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BSides Dublin

BSides Dublin is an annual information security conference organized by a community of volunteers in Dublin, Ireland. The conference provides a platform for information security professionals to share their knowledge and experiences in a collaborative and informal setting. Attendees can expect to hear from experts in the field, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with like-minded individuals. The conference covers a wide range of topics such as cryptography, network security, and ethical hacking.

Security BSides Dublin 2024 at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland (Date: 18 May 2024)

Tog is delighted to return as a community sponsor this year. We will be showcasing lockpicking to all visitors and what the space has to offer. Attendees can look forward to an engaging experience at our booth, where they can try their hand at lockpicking and learn about the various activities and workshops Tog organizes throughout the year. To find out more about our involvement and what Tog offers, visit our website or follow us on social media for updates.

https://www.bsidesdub.ie

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Artists’ Open Day

You are invited to visit our space in Dublin 12 and find out what we can offer artists and designers.

Some of our members will be at the space to give a tour of our facilities and talk about what’s available and how it’s currently being used by creative practitioners. The tour will include our metal, wood, and digital-making facilities, and information about workshops, public events, and membership.

Ask us questions about facilities we have and how new equipment is added, and what kind of access and support you get when you become a member.

Tea & biscuits included.

When?

  • Tuesday 21st May
  • 11.30 am – 1 pm

Where?

  • Tog Hackerspace
  • Unit 1B Motor City,
  • Kylemore Road,
  • Dublin 12,
  • D12 CF6V
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Testwall’s Gift of Equipment

At Tog Hackerspace, we’re thrilled to express our heartfelt appreciation to Testwall for their recent donation of equipment to our electronics lab, repair cafes, and projects. This generous contribution not only enhances our capabilities but also embodies our commitment to sustainability by preventing electronic waste.

Testwall’s support isn’t new to us; they’ve been steadfast partners over the years, consistently aiding our mission to build a more resourceful community. Their recent donation further strengthens our resolve to repurpose and reuse, aligning perfectly with our values.

We invite other companies to follow Testwall’s lead and consider supporting our initiatives. Your contributions, whether equipment or resources, can significantly impact our community’s growth and sustainability.

To learn more about Testwall, visit Testwall Ireland.

For partnership inquiries or to support our initiatives, reach out to us. Together, we can continue creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

Thank you, Testwall, for your unwavering support.

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Birthday Celebrations

We have had great coverage of our 15th birthday celebrations. We had 50-plus people come and visit us on the night to help mark the occasion. You can check out our gallery for photos from the night. https://www.tog.ie/gallery/nggallery/album/15th-birthday-party

First Up is a story in Silicon Republic covering what we have been up to over the last 15 years.

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/tog-hackerspace-dublin-makers-hacking-community

Next up we took to the airwaves for Dublin City FM’s Community Chats show.

You can also watch our own long-form video where we reflect on Tog in its current and former setting and talk a bit about what’s going on in our hackerspace.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to our member Morten Jakobsen for putting this video together. If you’d like to support him please give a follow on his socials. Links are on his website at jakeobsen.com

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Moran Been-noon – ‘Here Nor There’ in Axis Ballymun

We are excited to see our own Moran Been-noon – ‘Here Nor There’ exhibition open at Axis Ballymun.

Here nor There

This exhibition invites us to reflect on the connection between ethnicity and our own ability to belong. The artwork is a collection of the artist’s digital and physical thought experiments that respond to familiar concepts of settling down and feeling at home: putting down roots, building a nest, and understanding one’s place through the embodiment of objects and actions found in folkloric and ethnic knowledge. These experiments of belonging are conducted in the context of life as an outsider, remaining unsettled, being neither here nor there.

Mixing moving image and audio pieces with objects that symbolise fragments of the artist’s ethnic identity, the artwork encourages to perceive ethnicity as a multilayered and intricate theme, and within this, consider the complexities of contemporary Irish identity and it being a worthwhile topic for exploration.

Continue reading “Moran Been-noon – ‘Here Nor There’ in Axis Ballymun”
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Amiga Ireland 2024 Visit

Amiga Ireland is a not-for-profit, friendly annual meeting of enthusiasts of Commodore, Amiga and life in general. Active since 1983, they meet every January in Athlone. The event occurred on Saturday 20th of January and a bunch of our members visited.

Our members contributed to the event’s vibrancy with a variety of displays. Seb showcased a compact mobile emulated device ingeniously housed in a flight case, highlighting the portability and emulation capabilities of Amiga systems. Ambrose captivated attendees with a nostalgic A500 mini display, offering a hands-on experience with a multitude of retro games. Ben brought a unique touch to the event with his mini packet radio setup, demonstrating the versatility of Amiga technology beyond conventional computing.

For more photos visit our gallery. If you missed this year’s gathering, mark your calendars and make a resolution to join us next year.