Speed Friending in Wexford
Make real life friends (like it’s 1999) and build a social life you love.
If you (or someone you know) wants to meet new people, Speed Friending events give the opportunity to meet new people and form friendships.
Real Life Friends Club will help you to build a social life you love .
What is Speed Friending?
Speed Friending is designed to spark genuine connections — not just small talk.
Looking to expand your social circle and meet new people? Speed Friending is a fun, relaxed way to connect with like-minded people in a friendly, pressure-free environment. Whether you're new to the area or just want to grow your network, this event is designed to make it easy and natural to form new friendships.
This isn’t networking for show. It’s about real connection, shared passion, and lifting each other up — in life, in creativity, and in business. Meet others that are there to meet new people too.
✨How it works
💬 You’ll have a series of quick, fun one-on-one chats (about 5 minutes per round)
When the bell rings, you’ll move on to chat with someone new
Using Kalina Silva’s Big Talk cards, we skip the surface-level chat and dive straight into what really matters: what lights you up, what you love, what you’re building, and who you are becoming.
💛 All you need to bring is an open mind
📍 Held in local community spaces, cafes, and pubs
Who’s this for?
We’re starting small — with female-only events designed to help women connect, belong, and rebuild their social circles.
Once the community grows, we’ll open up mixed events too, creating more ways for everyone to meet and share real-life moments together.
💡 It’s OK to Come Alone – Most of Us Will Be!
✨ Age: people of all ages are welcome. Whether you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, connecting with people from different age groups offers fresh perspectives, valuable networking opportunities, and a chance to build new social skills. It's not about age—it’s about forming genuine connections and creating meaningful friendships across generations.
Locations
Kids Club
Caroline Bergin Art, Gorey- Speed Friending & Art - no, 6 lower Esmonde St, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 EE77
Mixed
Eclectic Avenue - (Alternative Market), Wexford Town - N Main St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 XNX7
Female Only
The Coffee Pod, Gorey Town Park - Gorey District Park
The Olive Room, The Palms Health & Wellbeing Centre, Gorey - 10 Millbrook, Gorey corporation lands, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 D576
Eclectic Avenue - (Alternative Market), Wexford Town - N Main St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 XNX7
Murphy’s Barn, Wexford - New Line Road, Bargy Commons, Skeeter Park, Co. Wexford, Y35 E002
Upcoming Speed Friending Events
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Speed Friending: Female Only
Saturday, 17 January 2026, 3-5pm
The Olive Room, The Palms Health & Wellbeing Centre, Gorey, Wexford
Ticket €15
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Speed Friending: Female Only
Friday, 23 January 2026, 6-8pm
The Coffee Pod @ Gorey Town Park, Wexford
Ticket €10
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Speed Friending: Kids Club
Coming soon:
Girls Kids Club Speed Friending (8-11 yrs): with a mix of an art activity - starting January 2026 at Caroline Bergin Art in Gorey, Wexford (this will be a 5 week block)
Register your interest.
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Speed Friending: Mixed
Mixed Speed Friending starting 2026 - an evening in Wexford at Eclectic Avenue,(Alternative Market) Wexford Town. Details TBC
Register your interest.
Our Mission
Founded in Wexford, Ireland, Real Life Friends Club is on a mission to bring real-life connection to communities everywhere.
Speed Friending sessions— curated spaces that spark genuine connection, one conversation at a time. A coffee, conversation and local experiences that remind you life’s still good right here.
Every gathering is part of something bigger — a growing Friends & Finds Guide to local gems, cosy spots, and connection-based experiences that help you belong where you are. Think of it as your local guide to connection — not just what’s on, but where to belong.
Less screen time. More face time — in real life.
✨ Join the Movement: meet new people, try new things and fall in love with where you live. Real life is waiting outside the scroll….
Tickets for our next Speed Friending event - 28 November 25 @ 10:30am - The Coffee Pod, Gorey Town Park
“Every person is a new door to a different world.”
Coming soon: Friends & Finds Guide
Coming Soon: The Friends & Finds Guide
Last winter, I found myself in my first Irish winter — missing the Aussie warmth, The cold, grey days made me feel disconnected and frozen out of life. That’s when it hit me and I realised something powerful: if I can’t find the sun, I need to be the sun. I asked myself, what makes me come alive? Trying new things and meeting new people! The Friends & Finds Guide exists from that moment - a vision for warmer days, even in the rain. That’s how the Real Life Friends Club was born.
It’s your curated companion for discovering local gems, connection-based events, and experiences that help you meet people, try new things, and truly feel part of your community.
Whether you’re exploring solo or with friends, this guide will show you the places and moments where you can belong.
Stay tuned — your next adventure (and maybe a new friendship) is just around the corner.
Not just what’s on — where to belong.
If you’re a connection-based business and would like to be featured in the founding edition for free, please email hello@reallifefriendsclub.com.
Hi, I’m Rebecca Smith Andreou
👋 Meet Your Host
The Story
Hi! I’m Rebecca, an Australian now living in Gorey. As a (nearly!) 40-year-old woman, mother, and photographer. I love meeting and connecting people. I’ve been running Speed Friending and friendship events for over 10 years in Australia & New Zealand—helping people create lifelong friendships. It all began when I relocated and found myself in need of new friends. Whether I was in my hometown of Perth, Australia, or when I moved to Melbourne, New Zealand, or Ireland, one thing became clear—no matter where you are, people crave more opportunities to connect and build meaningful friendships.
That’s how Speed Friending started and the rest is history.
✨ Want to know how it all started? Read about it in this New Zealand Next Magazine feature here!
Do you have any questions? Please email me (a real human) hello@reallifefriendsclub.com
“Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”―Howard Thurman
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FAQs
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Real Life Friends Club is about helping people meet new friends, try new things, and fall in love with where they live. We host small, connection-based events like Speed Friending and local experiences, and we’re creating the Friends & Finds Guide — a curated list of cosy spots, workshops, and community gems that make it easier to belong.ion text goes here
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Not at all — most people come alone! Every event is designed to make it easy to chat, laugh, and meet others naturally. You’ll be welcomed from the moment you arrive.iption text goes here
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Our signature event is Speed Friending, a fun and pressure-free way to meet people through meaningful conversations. We also run small community experiences — from coffee mornings and creative workshops to seasonal gatherings.
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Tickets range from €10–€15.
Weekday sessions are €10 (introductory rate), and weekend sessions are €15.
Special evening events range from €30–€50 depending on the venue, extras and experience.
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It’s a seasonal, curated guide featuring local gems, connection-based experiences, and things to do that help you feel more alive where you are. Think of it as a mix between a lifestyle guide and a community map — not just what’s on, but where to belong.
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Absolutely. Our events are intentionally gentle, small, and well-facilitated. You’ll never be put on the spot — it’s all about creating a space where connection feels natural.
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Local cafés, studios, and community spaces can partner with us to host events or be featured in the Friends & Finds Guide. If you’d like to collaborate, email hello@reallifefriendsclub.com.
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You can sign up to our mailing list for event dates, new guides, and local connection opportunities — or follow us on Instagram/Facebook @reallifefriendsclub.
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Real Life Friends Club is growing — and we’re looking for warm, friendly people who love helping others feel welcome. Our Hosts are the heartbeat of the club: they greet guests, spark conversation, and create spaces for connection in their towns. Whether you want to help at events, suggest local gems, or grow a Friends Club in your area, we’d love to have you involved.
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Founded in Wexford, Ireland, Real Life Friends Club is on a mission to bring real-life connection to communities everywhere.