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13/10/2024

Tog Hackerspace Upgrades Thanks to Local Enhancement Programme 2024 Grant!

We are thrilled to share that Tog Hackerspace has received a grant from the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024! This generous support, provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development, has already made a significant difference in our space. We extend our deepest thanks to Minister Heather Humphreys, Minister Joe O’Brien, Dublin City Council, and the Local Community Development Committee for making this possible.

With this grant, we have been able to upgrade the furniture in our common room, which is the heart of our hackerspace. The new stackable tables and chairs have completely transformed the room, giving us the flexibility to adapt the space to suit a wide variety of events and workshops. Previously, our furniture was heavy and mismatched, limiting how we could use the space. Now, we can easily reconfigure the room to accommodate both small gatherings and larger groups with minimal effort.

In addition, we’ve acquired a brand-new projector, screen, and mounting stand. This setup has already proven invaluable during presentations and workshops, especially for members with lower vision, as the improved visual clarity ensures everyone can fully participate. The equipment is helping us deliver a more inclusive and engaging experience for our community.

Whether it’s for a coding session, electronics workshop, or a maker night, the upgrades have given us the freedom to expand the types of events we can host and have made Tog more accessible to all.

We couldn’t be more excited about how these improvements are helping us better serve the community. Tog Hackerspace continues to provide a space where people can explore science, technology, and making in a hands-on, supportive environment. The impact of this grant extends beyond just our group, as we regularly collaborate with other local organizations, amplifying the benefits across the wider community.

A heartfelt thank you once again to the Local Enhancement Programme 2024 for your support. We’re eager to see how these enhancements will continue to improve the experience for all our members and visitors. Come check out the new setup at one of our upcoming open nights!

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Lockpicking At Octocon

Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond; attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence.

Octocon is going hybrid again on October 5th and 6th at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin and Online, with the programme streamed from Dublin as well as online-only. As well as all our usual panel discussions, workshops, talks and readings, we’ll also be giving you the chance to join in hosted chats with other fans on specific topics, or sit down in a small group to talk to one of our attending creators.

We will have two Lockpicking sessions at Octocon this year. Both will take place on Saturday 5th of October from 3 pm to 4:30 pm split into two 45-minute sessions.

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Tog Harvest 2024

As the summer comes to an end, we wanted to share with you our members’ garden activities. While our passion for technology runs deep, we’re also nurturing a love for sustainability and homegrown food. This season, our members have embraced their green thumbs, cultivating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Whether experimenting with urban gardening, exploring permaculture, or simply enjoying the process of growing food from seed to harvest, there’s been plenty of progress outside the hackerspace too!

Below are some snapshots showcasing the fruits (and veggies!) of their labour.

09/09/2024

Dublin Climate Action Week 2024 Launch

We’re excited to share that our very own Jeffrey Roe presented Tog’s latest initiative, the “Repair Café in a Box”, at the Dublin Climate Action Week 2024 Launch. This event brought together an inspiring mix of community groups from all four Dublin local authorities: Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Fingal, and South Dublin.

Repair Cafés provide a volunteer-run space where people can bring broken household items—anything from electronics to furniture—to be fixed. Our new “Repair Café in a Box” model aims to make it even easier for community groups to set up their own repair cafés by providing them with all the essential tools and resources, available for free rental.

This initiative is not just about fixing broken items but about fostering a culture of repair, sustainability, and community-driven action. It aligns perfectly with the themes of Dublin Climate Action Week, focusing on reducing waste and supporting local climate initiatives.

Check out some of the press coverage from the event below:

https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-climate-action-week-2024-6482926-Sep2024

29/08/2024

Event Recap: A Day of Community, Music, and Wellness at the IMSA Dublin Sheds Network/Music Fest

On Thursday, August 29th, Tog Hackerspace, proudly represented by our member Jeffrey Roe, attended the IMSA Dublin Sheds Network/Music Fest. Organized by the Irish Men’s Shed Association in collaboration with Bluebell CDP and Dublin South City Partnership, the event took place at “The Bungalow Wellness Sanctuary” in Bluebell, combining community spirit, music, and health awareness.

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Culture Night At Tog Hackerspace

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally and aims to open up pathways to ongoing engagement.

Friday 20th September 2024 18:00 – 22:00

An annual, all-island public event which takes place each year on the second last Friday of September, Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir celebrates culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.

Tour the Hackerspace to learn about innovative projects and technologies at TOG. Enjoy demonstrations of their fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNCs. Guests can also try their hand at an electronics project or learn lock-picking. TOG encompasses many elements from the maker movement, so this is a fantastic event for creators and tinkerers of all ages!

Open Night at TOG Hackerspace

TOG is a hackerspace run and funded by its ongoing members. It offers a modern studio-like space, with access to a large range of equipment and a community of welcoming STEAM enthusiasts.