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### If you can answer **“YES”**, you’re welcome to join: 1. You’re actively building your career or business and want **clear next steps** (not just motivation). 2. You’re open to share where you’re at and receive **honest, constructive input**. 3. You value **action and accountability** — and you’re willing to leave with a plan you’ll actually execute. *** ## What you can expect (In-Person) * **Clarity & focus:** you define your #1 priority and what matters most right now * **Peer insights:** practical tips, tools and shortcuts from people who are in the arena * **Hot-seat moments:** bring a challenge, get quick feedback + ideas * **Action plan:** you leave with **3 concrete next steps** and a realistic timeline * **Implementation time:** a dedicated block to start executing on the spot (not just talking) ### What this is *not* * A beginner “where do I start?” meetup * A pure networking event * A place for negativity or excuse-sharing ### Bring with you * One goal or challenge you want to move forward in the next 2–4 weeks * A notebook/laptop (if you want to use the implementation time)

## Details If you can answer **“YES”**, you’re welcome to join: 1. You’re actively building your career or business and want **clear next steps** (not just motivation). 2. You’re open to share where you’re at and receive **honest, constructive input**. 3. You value **action and accountability** — and you’re willing to leave with a plan you’ll actually execute. What you can expect (In-Person) * **Clarity & focus:** you define your #1 priority and what matters most right now * **Peer insights:** practical tips, tools and shortcuts from people who are in the arena * **Hot-seat moments:** bring a challenge, get quick feedback + ideas * **Action plan:** you leave with **3 concrete next steps** and a realistic timeline * **Implementation time:** a dedicated block to start executing on the spot (not just talking) What this is *not* * A beginner “where do I start?” meetup * A pure networking event * A place for negativity or excuse-sharing Bring with you * One goal or challenge you want to move forward in the next 2–4 weeks * A notebook/laptop (if you want to use the implementation time)

Come and perform classical music in a friendly environment. If you need an accompanist or ensemble players, post a message in the network chat. Please note there is a €5.00 fee which is to cover the venue charge.

Bring your broken tech and trinkets to get them fixed by the skilled volunteers at TOG Hackerspace – with a bit of help from our friends at Dublin Maker! On **Sunday, 18 January 2026**, between **12 pm and 4 pm**, TOG Hackerspace will host the first Repair Cafe of the new year in our own space. At this event, volunteers will share their expertise and passion for repair, helping you fix your broken items and breathe new life into them. Whether it’s a malfunctioning gadget, a piece of clothing in need of mending, or a household item that’s seen better days, bring it along and let the team work their magic. ### What can you bring in? * Clothes and accessories * Toys * Small electrical appliances and electronics * Small furniture … and many other things! Safety testing (PAT) for electrical devices will be available. ### What happens at a repair cafe? At the Repair Café, you sit down with a fixer and work together on your item. You can learn how to repair it yourself, or simply watch and learn from the volunteers while enjoying a tea or coffee. TOG members will also be on hand to give you a tour of the space while you wait. It’s not a drop-off service – it’s a shared, social repair session. Even if something can’t be fixed, you’ll at least go home knowing what went wrong and what your options are. ### Why join a repair cafe? Repair Cafés are a great way to support a circular economy, reduce waste, and extend the life of your belongings. Every successful repair keeps resources in use for longer, saves money, and keeps items out of the bin. They’re also a lovely way to meet people, swap stories about well-loved objects, and pick up new skills in a relaxed setting. ### Where and when? **Where?** – TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V **When?** – Sunday 18 January 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm Admission is free – but please **book a ticket so we can plan numbers** – all are welcome! [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1977495649721?aff=ebdssbdestsearch](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1977495649721?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) If you would like to be a fixer. This event is supported and run in partnership with **Dublin Maker**, Dublin’s free-to-attend, community-run festival of making.

Welcome to a vibrant community created for men and women who are ready to connect, explore, and thrive together as friends! This group is all about bringing solo people together in a fun, and welcoming space where new friendships are formed and fresh experiences await. **About this event:** We will check in at CoffeeAngel on South Anne St, Dublin 2. Grab a nice coffee and get to know each other there before moving on to the Archaeology Museum to see the wonderful exhibitions there. This gives us an opportunity to experience something new, gain new perspectives and have something nice to talk about with our new friends. After the exhibition, we'll go to Bunsen to end the lovely afternoon. **Important information:** RSVPs are not a true representation of the number of people attending. Continuous no shows will be removed from events. Minimum age to attend is 23. The exhibition is free. You must purchase your own food and drink. Please wear suitable footwear for walking around. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs. Check them out here: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

Hello! Join us at our weekly Balfolk dancing session in the **NED O'SHEAS pub from 4 to 6pm!** 💃 Learn folk dances from many countries, meet people from all over the world and enjoy some live music at the end of the session! 🪕🎻🪗 Beginners and two-left feet people are welcome! You won’t be left on your own to figure out the steps as we will provide guidance and instructions. 🙂 Entry is free but donations [suggested €5] are welcome to help develop the group and support the organization of special events with professional dancers and musicians. 🥳 Don’t hesitate to give it a try, new people join us all the time and the group is very welcoming. Just come as you are! 😊 See you there!

