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Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Thursday downstairs in River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Wide range of languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event.

**🌍 Friends Quiz – Two Rounds, 100 Questions** Could we *BE* any more ready for this? 😎 Enjoy a full night dedicated to one of the most iconic sitcoms ever. We’ll run **two independent quizzes of 50 questions each**: Round 1: 19:30–20:15 Round 2: 20:30–21:15 Join one or both. No repeated questions between rounds. ### ✨ Quiz Structure (Each Round) • 30 General episode questions (across all seasons) • 10 Character questions *(Double Points)* • 10 Quotes questions *(Double Points)* 🏆 **Sitcoms League 2026** Each time your team attends a sitcom quiz, your score is saved. Scores accumulate throughout the year, and the winning team receives: Custom jerseys for all members, featuring: • Team name • Team photo • Title: **“Sitcom Champions 2026”** **🤝 Teams & Format** • Groups of **4–6** form their own team • Groups of **1–3** are matched with others • Arrive by **19:00** for smooth team formation • Latecomers join the team with the lowest score • **Fries for every table** • **Top 3 teams** win prizes • The winning team gets **free entry to any upcoming quiz** **💸 Pricing** **Per Round:** €7 individual • €5 groups of 2–3 • €4 groups of 4–6 **Both rounds:** +€2 extra **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Big International Meetup, Social Pub Crawl, Music Social Night ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Big International Meetup, Social Pub Crawl, Music Social Night ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events

Steven Spielberg’s highly-anticipated UFO movie. Meet Dunphys pub at 19.00. Watch out for Cinema Club sign.

Join us to **practise and improve your Italian-English with native speakers every Thursday downstairs at River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) **from 6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Italian, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) We also organise this event every Monday at River Bar at 6.30pm.

This is a looped walk of the Phoenix Park. It includes the memorial gardens and Chapelizod, beginning and ending at Garda H.Q. Parking is available at the start point and No. 11 bus terminal is close by. Remember, all walkers are responsible for their own health and safety.

Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered! Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows: ● **1930 - 2030pm:** Bachata class ● **2030 - 2130pm:** Cuban Salsa ● **VENUE**: Turk's Head Temple Bar 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2 ***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!* Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)

The World Cup is heating up, and NomadÉire is heading to Dtwo Beer Garden this Friday night for an evening of football, pints, and great company. We'll be watching two exciting World Cup clashes as the United States takes on Australia, followed by Scotland versus Morocco. Whether you're supporting one of the teams, following the tournament closely, or simply looking for a fun Friday night out, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere with fellow NomadÉire members. Whether you are a digital nomad, remote professional, entrepreneur, creative, founder, traveler, or local, come join us. Our events are designed to bring together curious, ambitious, and friendly people from all over the world in a relaxed and welcoming environment. What to expect: • Two World Cup matches on the big screens: USA vs Australia and Scotland vs Morocco. • A lively beer garden atmosphere with football fans from around the world. • Great conversations with fellow NomadÉire members. • Opportunities to meet new people, make connections, and enjoy a social Friday evening in Dublin. • Plenty of food, drinks, and football throughout the night. We'll meet at Dtwo Beer Garden at 8:00 PM on Friday evening. Arrive whenever you can, grab a drink, and look for the NomadÉire group. Come alone or bring a friend. Either way, you'll be warmly welcomed and quickly introduced to the group. There's nothing quite like watching the World Cup with an international crowd. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday night.

**Explore Dalkey Blue Way Trail, Via Dùn Laoghaire.** * **MEETINGS POINT : TARA STREET TRAIN STATION DUBLIN ( Beside the outdoor ticket machines), Main Entarance.** * **TIME : 12:00 PM** * **WHEN : Saturday, 20th of June.** * **Leaving at 12:10 PM & taking the SCHEDULED DART to Dùn Laoghaire AT 12:15 PM.** **We will be meeting at Tara Street Train Station (beside the ticket machines) at 12:00 PM.** **At 12:10, we will be going upstairs and taking the scheduled DART to Dùn Laoghaire at 12:15.** * **Train Duration : 22 Minutes.** * **Reaching Dùn Laoghaire Train Station at 12:37 PM.** **When we have reaching Dùn Laoghaire Train at 12:37, we will start walking along the Dùn Laoghaire Harbour,** **Tgen walking through the seafront, Via Sandycove, Glasthule and then going through Dalkey Town.** * **Trail Duration : 2 Hours (Estimated)** **Coffee Shops Nearby : Roots, Happy Out, Bibi’s Cafe, Thyne Out & Many More.** **Every event is 5 Euro’s, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.** **See you there**

