Making friends in the city

pleasant Co.

Ficheall wrote: »

Perhaps we could have a separate thread for quizzes? Some people are reluctant to wade through pages of, for example, posts about upcoming DJ evenings or drum 'n bass sets to see if there's a table quiz somewhere.

Great idea, seconded

carpothepunk

dan hibiki wrote: »

Excellent! It is in Monroes, 40 per team, for the Alan Kerins Project. 7.30pm or so. And the football on the telly, if you are so inclined.

biko wrote: »

I'll let it go this time but please use the proper thread in the future.

Too bad it's Weds as I'm away then. Next time though, love those quizzes me.

Thank you, Biko, appreciated and duly noted.

biko

Ficheall wrote: »

Perhaps we could have a separate thread for quizzes? Some people are reluctant to wade through pages of, for example, posts about upcoming DJ evenings or drum 'n bass sets to see if there's a table quiz somewhere.

I've cleaned up that thread a bit and removed >1yr events. At the moment I don't see a need for a separate thread just for quizzes.
Note that there is a dedicated thread for quizzes nationwide. Something to keep an eye on.

dan hibiki

carpothepunk wrote: »

I am pimping my own wares here, but I have a table quiz in Monroes on Wednesday night. Some really nice prizes like VIP tickets to the Snooker, football in the Aviva, Connacht Games. I myself am trying to make friends in Galway, but it would be nice to see some boardsies get a team together!

how many per team? do we have enough people?

confuseddotcom

Carpothepunk sometimes there's interest shown in things and then said interest vanishes into thin air! :eek: So make sure everything is confirmed in case you're left to pay for accounted tables minus the Quizees out of your own pocket.

carpothepunk

dan hibiki wrote: »

how many per team? do we have enough people?

4 or 5 per team. Its 40 euro per table. First prize is two premium level tickets to the Ireland/Austria match in the Aviva, and two VIP tickets to the final of the PDC snooker event in Galway in March. Theres other spot prizes like tickets to the rugby, bottles of wine etc too.

Thanks alot, confuseddotcom, we have done everything we can. Hopefully people from work etc come. I will be the MC with the hilarious Louth accent. Feel free to come say hello.

All we need now is people to show up haha.

dan hibiki

well, if 3 other boardsies pm me to make a team, im up for it!






i take it, thats a 'no' then.

dmcg90

Anyone fancy doing a harlem shake in town? Could be good craic!

confuseddotcom

A who what now?! :pac:

dmcg90

This might explain it!

dan hibiki

hell no.

VideoKid

dmcg90 wrote: »

Anyone fancy doing a harlem shake in town? Could be good craic!

I would totally be up for it! Know a few others who would as well.

Raymie.rm

Hey im living in galway city and have interests in a few pasttimes, i am looking for new friends to hang out with who are interested in similar things.
I like to go walking cycling motorbikes animals music.i moved down to galway 2 years ago and mostly am hanging out with my partners friends .she is from down here and my friends are all up from where i lived before.yes alot of her friends are mine now too but im looking to meet new friends of my own again also so im not hanging out with her pals all the time. And to meet people with different thoughts and ideas. Friendship only and out to hav a laugh ;-)

dmcg90

VideoKid wrote: »

I would totally be up for it! Know a few others who would as well.

How many do we have now? Lets do this!

wp_rathead

so anyone on for organising another beers anytime soon? I'm actually off the next few weekends for once and be cool to finally be able get to one

pleasant Co.

a beers would be cool, perhaps a trip to somewhere a bit more central, and maybe not o' connells as I fear that place has been done to death

The townhouse maybe?

skinny90

How about next week??:-)

Flano_mark

Hey everyone,

Just moved to Galway and looking to meet a few people! Any nights out/events planned?

Holyhole

paddys day comming up? general beer at certain time?

skinny90

Holyhole wrote: »

paddys day comming up? general beer at certain time?

Dah i just found out I'm working til 6...nothing is worse than trying to play catch up when everyone is legless

whellman1030

Do you guys want to join an event in a pub for people not here more than 3 months?

biko

whellman, welcome to the city and the forum.
This "Friends" thread is used by new and old alike to arrange meets and/or general chat.

Btw, another boards' forum, After Hours, will have a meet soon in Galway. You can read about it here.

Redhairedguy

It's looking like June for that beers, Biko. We'll have to get another one going on here in the meantime.

MasterZidane

Redhairedguy wrote: »

It's looking like June for that beers, Biko. We'll have to get another one going on here in the meantime.

