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**We dance *every* Thursday. We have a core group of 20+ dancers who attend each week, plus new attendees who join us most weeks. Please read the information below carefully before attending class and please browse our website for further information:** Whether you're an experienced dancer or new to Scottish country dancing, this class is the perfect opportunity to dance, get fit, and have fun. Most weeks we dance to live music provided by our club accordion and fiddle players. All ages welcome, from teens to seniors. **We dance every Thursday at 20:15.** Please browse through our website for further information: [Scottish Dance Dublin](https://dancescottishdublin.org/) **First two classes are FREE** and after that it's €5 per class. \*\*Wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and soft shoes with a non-slip sole, such as light runners, gym shoes, dance trainers or ballet flats. **DO NOT wear heavy or bulky shoes, boots, high heels or street shoes! These are not safe or appropriate for dancing. You should wear shoes designed for dancing or for exercising\*\*** For more information, visit the FAQ page of [our website](https://dancescottishdublin.org/) Check out our YouTube channel: [Dublin Scottish Country Dance Club](https://www.youtube.com/@DublinSCD)

Join us for a short festive ride out to Howth, with mince pies and mulled wine to enjoy along the way 🥧🍷 **Distance:** 25 km **Terrain:** Mostly flat, with a climb up to the Summit **Route plan:** 1️⃣ Depart at **12:00 midday** from the **Sails Sculpture on Clontarf Road** 2️⃣ Cycle out to **Sutton Cross** via the coastal cycle path 3️⃣ Turn right and head directly over **Howth Hill** 4️⃣ Short stop at **Howth Pier** 5️⃣ Return to the starting point by **2:00 pm** 🪖 **PLEASE WEAR A HELMET** 🔧 Bring a spare tube in case of a puncture WAIVER & RELEASE: We are a group composed of volunteers. We are not a professional organisation. As such, each of us is responsible for our own safety and well-being during an organised event. The organiser(s) is not in any way responsible for any participant on the trip. However, as a group of friends, we make an effort to look out for one another to the best of our ability. By joining this event, you and your guests agree to and accept the following waiver and liability amendment to the Meetup Terms of Service at [http://www.meetup.com/terms/ ;](http://www.meetup.com/terms/%20; 1. My guests and I have read the Meetup Terms of Service at [http://www.meetup.com/terms/ and hereby amend it to include the same waiver and release therein to this event's organiser(s)

Join us on Christmas morning for an easy paced 5km run. We will start, as always, with a warm up routine and then will run at approx 7.20 minutes per km pace. Enjoy the run, and be home in time for your dinner. We usually have a coffee and chat afterwards, but we will probably miss out on the coffee today. PLEASE NOTE: That, if you RSVP a particular event, then please ensure that you attend, as there may be other members relying on you for company on the run. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any run or activity that you participate in with the group will be at your own risk.

check the Chorus, Bistro cafe menu, the menu is discounted by 10% for this introduction event... 7 euros will get you 2 glasses of Vino selected for you to TEST... and appreciate if you love wine... door will be closed to the public at 17h .. enjoy!

🏉 **Just For Craic Tag Rugby** 📍 **The High School, Rathgar** 📅 **Every Thursday (9weeks) @ 19:05 or 19:50 (game times rotate weekly)** 💬 *Make friends. Get active. Have the craic.* 🎉 Looking to meet new people and try something fun midweek? Whether you're brand new to Dublin, tired of the same after-work routine, or just want to meet people in a relaxed, social setting — **Just For Craic Tag Rugby is made for you!** You don’t need any experience. Just show up with runners and good vibes — we’ll sort the rest. **🌟 What to Expect:** ✅ Friendly weekly tag rugby games (no scores, just fun) ✅ Teams change weekly to mix things up ✅ WhatsApp group for each session to keep it casual ✅ Great people, plenty of laughs, and no pressure ✅ Post-match pints or quizzes if you're up for it! \> *“the group I connected with constantly meet up for social gatherings and have created a team together” – Shannon* **🎟️ How to Join:** * **RSVP here on Meetup** to show your interest * Then **sign up officially** via: [tagrugby.ie/join](https://www.tagrugby.ie/join) (Spots fill quickly, and early bird prices don’t last!) 📩 Questions? Drop us a line at **[customer.care@tagrugby.ie](http://customer.care@tagrugby.ie/)** 🧠 **No pressure, no commitment — just show up, have fun, and find your people.** Come for the Craic, stay for the Tag. 💬🍻

