It’s standard etiquette for each person in a group to take a turn buying a round. Don’t feel pressured to accept a drink every time, but definitely offer when it’s your turn if you want to make friends. [3] X Research source Smaller, independent pubs tend to be a bit better for meeting strangers than large chain pubs. [4] X Research source Try another place if you’re not having any luck—chances are you won’t have to walk far.

Looking for something new? Sign up to learn Irish traditional music or dancing, or stop by during a pub session for a more casual commitment.

A successful approach to online dating takes honesty about what you’re looking for, hard boundaries for your deal-breakers, and maybe a capacity for eye-rolling and moving on.

The town will be filled with partiers all month long, but you might need to buy a ticket for some of the weekend concerts. [11] X Research source And since it’s a small place, it’s probably a good idea to arrange your accommodation well in advance. If you’re planning to go in 2021, check the website to keep up to date—the organizers will decide in July whether the festival is on this year. [12] X Research source This festival recently inspired an annual LGBT+ matchmaking festival, The Outing. Its 2022 event starts on the 11th of February in Dromoland. [13] X Research source

You can start with the message board Gaire. com and the news outlet GCN. ie, which cover all of Ireland.