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New to Dublin - Looking for things to do

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  • 31-05-2010 8:54pm
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    Johnny 89
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    So guys, I'm fairly new to Dublin and looking for some things to do!

    I'm really looking at weekday evenings as I work during the day and am usually not around weekends. I could manage the odd weekend.

    Looking for clubs/societies to join or anything like that! I get bored in the evenings:(

    Willing to give anything (well most things) a shot, so any recommendations/advice??

    John.


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    RMD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,662 ✭✭✭RMD


    What type club / society you looking for?

    Social teams are great fun and nearly every sports club has them, the type that don't take it seriously and go for pints afterwords is great craic. There's Gaa, Football and Rugby clubs all over Dublin, take your fancy. That's just a brief idea, tell me what you're into and I'll try to dig something up for you.


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    Johnny 89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Johnny 89


    RMD wrote: »
    What type club / society you looking for?

    Social teams are great fun and nearly every sports club has them, the type that don't take it seriously and go for pints afterwords is great craic. There's Gaa, Football and Rugby clubs all over Dublin, take your fancy. That's just a brief idea, tell me what you're into and I'll try to dig something up for you.

    Thanks RMD,

    I'm really looking for something that doesn't involve a whole lot of commitment.

    I know most sports clubs would involve a lot of commitment with training, matches etc. so maybe not!

    Not really sure what i'm after, just testing the waters to see what's out there!


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    wixfjord
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    Johnny 89 wrote: »
    Thanks RMD,

    I'm really looking for something that doesn't involve a whole lot of commitment.

    I know most sports clubs would involve a lot of commitment with training, matches etc. so maybe not!

    Not really sure what i'm after, just testing the waters to see what's out there!

    Loads of tag rugby clubs around, especially during the Summer.


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭antocann


    well go on to the bridge and do abit of a jig on it , thats a start,......


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    Johnny 89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭Johnny 89


    wixfjord wrote: »
    Loads of tag rugby clubs around, especially during the Summer.

    Thanks,

    Maybe a goer, where can details be found?
    antocann wrote: »
    well go on to the bridge and do abit of a jig on it , thats a start,......

    Am thanks, but think i'll pass:rolleyes:


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    antocann
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭antocann


    Johnny 89 wrote: »
    Thanks,

    Maybe a goer, where can details be found?



    Am thanks, but think i'll pass:rolleyes:

    You said your willing to give anything ago and youl get money for doin it :D:):P


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    Gavin "shels"
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    League of Ireland matches usually played on a Friday night, 5 teams in Dublin so you'd have a good choice.


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    Johnny 89
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    League of Ireland matches usually played on a Friday night, 5 teams in Dublin so you'd have a good choice.

    Very good idea, but ideally trying to fill the gap mon-thurs evening!

    I'm a bit of a blues fan so often try make it to the RSC on a friday evening!


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    misty floyd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭misty floyd


    A course?: Photography/learn a language/cooking/.....

    Martial arts? Painting lessons?

    Join a running/cycling club near Phoenix park?

    Depends what you are into really.


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    weepee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 290 ✭✭weepee


    Im not in Dublin, but I was gonna say, why dont ya just go for pint?


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    John Mason
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 10,661 ✭✭✭✭John Mason


    there is so much to do in dublin

    you could go and see an art house movie in the lighthouse or the IFI

    there are always exhibitions on in templebar


    the vegatarian restaurant in powerscourt, does 4 week courses on a tuesday for 20e

    check out these sites

    http://www.templebar.ie/events

    http://www.dublin.ie/login2.aspx?path=/mydublin.aspx

    http://www.dublinevents.com/events/

    http://www.visitdublin.com/events/dublin.aspx


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    Larianne
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    http://www.dublineventguide.com/


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    Gavin "shels"
    Registered Users Posts: 17,965 ✭✭✭✭Gavin "shels"


    Johnny 89 wrote: »
    Very good idea, but ideally trying to fill the gap mon-thurs evening!

    I'm a bit of a blues fan so often try make it to the RSC on a friday evening!

    Good lad!;)

    As suggested MMA, or the likes would be a great evening filler, most of them courses would usually be around a 6-8 start.


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    RMD
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    Gavin shels wrote: »
    Good lad!;)

    As suggested MMA, or the likes would be a great evening filler, most of them courses would usually be around a 6-8 start.

    Not to mention it's a great thing to have and it will get you into shape. 2 friends used to do it, said circuits was death but they really enjoyed MMA overall.


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    kittykrazy
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    Join meetup.com. There's loads of different activities from comedy groups to walking groups, going out drinking and even a polygamy group!


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    Cianos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Cianos


    Check out freefun.ie, they list free stuff that is going on in Dublin.

    Worth following them on Twitter; www.twitter.com/freefundublin


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    mambo
    Registered Users Posts: 697 ✭✭✭mambo


    Maybe learn to dance?

    http://www.salsapod.net/ireland/
    http://www.salsa.ie/

    http://www.boogiebeatswing.com/

    http://www.dublintango.com/

    http://www.setdancing.com/


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    nohopengn
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    Larianne wrote: »
    http://www.dublineventguide.com/

    the event guide is an excellent source of info


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