Hi All, this is a on lead walk with dogs of all ages and experience welcome. Many who attend are recently rescued and learning. Walk the lovely grounds and see the flowers and wildlife followed by coffee. There is a Fb page Sighthound Adventures Ireland and #dublinhoundwalks on Instagram. All Welcome.

Our annual Christmas DMW. This is a 42km linear walk across the trails of the Dublin Mountains. We will kick off from Tallaght Stadium at 09:00. Some of us will meet in Shankill around 08:15 and get a taxi over to Tallaght. We expect to be finished in approximately 7.5 hours, so will be fast pace. We will be having some food and drinks in Bradys pub in Shankill afterwards. Bus and Dart available in Shankill for return journey. Parking available also if you fancy driving over. Light hiking boots or trail runners are suitable for this hike as mostly forest trails and roads.

Social Entrepreneurship Meetup 🌳 As the afternoon light settles over the city and the garden of the Museum of Literature Ireland comes alive with its quiet charm, we gather at MoLI Café for the meetup — to dream, to connect, and to create together. We welcome those who are interested in making a positive difference — through projects, creativity, entrepreneurship, purpose-driven work, art, education, or technology. Whether you have an organization, a plan, or just a quiet impulse to make things better — you're welcome. The only thing that matters is the desire to make positive change — and to find others who feel the same. To find your tribe. \-\-\- 🌀 The format This is a casual, open meetup — no agenda, no speakers, no pressure. You can talk about projects, ideas, visions — or simply enjoy being around people who dream and feel like you do. \-\-\- ✨ What starts as a coffee can grow into something greater.

**📢Hi Everyone Bachateros/as & Salseros/as !!!** 💥Join us every sunday💥 💥Quedadas Salseras💃🕺 📍🪩**Chillers On the Green - City Center**🪩 **🗓 Sunday 28 December** 🗓Event Lineup: 🕖 17:00 Salsa Class \| 2 Levels Beginner & Intermediate 🕖 18:00 Bachata Class \| 2 Levels Beginner & Intermediate 🪩Social Dance 🪩 🕖 19:00 - 00:00 **Salsa & Bachata** Pass Options:💰 ✅Class + Party + Drink : €20 ✅Class + Party : €15 ✅Party + Drink: €15 ✅Token Drink: €5 💳You can pay by card, cash, revolut, 🚪or eventbrite [https://goo.su/fjXus](https://goo.su/fjXus) The dance floor awaits you! Don't miss out! See you there! More info here: [https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/](https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/) @quedadassalseras

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All surf equipment provided, Surf board + Wetsuit, Surf Lesson and Return Bus from Dublin. Hot showers & Changing area. Beginners welcome , 2.5 hour surf lesson with our instructors on the beach and in the water. More advanced options are also available. Make sure to bring a towel to get changed, swimsuit, sun cream and a snack + drink. Payment €99 via Revolut to @surfireland , See you on the waves, Davey

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.

Join Sacred Sound Alchemy Columbus for a transformative Sound Bath experience that will take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. Immerse yourself in the powerful vibrations of various sound instruments like crystal singing bowls and rain drums, carefully orchestrated to balance your chakras and uplift your spirit. The soothing sounds will help you release negative energy, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. This event is perfect for those seeking a moment of tranquility and a chance to connect with their inner selves. Whether you are new to sound healing or a seasoned practitioner, you will benefit from the harmonious frequencies that will resonate with your body and soul. Come and allow yourself to be enveloped in a wave of healing energy, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready for life's next chapter.y