making friends..

childminderxx

hi everyone,
so i moved to loughrea last june and still have not made friends.. im 20 years old and i actualy dont know how to get out there and make friends.. so i go back to my hometown at the weekends really to see my friends from there.. and i made those from school like thats where most people make friends.. sooo im just wondering how do you make friends in a new place? like i brought my friends up here with me to go out here and socialise but it just didnt work..lol
any suggestions? thank you

ScumLord

There are clubs around if there's something you have an interest in see if there's a local group of people getting together about it. I keep meaning to look for a Galway club that does photography and or filming. I'm pretty sure they''re there I just haven't had the time to look. Your not really that far from Galway with the M6 there, I think they do boards meetups there as well.

the only other way about it would be to go up to strangers asking them if they'll be your friend.

childminderxx

hahaha imagine that'd be hilarious id defo not have any friends than ha

i dont know about clubs be totally awkward joining by myself.. im so not independant haha..

i wish you best of luck joining the photography club

dnme

ScumLord wrote: »

There are clubs around if there's something you have an interest in see if there's a local group of people getting together about it. I keep meaning to look for a Galway club that does photography and or filming. I'm pretty sure they''re there I just haven't had the time to look. Your not really that far from Galway with the M6 there, I think they do boards meetups there as well.

the only other way about it would be to go up to strangers asking them if they'll be your friend.

http://galwaycameraclub.com/

Thursday nights, Cluain Mhuire college (GMIT), Wellpark Road. One of th ebest camera clubs in the country, very active with a large membership.

ScumLord

childminderxx wrote: »

i dont know about clubs be totally awkward joining by myself.. im so not independant haha..

Well your going to have to change that if you want to make friends, it's simple really. Just have a think about something you would like to do, it could be anything from knitting to windsurfing there are certainly groups that do both in Galway. While you may think I wouldn't go doing either of those the likes of knitting may be a easier group to get the hang of socialising with. Knitting is just an example you can probably think of something better, even if it was just some home improvement class/group for women, I'm certain you can find something seeing as your so close to Galway you just have to get over the fear and get out there.

The only way you'll get better at socialising is to socialise.

Discodog

Do you drive ? If not then you may be a bit restricted getting to & from Galway especially in the evenings. How about friends at work or college etc ? You need to try & be positive. Maybe this move is an opportunity to get involved in something that you have always wanted to do. If you find something then maybe there will be others from your area that will help you get introduced.

Mrs OBumble

Forget about making friends.

Just find some things you want to do (photography, sport, music, whatever) and join a club to do with that. Be eager and to go whatever activities are on. Even better, do two or three different activities, so you have a range of options.

You'll have a bunch of new mates to hang out with in no time.

Friends like you have from school etc will take a lot longer, and are something you cannot rush.

annettea

Hi, i just recently moved too,, and im soo homesick mor or less cos i have no friends i wanted to move to a place where no one knew me and start my life over again.. im also 20 years old, but arent the clubs for people in college??

Discodog

annettea wrote: »

Hi, i just recently moved too,, and im soo homesick mor or less cos i have no friends i wanted to move to a place where no one knew me and start my life over again.. im also 20 years old, but arent the clubs for people in college??

There are loads of clubs/societies that are open to all. What are you interested in ?

annettea

so childminderxx did you find any clubs/ societies to join in loughrea? i live nearby and would love to go and socialise but weekends are my only free time? are there any clubs i could join at weekends?

confuseddotcom

childminderxx wrote: »

hi everyone,
so i moved to loughrea last june and still have not made friends.. im 20 years old and i actualy dont know how to get out there and make friends.. so i go back to my hometown at the weekends really to see my friends from there.. and i made those from school like thats where most people make friends.. sooo im just wondering how do you make friends in a new place? like i brought my friends up here with me to go out here and socialise but it just didnt work..lol
any suggestions? thank you

annettea wrote: »

Hi, i just recently moved too,, and im soo homesick mor or less cos i have no friends i wanted to move to a place where no one knew me and start my life over again.. im also 20 years old, but arent the clubs for people in college??

Well here's a ideal place to start lol!

annettea

hahahaha thats a smart eye you got there confused lol..

hupyago

this place might be the very thing
slieve-aughty-centre
http://www.riding-centre.com/
and what they have on offer
http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/horse-riding-holidays-west-ireland
http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/slieve-aughty-centre
horse riding, walking and cycling all in loughrea
also accomodation for holidays etc
heres some details from the site
Slieve Aughty Centre officially opened in 1986, offering farm holidays for families. Owned and operated by Esther and Merel Zyderlaan, the centre quickly developed a reputation for delicious organic food, great horses and people and a welcoming atmosphere. Today, the centre caters for families, individuals and unaccompanied teens with horse riding, cycling and walking holidays, English language lessons, and festivals for the local community. We also have conference facilities for company trainings and workshops.

you should really check it out
looks great
good luck ta yis !
and have fun!

flazio

If you've any interest in first aid/rescue then Loughrea Civil Defence meet every Wednesday night in the Temperance hall at 8pm. Now I'll be honest and say that they might be full up at the moment (I know the Galway city and the Ballinasloe units are) but it might be worth your while popping down to talk to them and see about joining if that's your thing. They have a great YOUNG team down there.

da_shivsta

OP
I live not far from Loughrea. Would be happy to meet up for a drink/chat sometime. am female with a boyfriend so you don't need to worry about me being a creep haha! I drive, and stuff, so PM me if you wanna meet up!

hoody

There's a dance aerobics class in the temperance hall at 7.30 on a Tuesday night that gets over 50 attendees, should be a good place to socialise, good mix of locals and people from elsewhere from what I hear.