax lol and a few nice gyms. Don't be worrying

jennyjones91

Would everyone be up for a coffee or something sometime in August!?

maydream

Yes I would!

Grey Fox

Sounds good Jenny. I could really do with making new friends, need to make more of an effort!

What's everyone's interests?

I'm 30 year old man, live in the Greenmill lane area. Like running/keeping fit and golf but also into video games, telly etc.

maydream

I'm 29 year old female, I enjoy cooking, a bit of fitness. Would love to start a hobby like golf or something where I get out a couple of times a month and meet people. Love to socialise.

maydream

p.s. I live near the borris road.

djflawless

Im a bit of a hobbiest golfer...crap at it, but play all the same...portlaoise g.c is very friendly!

maydream

Thanks a mill for that, might try book in for lessons.

djflawless

Also, for socialising ..letheon has a good, mixed crowd at weekends

maydream

I have been to leathean during the day but not at night, lovely little bar. I was in the Manhattan mixer recently too, it's small but quirky

Grey Fox

When I first moved to town I tried a few different things to meet people, with different levels of success!
- Astro turf soccer at the leisure centre.
- I e-mailed Laois surfing club a while back looking to join but they never replied, not sure if it still exists!
- I mailed LSPCA about volunteering to help them out in my spare time but again I didn't get a reply
- Rugby (Tag rugby is great for both men and women, great laugh/social activity)
- TRX, try a few sessions and see how you get on
- Joined the Heath golf club. The course in town is nice and friendly too as mentioned.
- Went down to the athletics club one night. I am a casual enough runner though and their warm up was a 4 mile run around town!! So I wasn't able for that but there are probably different levels.
- Swimming lessons

There is loads of stuff if you have a look around. I'd be up for a coffee or 9 holes of golf(or whatever) if anyone's interested, I'm fairly easy going anyway I'm sure most of us have something in common other than our love of Portlaoise! :-P

maydream

Would defo be up for organising a coffee or a few drinks, think Jenny was suggesting this too. I couldn't commit to golf as I haven't got a clue, would love to learn lol at some stage!
I agree, I'm sure everyone is relatively normal and there will be more than lovely portlaoise in common! 😀

Keehar

I'd be game for a get together, too. I'm no golfer but I'm sure we can find some other things in common :-p

jennyjones91

I wouldn't have a clue where to start with golf unless it's some type of crazy golf. And at that I still suck lol. Yea I'm sure we'll all find something in common after having a proper chat. I'm 23, unemployed, living at home and tbh don't really have any hobbies. I need to pick one up, just unsure of what.

makeandcreate

jennyjones91 wrote: »

I wouldn't have a clue where to start with golf unless it's some type of crazy golf. And at that I still suck lol. Yea I'm sure we'll all find something in common after having a proper chat. I'm 23, unemployed, living at home and tbh don't really have any hobbies. I need to pick one up, just unsure of what.

If you want to try ceramics I have loads of stuff lying idle and a bag of clay you can have. Might boot my ass into gear to start making again if the shed was in use.

Grey Fox

jennyjones91 wrote: »

Would everyone be up for a coffee or something sometime in August!?

What times would suit everyone? Saturday afternoons and sundays are usually good for me, and maybe a weekday evening with enough notice!

maydream

Saturday/Sunday's suit me too and agree with notice mid week could be ok too.

Keehar

Yeah weekends suit me fine.

jennyjones91

Yea weekend suits me :-)

sashafierce

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maydream

I'm totally up for meeting! Would love a boozy session tonight,, feel like I'm the only person in portlaoise not going to the picnic!