Ireland
How do I meet people in Ireland?
When we asked people living in Ireland about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded...
"Expats in Ireland can join clubs or take part in activities that are tailored to their interests. These might include hiking clubs, photography clubs, book clubs, and music clubs. Additionally, the Irish can easily attend multicultural events and get-togethers throughout the country. These events offer a great opportunity to meet people and learn more about different cultures. Expats can also reach out to their local community by joining neighbourhood organisations and committees. This could bring them in contact with Irish people, other expats, and can offer plenty of opportunities to socialise. Another way for expats to meet people is through work or school. Whether they're teaching, volunteering, or simply attending a course, this makes for a great point of connection with the locals," commented one expat who made the move to Ireland.
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"meetup.com has great groups (organized by interests) that get together often. Also, if you're living in Dublin alone, don't be afraid to go out to the pub or out to eat on your own. I'm a major introvert, so pushing myself to actually go sit at a pub alone, with people potentially judging me, was very daunting. But you know what, 4 different people came up and started conversations with me. The 2nd time I did it, I met the guy who is now my boyfriend of six months, and acquired a great group of friends," remarked another expat in Dublin, Ireland.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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