Iv been up here a few months now but only really know work colleagues who are computer guys who dont like to get out. So wud like to meet a few people who are up for a bit more craic. So id def be up for a good session

biko

I got absolutely hammered last weekend after the soccer game so will lay low this one I think.
But if someone wants to suggest some dates/venues feel free to start a thread.

grosser

just wondering what kind of hobbies/ interests people have as it could be another way to create events.

Redhairedguy

Go Karting is always a good one. Either in the Liosbaun Industrial Estate, or out in Tynagh, near Loughrea. (Which would also open events to our oft forgotten brothers and sisters in the County forum).

I drive, and would happily offer a lift for up to 3 people, assuming you're not the murderous hitch hiker type of course...

Redhairedguy

Redhairedguy wrote: »

I drive, and would happily offer a lift for up to 3 people, assuming you're not the murderous hitch hiker type of course...

Well, that's just discrimination. Murderous hitch hiker types need some love too, yknow?

Redhairedguy

boneyarsebogman wrote: »

Well, that's just discrimination. Murderous hitch hiker types need some love too, yknow?

I know. The only problem is that when they try to steal my heart, they do actually mean it literally.

Redhairedguy

Redhairedguy wrote: »

I know. The only problem is that when they try to steal my heart, they do actually mean it literally.

Dont forget leaving you breathless.

On topic, good to see people are still meeting!

allway

So.. any plans yet? would love to join

Haven't had beers in awhile so anyone fancy getting together this Friday or Saturday and heading for a few?

Bazzo

Deleted User wrote: »

Haven't had beers in awhile so anyone fancy getting together this Friday or Saturday and heading for a few?

I'd go for a few beers this weekend.

My head is melted hittin the books and I'm in the house by myself for the last 2 weeks, starting to get some serious cabin fever.

Plus I missed out on the last one I remember being on around Galway due to work!

biko

Darko, I'm up for a few Friday.
Do they still serve beer at the bowling Headford Road?

biko

biko wrote: »

Darko, I'm up for a few Friday.
Do they still serve beer at the bowling Headford Road?

No idea but bowling and beer is something ive wanted to to for awhile.

biko

Ah crap, cancel that. I had a wisdom tooth taken out today. Best I stay off beer and smokes for a while...
And then in two weeks it's time to pull another one. I won't be right until mid May.

Dutchess

There's still a bar there in the Planet anyway. Generally the person working there is zipping between that and the front desk though so you're waiting a bit sometimes which can be awkward when you're in a game as well.

Not sure about tomorrow but I'll definitely be heading for a few on Saturday. Biko drinking alcohol isn't necessary in order to attend, a coffee is more than acceptable.

BelgradeGirl

Hi people!

I'm finally moving to Galway on June 14th. I know no one there, so i wish to meet some of you, if you people are there in June and opened to meet someone new.

biko

There is a beers on the 22nd in O'Connells for After Hours forum. There will be a tonne of boardsies there and hardly anyone knows each other so you'll fit right in. I expect some from this forum will meet for a quiet pint and chat before heading over to O'C (I will anyway).

BelgradeGirl

What month are you talking about? Because i won't be there till June.

geekychick

He's talking about June.

I hope to make those beers too. See you there, BG!

BelgradeGirl

Then great! I will try to be there too. Nice chance to meet some of you.

RiccardoITA

Hi guys! I arrived in Galway 20 days ago...looking for job and meet frends here...Any advises?? I saw that in Galway there's many people from every part of the world, in my city (in Italy) there are a weekly meeting of "tandem language" and it's a good idea for improve another language and meet new friends...Is there someting like that? I'm italian mother tongue and i would improve my english (spanish speaking also). Thanks!!

geekychick

Hi Riccardo,

welcome to Galway!

There is a Language Exchange Club going on in Kelly's Bar every Monday evening from 8 PM on. It's good fun as there are a lot of different nationalities, French, German, Spanish (a lot of Spanish!), Brazilian, Irish... There are a few Italians as well! You're very welcome to join. As you walk through the pub, the room we are usually in is behind the bar, you can't miss it, there are flags of all different countries on the tables.

It's a good excuse for having a few week-night drinks and a chat; I've been lazy and always end up speaking English (although it is a foreign language to me, technically)...

Anyway, I'm going in a bit later, so maybe see you there, or any other Monday!

https://www.facebook.com/GalwayLingo

Bazzo

Is Kelly's still open? I thought they had gone into receivership?

skinny90

Bazzo wrote: »

Is Kelly's still open? I thought they had gone into receivership?

Nope tis still going.was saved last minute from what I heard

BelgradeGirl

Are there any Serbs? Not that i want to be with Serbs only, i'm just curious, that's all.

geekychick

No Serbs so far I don't think, but you could easily change all that!

RiccardoITA

Thank you Geekychick!!

I read too late your post to join tonight...but maybe next monday i will there