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Dublin’s Tog hackerspace is on the hunt for a new home Still from ’Tog Sign Repair’. Image: Tog.ie Dublin Hackerspace/YouTube The space for hackers and makers has been based in Dublin 8’s Blackpitts since 2016. One of Ireland’s big hackerspaces is on the lookout for a new home. Tog, which provides a community-run space for hackers and makers, is currently based in Blackpitts in Dublin 8. However, the group has been given notice on this premises and has to leave by the end of July, an...

Dublin Maker returns with ‘most accessible event ever’ Image: Dublin Maker After postponing last year’s event, the Dublin Maker team has planned a fully virtual maker festival for 2021. This year’s Dublin Maker festival will be free, fully virtual and “universally available”, according to organisers. The event, supported by Science Foundation Ireland, typically takes place in Dublin city each summer. However, the 2020 Dublin Maker had to be shelved due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Orga...

Exploring the value of makerspaces in 21st-century education Dublin Maker will host an inaugural event for educators, makers and makerspace facilitators to examine how these spaces can contribute to young people’s education. An event to encourage people to explore the possibilities of a makerspace will take place online this week. Educators, makers, youth trainers and anyone who is involved with an educational or public space that could benefit from a makerspace are invited to attend the even...