**\*\*\*NEW BEGINNERS CLASS\*\*\*\*** Explore the intimacy and passion of dance in Argentinian tango with same sex partners, outside traditional gender roles or in an open role! **Queer Tango** is a space for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community to experience the magic of tango between two people and to express themselves authentically through dancing. We want to build a vibrant and friendly atmosphere for LGBTQ+ people interested in open role tango. The classes will be held each Friday @ 19:30 and will last for an hour. Feel free to bring your crush, beau, partner, friend or just come on your own as no partner or previous dance experience is required. Bring comfortable and leather sole shoes. We advise to move out of your comfort zone and practice both leading and following roles. Join us on our journey, it’s going to be fun and fabulous! **CLASS FEES:** *We offer a 6 week Pass for just €99 or you can pay as you go for €20 per class* Places are limited so be sure to Register now ! [https://tangofiesta.ie/queer-tango-dublin/](https://tangofiesta.ie/queer-tango-dublin/) *For more information visit our website www.tangofiesta.ie or get in touch anytime.*

**Explore Cork City and Cobh, Day Trip.** * **Meeting Point : Dublin, Hueston Train Staion.** * **When : Sunday, 21st of June 2026.** * **Time : 08:00 AM.** * **One Change from Dublin to Mallow to Cork.** **We will be** **meeting up at** **Hueston Train Station** **(Beside** **Pret A Manger)** **in Dublin for 08:00 AM on Sunday Morning.** **At 08:10 AM, I hope to have everyone together for the Meet-Up Day Trip.** **We will be taking the** **08:30 AM (Scheduled)** **InterCity Train to Tralee** **,** **boarding train time should be around 10 minutes before departure.** **Train Duration : 2 Hours 40 Minutes (Serving Dublin Hueston, Portlaoise, Thurles, Limerick Junction and Charville and changing Train at Mallow to the Cork (Kent) Train.** * **Dublin Hueston to Mallow (08:30-10:35AM).** * **Mallow to Cork (10:48-11:10AM).** **Reaching Cork at 11:10AM (Estimated Time).** **After the train reaches Cork, I would advise getting some food, I really recommend 5 Points Cafe, It is a very popular lunch spot in Cork and it is right beside the Train Station.** **https://www.instagram.com/5pointscafecork** **After we eat lunch we will head back to the Train Station and take the Cork Commuter Train to Cobh (it takes 26 Minutes to get to Cobh).** **Theres is so much to do in Cobh : Titanic Memorial Garden, Marlogue Woods, Fota House & Gardens, Cushinny Nature Reserve and Cobh's Art Trail Walk.** **Where to eat in Cobh ? Titanic Bar & Grill, Ellen's Kitchen, Probys Kitchen and so much more.....** **I plan to be in Cork for 18:00 PM and be at Cork Train Station for the Scheduled 18:25 PM train back to Dublin Huestion Train Station at 20:59PM (Estimated Time).** * **Direct Train, Cork (Kent) to Dublin Hueston (18:25-20:59PM).** **If you want to go back earlier please let me know or someone in the group, you can also get the Air Coach or CityLink bus back to Bachelors Walk in Dublin City Centre.** **IF YOU ARE COMING PLEASE BOOK A TICKET ON THE IRISH RAIL WEBSITE.** **https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/?language=en_GB&P=TP&start=1&REQ0JourneyStopsS0G=Dublin%20Heuston&REQ0JourneyStopsZ0G=Cork%20(Kent)&REQ0JourneyDate=21%2F06%2F2026&outTime_select=allday&journey_mode=return&REQ1JourneyDate=21%2F06%2F2026&retTime_select=allday&Number_adults=1&#!P|TP!histId|1!histKey|H146817** ************\*****Leap Card will only work for the Cobh Commuter Train\********* **I would advise bringing some snack with you and plently of water with you for the trip, I am aware Train Stations are expensive, also please bring light rain jackets with you, if it rains in Cork.** **I can bring one free companion with because I have a free travel pass, if you would to use it, please let me know.** **Every event is 5 Euro's you can pay by using Revolut or Cash.** **I hope to see you there, this will be a very cool event !** **PLEASE COMMENT, WHEN YOU BOOKED YOUR TRAIN TICKET !!!**

Ohhhhh Next Chapter folk! This one's gonna be SUCH a fun night! **IMPORTANT!!** ***I've booked and paid for 16 people, so I need confirmed numbers and payment in advance, please and thank you 😅*** ✅ Your darts spot is only confirmed **once payment (€15) has been received** via Revolut AND **[this Google Form is filled out](https://forms.gle/BebgAD8MU79ZKzK96) (Revtag in form)** ❌ Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not reserve a place. **The Plan:** 🎯 6:30pm — Darts at The Camden We've got two oches booked for an hour and **16 spots *only***. Please arrive on time as late arrivals may result in us losing part (or all!) of the reservation. 🍔🍻 8:00pm onwards — Burgers & Drinks at Mary's Bar & Hardware A 15 minute stroll after The Camden, we head to MB&H. Food, drinks, chats, and an opportunity to discuss whether your darts performance was skill, luck, or complete fiction. 💰 Cost Details: • Darts: €15 per person (paid in advance via Revolut) • Food & drinks at Mary's are paid separately on the night Whether you're a darts champion or have never thrown one in your life, come along for a fun, social evening and a bit of friendly competition! 🎯

