New to Dublin and wanting to find out how to meet new people

Sherri

Hello,
New to Ireland (living in Dublin) and have moved here on my own from New Zealand. Would really love some ideas from people (especially who are in and around their 20's) as to how to meet new people... Im looking for work at the moment so dont have the work scenerio to meet new people through yet. Would appeciate any suggestions ...
Thanks. Sherri

Berty

I wouldnt wish my worst enemy on this lot. :eek:

TheZohanS

Rule 1. Post a pic of yourself.

JohnathanM

TheZohan wrote: »

Rule 1. Post a pic of yourself.

Noods.

Tigger

what type of people

gaelcon just ended i like those people

Absurdum

oh lord!

KeithM89_old

Go to this

You'll either love it or leave Ireland the next day

KINGVictor

Sherri wrote: »

Hello,
New to Ireland (living in Dublin) and have moved here on my own from New Zealand. Would really love some ideas from people (especially who are in and around their 20's) as to how to meet new people... Im looking for work at the moment so dont have the work scenerio to meet new people through yet. Would appeciate any suggestions ...
Thanks. Sherri

As a new comer to Ireland your choice of AH on boards to meet new people isnt the brightest idea. However, I am sure you will be grand and I assume you did some preliminary research before you embarked on your journey, anyway I wish you the best of luck and I sincerely mean that.

gurramok

I heard Benburb st is a good place to meet people

bonerm

Go down to the docks late at night. Wear something revealing.

Teferi

Any Irish people in their 20's are moving to New Zealand mate. You should have stayed there!

Killer Pigeon

Sherri wrote: »

Hello,
New to Ireland (living in Dublin) and have moved here on my own from New Zealand. Would really love some ideas from people (especially who are in and around their 20's) as to how to meet new people... Im looking for work at the moment so dont have the work scenerio to meet new people through yet. Would appeciate any suggestions ...
Thanks. Sherri

Another foreigner looking for work ... jeezz!!

Have they not got the message yet?

W.Shakes-Beer

OP, I PM'd you my address. Pay off.

robbie_998

dolly mount beach at 2am and you'll be grand.

just flash twice :pac:

Mint Sauce

which town? opps sorry, you said dublin.

starbelgrade

Kiwis... aren't they the ones who pretend to be Australians?

Gaudizeit

join a club of some sort I guess.

Sherri

All I can say is wow, guess this wasnt the smartest choice haha

gurramok

You are double screwed excuse the term. You will not find jobs here and only way to meet new friends is to walk along the promenade scantily clad or just check into 'guest' hotels

KINGVictor

Sherri wrote: »

All I can say is wow, guess this wasnt the smartest choice haha

That is not entirely true. If you did your homework properly like is expected of anyone emmigrating, you should have basic ideas on how to survive and I can assure that despite all has been said you can have a decent life here.

( No1 rule: get used to Irish sarcasm and jokes...they usually mean no harm),

It is not what it used to be but it is a nice country if you are willing to work hard. I suggest you look for New-Zealanders in Ireland...that could help you out a lot.

starbelgrade

Kiwis are being reduced by 80% in the budget. It seems that we just can't afford them.

TheZohanS

Sherri wrote: »

All I can say is wow, guess this wasnt the smartest choice haha

You have to play by the rules. Everyone here has at one stage or another.

reallyrose

There is a Boards Beerz on Saturday, you could come to that.

If after a Boards Beerz you still want to stay in the country, then you can survive anything!


:eek:

watna

Are you male or female? If you're female I'd reccommend you visit the ladies lounge. It's under the rec category at the top. They have regular meet-ups and a lot of them have become very good friends. Other forums on boards have meet-ups all the time too. It's a great way to meet people.

As an Irish person living in New Zealand I would have loved a boards equivalent when I moved here. Lucky for me my work mates are piss heads.

starbelgrade

watna wrote: »

Are you male or female? If you're female I'd reccommend you visit the ladies lounge. It's under the rec category at the top. They have regular meet-ups and a lot of them have become very good friends.

You are also quite likely to meet up with Tar Aldarion at the ladies lounge beers. You'll like him.. he's a good combination of dishy & a total slut.

Scuid Mhór

Sherri wrote: »

Hello,
New to Ireland (living in Dublin) and have moved here on my own from New Zealand. Would really love some ideas from people (especially who are in and around their 20's) as to how to meet new people... Im looking for work at the moment so dont have the work scenerio to meet new people through yet. Would appeciate any suggestions ...
Thanks. Sherri

if you have a proper new zealand accent, everyone will love you so just walk around and talk to whoever'll listen.

Sanjuro

Pics or GT.... etc.

mikerowsopht

Hi Sherri,

I would like the chance to give you a tour of my beautiful country if the following conditions are met :

you must have:

Blond Hair
Don't care about eye colour
Big Taa Taa's or baps
Nice Firm A$$
Under 30 or else a milf
good for it and good to go
A High Sexual Appetite
An Open Mind

HOWEVER

I cannot help you if you meed any of these conditions:

Work for the Police or law enforcement of any kind, espeicially homicide's
Fat / Overweight
Greasy / sweaty - usually caused by being fat / overweight
Ginger Hair
Spotty
Freckly
Looks like a dude

If you meet all of the criteria under condition A and not condition B then we can meet up but if you meet any criteria under condition B then I'm afraid I cannot take on the beautiful trip of my wonderful cuntry

Dr. Zeus

^^^^^^

Seriously dude you are not as funny as you think you are and are kind of being a dick.

Way to make a great impression of Irish men!

