Irish in Brisbane

[Janz]

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[mary donald]

Originally Posted by Janz

Hi All,
We're a month here in Brisbane today. We're 25minutes outside the city in Tanah Merah - which is near Logan! We're starting to settle in now with dh at work & my daughter starting kindy. It's all very different but with time hopefully will all work out :-)
If anyone lands anywhere near us would be more than happy to meet up. Would be nice to spend time with people going through the same things!!!
Good luck to everyone planning to move or already made the big leap!
Jan x

hi jan
found out there is irish mums meet up somewhere south of city, cant remember where exactly off hand. try IASAQ website it on there. I am really north of city, not really convenient for me, might suit you. Good luck
Mary

[pollymac]

Originally Posted by mary donald

hi camelia
New to all this forum stuff so not sure what im up to. Just moved from Kerry to Brisbane 3 weeks ago. I take it you are landed here now? Just wondering did you find out any info about irish meetups? Have 4 kids, hubby working so wouldnt mind some adult company. Have checked out irish mums groups but seems to be in city. We northern suburbs near morayfield area. Anyone from emerald isle around this area?? Hope you settling in to some degree, takes time i think
thanks mary

Hi Mary, I am about 20 mins south of your in North Lakes. Been here two weeks with two kids. Hubby is working all day also so if you fancy meeting for a cuppa give me a shout. Do you have the kids in school yet? We are still trying to make up our mind about where to go.

[mary donald]

Originally Posted by pollymac

Hi Mary, I am about 20 mins south of your in North Lakes. Been here two weeks with two kids. Hubby is working all day also so if you fancy meeting for a cuppa give me a shout. Do you have the kids in school yet? We are still trying to make up our mind about where to go.

That be great, prob some day next wk if that suits you. have one kid in school and others will be in play school when we get organised. moving to new house next wk. Can we email each other to arrange, all new to forum so not sure what to do next!

[jeremyh]

Welcome in advance to Australia. If you are looking for Irish community then go to Brisbane. There are some Irish families living. The Sydney also has some Irish people. But mostly in Brisbane because of the relatively cool weather.

[pollymac]

Originally Posted by mary donald

That be great, prob some day next wk if that suits you. have one kid in school and others will be in play school when we get organised. moving to new house next wk. Can we email each other to arrange, all new to forum so not sure what to do next!

Hi Mary

Sorry for delay in getting back to you. Had no internet there for over a week, was lost without it. How is the move going? Lucky you has your kids all organised with school and playschool. I still have to get all that organised. I have to make a trip up to Morayfield one day next week to return a toaster to Harvey Norman so let me know if you fancy meeting somewhere if it suits. I will have my two children with me though so might not get a lot of peace to sit for long; would be nice to meet for a cuppa though. How are you settling in? I am finding it really hard to be honest. My husbands job was supposed to be in Brisbane but hasn't started yet so he is in Sydney and I am here on my own with the two kids. Not how I had imagined our wonderful new life in Australia but hopefully he will be up here soon.

[mary donald]

that will be great. I just off morayfield road. I know it is not easy for sure but as people keep saying, it is early stages. We spent a long hard time getting here, so keep your chin up it will all work out well in the end. Call up and we can get a load off our chest!! Have plenty garden space here for kids, mine not in playschool just yet. Moved into house today so all go. Next week be fine monday suit you?

[pollymac]

Originally Posted by mary donald

that will be great. I just off morayfield road. I know it is not easy for sure but as people keep saying, it is early stages. We spent a long hard time getting here, so keep your chin up it will all work out well in the end. Call up and we can get a load off our chest!! Have plenty garden space here for kids, mine not in playschool just yet. Moved into house today so all go. Next week be fine monday suit you?

I know, it is early stages. I just have to keep reminding myself of that. Monday wouldn't suit as I am going down to the Gold Coast on Saturday and will most likely stay down until Monday. How about Tuesday? Not too sure about using this forum, don't know if this is a private message or for all the world to see. Send me your address, relying solely on the GPS to get me everywhere. I wouldn't make it out the garage door without it at this stage. LoL

[mary donald]

Originally Posted by pollymac

I know, it is early stages. I just have to keep reminding myself of that. Monday wouldn't suit as I am going down to the Gold Coast on Saturday and will most likely stay down until Monday. How about Tuesday? Not too sure about using this forum, don't know if this is a private message or for all the world to see. Send me your address, relying solely on the GPS to get me everywhere. I wouldn't make it out the garage door without it at this stage. LoL

sorry not replying earlier. busy busy!! tomoro would be fine. cant figure out how to send private message so i give you my mobile. will you phone me today to confirm. 0410891829 talk soon.
mary

[tara2703]

Originally Posted by mary donald

hi jan
found out there is irish mums meet up somewhere south of city, cant remember where exactly off hand. try IASAQ website it on there. I am really north of city, not really convenient for me, might suit you. Good luck
Mary

Hi, my name is Tara and myself My husband and 3 children moved to Brisbane 2 months ago. we are living in Calamvale, south of the city. We would love to meet up with irish families in the same situation. The kids are aged 11, 8 and 4. They seem to be settling well but its more difficult for us to meet people.