Hi Everyone Rumberos/as !!! **💥Quedadas Salseras💃🕺** **‼️Dublin City Center‼️** **📍🪩Lost Lane 🪩** 1-2 Adam Court, Grafton Street D2 [https://g.co/kgs/j7VBCsU](https://g.co/kgs/j7VBCsU "https://g.co/kgs/j7VBCsU") 🗓 **Sunday 18 January** **🗓Event Lineup:** **🕖 17:00 Salsa Class \| 2 Levels** **Beginners & Intermediate** **🕖 18:00 Bachata Class \| 2 Levels** **Beginners & Intermediate** **🪩Social Dance 🪩** **🕖 19:00 - 00:00** **Salsa & Bachata** **️ 🤫After social - Disco Dj** **⏰12:00 am to 01:30 am** **TappedDublin - Lost Lane** 🫵🏻 Don’t miss out? **Pass Options:💰** **✅2 Classes + Party + Drink : €20** **✅2 Class + Party : €15** **✅Only Party + Drink : €15** **✅Extra Token Drink : €5 🚪** **💳You can pay by card, cash, revolut,🚪or eventbrite** 🎟️[https://goo.su/fjXus](https://goo.su/fjXus "https://goo.su/fjXus") More info 👉🏼 [https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/](https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/ "https://www.instagram.com/quedadassalseras/")

We at Freesalsa Ireland believe in growing the community, something our friend DJ Leo also believes in. Therefore, we are delighted to promote his weekly practice here on our Meetup for those of you looking to spend their Sunday in the best way. There will be a 60-minute lesson before social with the award-winning DJ Leo until 17.00. Prices stand at a very affordable: €5: Only Social or Only Class €5: for beginners class and social €7: for intermediate/improvers class and social. *Please note, class capacity is limited, so arrive early to be sure of a spot; first come, first serve. This is why we dance. To spend time with folks and have new experiences. You won't find a better group to do that with than this. See you all then.

Join us for our regular plant swap at the fantastic venue, Street 66 on Parliament Street! Bring a plant (or plants) to swap and enjoy a drink—non-alcoholic options are available. Meet new people, learn about plants, and get answers to questions like, "Does my plant need rescuing?" or "Did I water my plant enough?" Street 66 is an independent business that has wholeheartedly supported our group's events. We extend our sincere gratitude to Siobhan and the Street 66 team for their unwavering support! the cost of this event is 5 euros. this supports further research and running meet up

Hi All, This weekend we'll attend Hamnet at Cineworld (apologies to anyone who saw my earlier post re: IFI Mystery Matinee, it was sold out!) 12:30 screening of Hamnet 11:30 before hand in Dunnes Cafe, top floor of Dunnes on Henry street (please note, NOT cafe sol on the ground floor). Books seats three rows from the back of the screen to sit together, otherwise wherever you like! See you then.

