dsdlprice8
10/21/2016 05:15 EST
We are having a difficult time becoming part of our community. We are not churchgoers, volunteer opportunities are filled by people on various government programs, we are in a rural area with just 1 neighbor. No social groups or clubs locally that I can find. Any ideas?
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dave8408e
10/23/2016 19:11 EST
Check the local paper for events you can take part in -- Midland Tribune, Tipperary Star.
Fancy a hill walk? http://www.roscreatrailblazers.com
Try this group; trust me, they'll welcome you! http://www.roscreaonline.com/content.asp?section=566
I see there's a musical society... much fun to be had, there! They did Addams Family this year (as did our group) and have been doing a show for 76 years! http://www.thefinest.ie/roscrea-musical-society-presents-the-addams-family-the-musical/
The NCBI thrift shop needs a sales assistant -- if it's like my town, you'll know everyone who's anyone within a couple of weeks... http://volunteertipperary.ie/index.php/component/tags/tag/95-roscrea
Check the library for opportunities: http://www.tipperarylibraries.ie
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silverzzr
11/24/2016 11:34 EST
How goes the socializing? Made any new friends yet? I find it easy to make new friends at the grocery store or hardware store. Will be interesting to see if that works as well in Ireland. I'm moving to Valentina Island and contacted the local head of development to introduce myself ... She was very kind and polite and even offered to introduce me around town. I don't think it's gonna be to hard to make friends. I think the hard part will be getting use to the food lol
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dave8408e
11/24/2016 12:21 EST
I met and made friends with more people in two months in Ireland than I did in decades living in So. California. Be curious about what they do and know; bring them home-cooked American treats when you drop by to visit, and IF they are curious about you (and many will -- you're the curiosity, after all -- they'll ask about your life and interests. Just don't preface every conversation with 'well, the way we do things in the USA' and you'll be great. Be prepared for EVERYONE to ask you about Trump; the Irish follow American politics as closely as US citizens do back home. Get someone to take you to a local sports event or concert, join a local organisation or two and do volunteer work, and you'll be enjoying life there from day one.
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dsdlprice8
11/24/2016 12:59 EST
Things are getting better. I finally found a volunteer job - much harder than I thought it was going to be. Invited neighbors to Thanksgiving. Going to her house for Christmas dinner - then going over to some of her friends. All good!
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dsdlprice8
11/24/2016 13:01 EST
Yes, everyone asks about Trump and I can truly say I can't even fathom how he got elected - I am as puzzled as they are!
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DonieHoran
11/24/2016 15:08 EST
Kerry people are a friendly bunch - smile & say hello when you meet folk out & about & you will soon fit in.Like any where else ,it may take a little time so be patient.The advise given by earlier contributers was very good.
Best of luck & I hope that you will be very happy in Ireland.
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FlowerFairy
11/24/2016 15:18 EST
Don't worry, you won't have any trouble "getting connected". Everywhere we went in the 16 months the people were very friendly and if one made a remark in a cafe it seemed that everyone joined in! One always got into conversations. You have to remember though to have always something at the ready (cake, scones, etc) if people visit for a cuppa.
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