SATURDAY MEET UP Let's mingle with anybody and everybody who's simply interested in Korean or Irish culture. This is a group for anyone looking to get out and about, meet new people, socialise and enjoy a night out. It will be for all to have loads of craic. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces. **For this week** **we have booked a table for us upstairs in the name of Dublin Korean Culture Meet Up. When entering the restaurant please ask for our group.** Our aim is to create a friendly, sociable and safe way for people to meet and discuss Korean and Irish culture. If you been made to feel uncomfortable or have seen inappropriate behaviour at a meet up then please contact one of our organisers in confidence. \*\*\* PLEASE RSVP \*\*\* Photo Credit: Yeon Jung via Pexels It is not necessary to buy food, but if you don't please buy at least one drink as restaurants have had a hard time during the pandemic. \*\*\* This meetup is for adults only (18+) except where accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (proof of status e.g. court documents may be requested) \*\*\* How to get to the meet up: *LUAS* \- the Drunken Fish is right next to the Mayor Square \- NCI Luas stop on the red line *DART/Irish Rail* \- Dublin Connolly is probably the easiest station for most people\, but the Docklands station is also close *PARKING* \- the carpark for the National College of Ireland \(NCI\) is probably the most convenient and only charges 5 euro for the whole evening after 5\.30pm Meetup details below: New faces welcome!! Bring your 친구 too. [Place] Drunken Fish Restaurant/Bar, The Excise Building, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1 [Hosts] Caoimhe, Jay, Eileen, Saksham and Stephen Please contact us using the below details if you have any questions or trouble finding us. [Organiser contact] Bobbie: Instagram: GoodMoodFoodInsta Tim: (WhatsApp: 085 718 5658) \*RSVP ESSENTIAL!!!! PLEASE DO RSVP!!!! \*Bring your ID if you're lucky enough to look under 25! ;) \*There's no admission fee for our meetup however, you'll be kindly asked to purchase at least 1 drink after your arrival. As you could probably imagine, it's not so easy to book such a big place on a Friday evening in Dublin city centre and your cooperation in this will greatly help us to secure the place for our future gatherings. \*Take good care of your own belongings and do not consume more alcohol than you can handle, Meetup organisers nor venue management do not hold any responsibilities on lost items before/during or after the meetup. Hope to see you all there! :)

Let's light this candle. First drink's on me.

🔥 OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at PBR EASTON! 🔥 Looking to meet new people, enjoy great music, dance, laugh, and have an unforgettable night out? Then grab your friends and join us for one of the most exciting Over 50 social events in Columbus! 📍 PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse – Easton 📅 Thursday, June 18th ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (and the fun keeps going!) This is NOT your typical quiet happy hour… this is a high-energy, country-meets-nightlife experience designed for fun-loving singles and couples over 50 who still enjoy getting out, socializing, and making memories! ✨ What’s Happening: 🎵 Live Music from 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding starting at 8:30 PM 💃 Line Dancing with Instructor from 9–10 PM 🎧 DJ & Dancing starting at 9 PM 🍹 Drink Specials All Night: $3, $4 & $5 specials! Whether you want to relax with a drink, hit the dance floor, try the mechanical bull, or just meet a great group of people in a fun atmosphere — this event has something for everyone. 👉 IMPORTANT: When you arrive, CHECK IN with the host under: “Doug / Meetup” to receive your wristband. 🚗 FREE Parking available across from the venue and at the Easton West Garage. Come when you can, leave when you want… but don’t be surprised if you stay all night! Let’s make Thursday night FUN again! 🎉

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection? * And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!

*The streets of Columbus are going French this July!* The **[Chouette Bastille Day Festival](https://www.chouetterestaurant.com/)** returns to N. High Street this summer for an afternoon of live French jazz, traditional French cuisine, and premium cocktails, wines, and craft beers from our DORA bar. Free cover, festive, and entirely French.⁠ **⁠When:** Sunday, July 12th, 12PM to 4 PM - we'll meet about 2pm. **Parking**: Metropolis Parking garage, one block west. Metropolis Parking lot, one block east. **Note**: Feel free to come by early and grab a sit down lunch at one of the great restaurants nearby, if you like. Once the fest begins, eats n drinks purchased are walkabout, round tables, or lean in high tops. *You just may find me at a barstool at Hank's ;)*