New in Wicklow Meet-up at O'Shea's Corner

New in Wicklow runs a monthly meet-up for people who have recently moved to the town, giving newcomers a low-pressure way to meet others in a similar position rather than relying on chance encounters. It takes place at O’Shea’s Corner on Abbey Street on the last Thursday of every month, from 8pm to midnight, with the next date falling on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

What to Expect

The evening runs as an open, informal social gathering in the pub rather than a structured event with a set programme; people drop in across the evening, and there is no agenda beyond meeting other people who are new to the area. It suits anyone who has relocated to Wicklow town for work, family or lifestyle reasons and is looking to build a social circle locally, whether they arrived from elsewhere in Ireland or from abroad. O’Shea’s Corner is one of several pubs just off Wicklow town’s Main Street, and its regular live music at weekends gives the venue an established social pull beyond this specific meet-up.

Wicklow town has seen a steady flow of newcomers in recent years, both from elsewhere in Ireland moving down the coast for housing and commuting reasons, and from further afield, and meet-ups like this fill a real gap for people who do not already have a local social network to plug into. The long window, from 8pm through to midnight, means people can drop in for part of the evening around work or family commitments rather than needing to commit to a fixed start time.

Good to Know

• Date and time: last Thursday of each month, 8pm to midnight; next date 27 August 2026
• Venue: O’Shea’s Corner, Abbey Street, Wicklow town
• Price: free to attend, normal bar prices apply
• Recurrence: monthly, year round
• Format: open, drop-in social meet-up, no sign-up required

Getting There

O’Shea’s Corner is on Abbey Street in Wicklow town centre, close to the town’s main shops and a short walk from Wicklow railway station on the Dublin to Rosslare line. On-street parking and public car parks are available nearby, and Dublin Bus and Wexford Bus routes serve the town along the N11.