**A look into Dublin's lesser-known gems, including several great local spots.** Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hidden-gems-of-dublin-free-walking-tour-tickets-923824753707 ## **Discover a different side to Dublin 🚶** Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small town, Dublin certainly has its fair share of secret spots and dodgy stories. Starting from O’Connell street, our guides will share the story of one of the Rising’s lesser known heroes, how Dublin’s aging buildings have been utilised (for better or worse), and some of the crazy nights of Dublin’s past. Whether new or old to the city, come find a few new spots to socialize and discover and Alternative Side of Dublin. The Alternative Side of Dublin Tour is free to all and we are dedicated to keeping it that way, tipping if you can is greatly encouraged! Our tour has over 100 excellent reviews online and is ranked in the top tours on Trip Advisor. **TOPICS** * Easter Rising and the O’Rahilly Crusade * Historic Building Preservation in Dublin * Rise and Fall of Moore Street * The Chocolate Factory * Homelessness in Dublin * Capel Street Hotspots * The Hacienda * The Vegetable Market * The Complex * Nirvana & Drug Shenanigans * Panti Bliss’ Noble Call * Icon Walk **PRIVATE TOURS** We are also now doing private tours for groups, if you want to host your own tour get in touch with us. We can do tours for friend groups, work parties, educational tours or community tours.👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?** We host art nights, pottery, walking tours, workshops, rug tufting and lots of whacky events. Join us for Drink & Draw Ireland's art party or one of our many experiences. 🎨 **SUPPORT LOCAL** After each tour we will send you a link to each artist featured and also bring you to a gallery where you can support artists by buying prints, paintings or commission them for work! ***FAQ?*** **What happens if I'm late?** We encourage anyone who is late to still join the tour, after you get a ticket you will get an email that will have instructions. 📩 **What happens if it rains?** All tours proceed even if it's raining, please bring an umbrella or rain jacket just in case.☔ **Is this wheelchair accessible?** Unfortunately, parts of the tour is not accessible, the first location is accessible to everyone. **Should I Tip?** If you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want! Our guides keep all tips from tours so it gives artists and creatives a chance to do something they love. **FREE TOUR? Really?** Yes, this tour is free, if you enjoy it you can tip your guide if you want. We also offer a selection of paid walking tours that explore different facets of the city's history, which you can check out.

Hi, Come along for two hours on Sunday to shoot a very short film. No prior experience necessary. People who want to be in front of or behind camera welcome. Meet at National Concert Hall entrance, but will shoot outdoors so wrap up warm. Will go for coffee/pint after if people fancy. Over the last three months we've made seven very short films in different locations around Dublin. It's been great fun and a great learning experience so far. We've covered different topics and moods in each film. If you'd like to come along for the eighth meeting, you're very welcome to. Places will be limited as the sessions work best with smaller groups. So if you sign up and then your plans change, please cancel your confirmation to let others get a spot. All the best, Donal \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Group description: Meet up for a few hours every weekend to enjoy making films together. No prior experience necessary. At first we'll ease into it gradually, starting with just an SLR camera and very simple shots around Dublin. Over time, as we get more used to shooting, we'll add more gear and develop towards shooting finished works like short films, maybe even features. The idea behind this is that many creative people who wish to make films put too much pressure on themselves to produce something brilliant straight away. Often the result is that they are too petrified to create anything at all. We'll turn that on its head in this group. There will be absolutely no pressure to create something brilliant. We will just explore different ideas for shots and little moments of storytelling. For example we might think of a classic moment from a film and try to recreate it in Dublin. Or we’ll explore ideas for shots or scenes that have been kicking around our imaginations. Each week we'll build upon what we've learned. Over time, through gradual consistency and good spirit, we'll see where the creative process takes us. And of course, we'll meet new people, form a little community and have fun. A little about the organiser: My name is Donal. I'm a professional actor from Dublin in my thirties. I trained at LAMDA in London and Trinity College Dublin. I've worked in film, tv, theatre, ads, voiceovers etc. The most notable screen project I've worked on was Game of Thrones and I've played lead roles in shows at the Abbey, Gate and Druid. The kind of person we're looking for: Someone who loves film/tv, brings a positive, open attitude about the project and is willing to row in and see where it takes us. No prior experience in film or tv is required as we'll be starting very simply and taking a gradual pace.

**SALSA CLASSES THIS SUNDAY!** **✻ 2:00-3:00: BEGINNER SALSA** **✻ 2:00-3:00: IMPROVER SALSA** **✻ 2:00-3:00: INTERMEDIATE SALSA** **CLASSES SCHEDULE IN DECEMBER 2025** **Salsa classes are 4th, 18th of JANUARY 2026.** **Bachata classes are 11th, 25th of JANUARY 2026.** **✻ ENTRANCE FEE: CASH ONLY** **● Beginner Class + Social: 6€,** **● Improver / Inter-Mediate Classes + Social: 8€,** **● Social Only: 6€** **✻ VENUE: TEACHERS CLUB.** **✻ ADDRESS: 36 PARNELL SQUARE WEST, ROTUNDA, DUBLIN 1, D01T6V6** SCHEDULE: 2 – 3PM: Beginner/ Improver /Intermediate Classes at the Same Time (One Week for Salsa, And the Following Week Will Be Bachata and Repeat). 3PM – 5PM: Social Dancing For All Levels - Music by DJ Leo. 5-6PM: Have Tea/Coffee/Drinks together.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. [Add to Calendar](evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com) What to Expect: \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! Guests are always welcome. Please contact Mentor Director Donna Schomer at Donna@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. We'd love to meet you!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)