Join Irish Chat on Chat Buddy and meet people from Ireland, the wider Irish community and people who simply enjoy good conversation. Chat live, make friends, use profiles and enjoy the wider Chat Buddy community from your phone, tablet or computer.
Chat Buddy is a moderated 16+ community. Guest access is available.
An Irish chat room with a community feel
Drop in for a conversation and stay for the people
Irish Chat is a place for relaxed live conversation. You might be chatting from Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Belfast or somewhere much further away. What matters is having a place where people can talk naturally and get to know one another.
Chat with an Irish connection
Meet people living across Ireland, Irish people overseas and others who enjoy talking about Irish life, culture, sport, music and everyday topics.
Real-time conversation
Messages appear live, making Irish Chat feel more like a conversation than a forum or comment section.
Become part of the community
Return regularly, recognise familiar names, build friendships and take part in the wider Chat Buddy community.
There is no fixed topic
Talk about whatever people are talking about today
Irish Chat is designed for ordinary conversation. Some days people might be talking about football or rugby; another day it could be music, television, travel, work, relationships, local life or simply what happened during the day.
Start simple, use more when you want
Irish Chat is part of the wider Chat Buddy community
You can enter for a straightforward chat or make more use of Chat Buddy by registering and using the social and community features available to members.
Guest chat
Guest access lets you get into the conversation quickly without committing to a full profile first.
Profiles and friends
Registered members can create a more recognisable identity, connect with friends and use supported profile privacy options.
Games and community features
Chat Buddy also includes games and interactive features that give people something else to do together between conversations.
Enjoy the conversation, keep control
Chat confidently without forgetting your privacy
Meeting new people online should still involve sensible boundaries. Chat Buddy provides moderation and privacy tools, but you should also think carefully about what personal information you choose to share.
Use blocking and reporting tools
If another member makes you uncomfortable, you can use Chat Buddy's privacy, blocking and reporting tools rather than continuing an unwanted conversation.
Protect personal information
Avoid sharing passwords, security codes, financial details, your precise home address or other sensitive information with people you meet online.
Be cautious with photos and identities
Online profiles and photographs do not automatically prove who somebody is. Take your time before trusting claims made by someone you have only met online.
Please follow the site rules and use the available moderation and reporting tools if you encounter behaviour that concerns you.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Irish Chat Rooms
A few quick answers before you enter the live Irish Chat room.
Is Irish Chat free to use?
Yes. You can access Chat Buddy and join the Irish Chat room without paying simply to take part in the conversation.
Do I need to register before joining Irish Chat?
Guest access is available, so you can start chatting without creating a full registered account first.
Do I have to live in Ireland to join?
No. Irish Chat can be used by people in Ireland, Irish communities overseas and anyone interested in joining the conversation.
Can I use Irish Chat on my phone?
Yes. Chat Buddy is designed to work across modern phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.
Is Irish Chat moderated?
Chat Buddy provides moderation and safety tools across the community. Members should still use good judgement and report behaviour that breaks the rules or raises safety concerns.
What is the difference between this page and the live Irish Chat room?
This page explains Irish Chat and can be found through the public website. The live room at /irish-chat/ is the interactive Chat Buddy room where the conversation actually takes place.
Can I block somebody I do not want to talk to?
Yes. Chat Buddy provides tools for reducing or stopping unwanted interaction. You can read more in the Blocking and Privacy Controls guide.
Ready to join the conversation?
Enter Irish Chat and see who is around. Join as a guest for a quick conversation or become a registered member and make more use of the wider Chat Buddy community.