Hail 2 Da Thief

Did you aquire a working visa through an agency?
If so, the agency most likely organises events/ get togethers.
I know when I lived in Canada that something was organised every weekend by SWAP which is the travel agency over there.

If you have some sort of sporting interest or the like, join a club! Great way to meet people imo.

I'm actually going in the opposite direction in January so I'll be in the same boat as yourself. Travelling solo too.

I hope it works out for you & you enjoy your time here!

Edit: Might be worth posting in this forum also. There must be other Kiwi's posting on boards who live in Dublin & they'll probably give you some good advice.

mikerowsopht

Dr. Zeus wrote: »

^^^^^^

Seriously dude you are not as funny as you think you are and are kind of being a dick.

Way to make a great impression of Irish men!

Meh ..... u are hurting my feelings with your words

Sykk

Step 1: Are you good looking? If yes see below. If no, GTFO

Step 2: Pics or GTFO

:pac:

Bill2673

This thread reminds a bit of the way men behave in night clubs trying to impress the girls when they've had a few drinks, getting all bolshy and trying to be comedians, (and generally trying to be something they're not).

As regards the original question:

Here's a suggestion:

Join a running club. There are a good few of them in the phoenix park. Sportsworld in Bushy park is very good also. Clonliffe or Raheny in the northside.

A great way to meet people that doesn't involve booze (except for the annual running club p***-ups).

A hiking club would be a similar suggestion, though you might need your own transport to Wicklow.

here's another one:

Go to set dancing classes. Great crack, a bit of Irish culture involved, and again no booze. There is one weekly in st louis's convent in rathmines (I think wednesday evenings). (Don't knock it if you haven't been).

jackiebaron

Bill2673 wrote: »

This thread reminds a bit of the way men behave in night clubs trying to impress the girls when they've had a few drinks, getting all bolshy and trying to be comedians, (and generally trying to be something they're not).

As regards the original question:

Here's a suggestion:

Join a running club. There are a good few of them in the phoenix park. Sportsworld in Bushy park is very good also. Clonliffe or Raheny in the northside.

A great way to meet people that doesn't involve booze (except for the annual running club p***-ups).

A hiking club would be a similar suggestion, though you might need your own transport to Wicklow.

here's another one:

Go to set dancing classes. Great crack, a bit of Irish culture involved, and again no booze. There is one weekly in st louis's convent in rathmines (I think wednesday evenings). (Don't knock it if you haven't been).

Ever occur to you that the OP might be a cripple or an amputee or severely overweight or has a weak heart?

Running! Hiking! Dancing!
Why not throw in ski-jumping while you're at it?

So much for YOU being so helpful.

mikerowsopht

Bill2673 wrote: »

This thread reminds a bit of the way men behave in night clubs trying to impress the girls when they've had a few drinks, getting all bolshy and trying to be comedians, (and generally trying to be something they're not).

As regards the original question:

Here's a suggestion:

Join a running club. There are a good few of them in the phoenix park. Sportsworld in Bushy park is very good also. Clonliffe or Raheny in the northside.

A great way to meet people that doesn't involve booze (except for the annual running club p***-ups).

A hiking club would be a similar suggestion, though you might need your own transport to Wicklow.

here's another one:

Go to set dancing classes. Great crack, a bit of Irish culture involved, and again no booze. There is one weekly in st louis's convent in rathmines (I think wednesday evenings). (Don't knock it if you haven't been).

Out of all the replies on all the threads from all the forums this has to be the biggest Fail reply I have ever read

FreudianSlippers

OP hasn't returned

I guess she doesn't want friends that badly after all.

funkyjebus

mikerowsopht wrote: »

Meh ..... u are hurting my feelings with your words

Oh lord, how old are you.

reading your previous post, two words come to mind balloon and lead. idiot also comed to mind, but that may have nothing to do with you............may.

Nulty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdVHZwI8pcA

Sir Gallagher

What are your interests and hobbies OP? Might give people a better idea of what activities to reccomend.

strobe

Bill2673 wrote: »

This thread reminds a bit of the way men behave in night clubs trying to impress the girls when they've had a few drinks, getting all bolshy and trying to be comedians, (and generally trying to be something they're not).

As regards the original question:

Here's a suggestion:

Join a running club. There are a good few of them in the phoenix park. Sportsworld in Bushy park is very good also. Clonliffe or Raheny in the northside.

A great way to meet people that doesn't involve booze (except for the annual running club p***-ups).

A hiking club would be a similar suggestion, though you might need your own transport to Wicklow.

here's another one:

Go to set dancing classes. Great crack, a bit of Irish culture involved, and again no booze. There is one weekly in st louis's convent in rathmines (I think wednesday evenings). (Don't knock it if you haven't been).

Sweet holy Moses......you might just be the most boring human being alive. No offence.

NothingMan

If you get your twin Terri invlved I'll be your friend...

Bill2673

mikerowsopht wrote: »

Out of all the replies on all the threads from all the forums this has to be the biggest Fail reply I have ever read

cheers dude I feel kinda special

Bill2673

strobe wrote: »

Sweet holy Moses......you might just be the most boring human being alive. No offence.

Wow looks like I really touched a chord with you folks I like that....

biko

Sherri wrote: »

All I can say is wow, guess this wasnt the smartest choice haha

Welcome to boards.ie Sherri
Dublin has a regional forum here you can post in since After Hours is for other stuff, as you may have noticed.
You can also try Ladies Lounge forum where they have meet-ups in various cities around Ireland.
There is a newbie forum too where you can read about us, or if you questions about the site in general.