Irish Brekkie Club

GENERAL

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Erm, I see the word Irish... why no mention of the pub?

It's Sydney! Get out there into the sunshine *kick out the door*.

Who organises the catch ups?

The members (brekkie clubbers).

What's the purpose of the club?

Firstly; to provide Irish folk – happily integrated into Sydney life – the opportunity to schedule and attend gatherings in their local area for a quick fix of brekkie, tea and banter. Secondly; to bring members' friends together – be they Aussie/expat/from-wherever – and celebrate the best of both cultures. Preferably at a sizzling barbie, under a nice shady tree.

So how does the club work exactly?

Gatherings are self-scheduled by individual members – brekkie clubbers – who live all over Sydney (NB: all gatherings are strictly non-profit). Whether you fancy a low-key café gathering on a Saturday morning or a last minute bbq brunch in your local park, jump in and give it a go. With 1,000+ members, you're bound to meet a few fellow Tayto-hoarders living in your neighbourhood. Go ahead, join up and schedule one yourself, or just click 'yes' to the next one that tickles your fancy. So easy even your Granny could do it. Aside from scheduling/attending gatherings, members also receive the odd newsy email and can email any other brekkie clubber directly from their profile page. Bit more info on the above under 'How does it work?'

Hang on, are we saying that all things Irish are better?

Crisps; yes. Weather; no. And when it comes to the rugby, it's head to toe in green all the way. We shout for Oz just as loud, so long as we're not head-to-head ;) Truth be told, there's loads to love about both Irish life (old friends and family usually top the list) and Aussie life. Living in Sydney offers us the fantastic opportunity to meet, work, laugh and learn with others from a multitude of backgrounds and cultures. The warmth of the people, the food, the music, more festivals than you can shake a stick at, nevermind the sunshine; there's always something happening to expand the mind and nourish the soul. In short; the Irish Brekkie Club is all about striking the best balance for those who happen to be fans of two cultures, at opposites ends of the planet. We love getting together, swapping stories and havin the craic - preferably out in the sunshine, over that quintessential Aussie institution – the Big Brekkie. Come join and celebrate the best o' both worlds.

What if I'm not into the whole 'Irish scene'?

Whether you live for Guinness, can't play Gaelic to save your life, or prefer just a dash of diddleedee in your life – this is the best place to meet a diverse bunch of others. Perhaps like you, they've been here a good while and have already established palships/relationships with other Aussies/from-wherever friends. Others may have just arrived fresh off the boat... or get a wee bit homesick from time to time. Loads of members have yet to set foot inside an Irish bar and by the same token, some love the odd pint at PJs. It's up to you to schedule and attend gatherings and make the most of the club. We're a friendly bunch. So long as you don't steal the last rasher.

MEMBERSHIP

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What's the general demographic?

Age-wise, the majority would be early-late 30s, with a bunch of twenty and forty-somethings too. Otherwise, it's both lads and lassies / singles, couples and families / north and south / straight and gay... the list goes on.

I’m Swedish. Can I join?

For sure, you're more than welcome! The primary purpose of the club is to provide an opportunity for Sydney-integrated Irish – most of whom already enjoy strong friendships with other Aussies – to get their fix of Barry's and a quick chat with others in the same boat whenever they feel the need. While the majority of brekkie clubbers are Irish-born, the club is also open to anyone who identifies as Irish / has a third-cousin-twice-removed from some town beginning with Bally / is just generally interested in world culture. If you too like copious cups of tea, don't need subtitles to understand the accent and are familiar with 'craic', you're in.

When is the next gathering?

Join up to stay in the loop!

How much does it cost to join?

Nothing. The club is free to join. From time to time however, we do a wee bit of fundraising to cover ongoing expenses such as Web hosting fees and Meetup Dues. Through the years we've also donated to Oz Harvest, Australian Red Cross (Good Start Breakfast Club), Vinnies and the St Patrick's Festival Commitee.

OUR MEETUP PAGE

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How do I schedule a Meetup?

1. Join up.
2. Click ‘Schedule a New Meetup’ on the home page of our Meetup page*.
3. Enter the details, click ‘Submit’, sit back and see who responds :)

* PS: Please bear in mind that gatherings are strictly non-profit. If business/networking is more your cup of tea, the Young Leaders network and Lansdowne Club do a fantastic job with events throughout the year.