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🔐 **Hack and Chill – Weekly Meetup** 🔐 📍 **Tog Hackerspace** \| 🕖 **Fridays, 7–9 PM** *(Except the first Friday of the month – we’re at 2600 Dublin then!)* Are you into cybersecurity, hardware hacking, or just love the hacker mindset? Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your latest digital mischief to our chill Friday night sessions. No talks, no pressure — just hacking, learning, and chatting with like-minded folks in a relaxed space. 💻 BYO projects, hacks, and war stories ☕ Tea, tools, and toggers provided 💬 New faces always welcome Come hang out. We don’t bite — unless you’re a vulnerable service. https://www.tog.ie/2025/08/new-weekly-group-night-hack-and-chill/

Plan to have a pre-show drink at the Abbey Theatre bar from 6.45, if anyone feels like joining. Please buy your own ticket here: [https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-whiteheaded-boy/ ](https://www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/the-whiteheaded-boy/ ) About the play: A top-of-the-shelf comedy – one of the sharpest in the Abbey’s history" The Sunday Independent **“Every Mammy has her favourite…”** The table is set for Denis, arriving home from Dublin where he’s studying Medicine at Trinity College – a source of enormous pride for his besotted mother and of great resentment to his five other siblings. But when word comes that he may have failed his exams *again*, the final straw breaks. Threats of deportation, lawsuits, bribes and counter-bribes escalate, as the family twist the fate of their whiteheaded boy to suit themselves. A smash hit when it premiered at the Abbey Theatre 110 years ago, Lennox Robinson’s **The Whiteheaded Boy** is a raucous, high-stakes tug-of-war between those who will do anything to keep their standing in the town and those who just want to live their lives as they please. Award-winning director **Annie Ryan** re-imagines this bawdy and bold Irish classic with a contemporary eye and a sharp feminist wink to the past. Notions abound! You can read the former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland, Catriona Crowe’s take on the play and its modern relevance [here](https://www.rte.ie/culture/2026/0615/1577953-the-whiteheaded-boy-how-a-110-year-old-play-speaks-to-today/). The Assistant Costume Design role is made possible by the Abbey Theatre’s partnership with the Irish Society of Performance Designers through their Assistant Designer Programme, funded by the Arts Council.

Help & Healing on the Spiritual Path through the Teaching of Bruno Groening This meeting is for people who are interested in finding out more about spiritual Healing. The meeting will take place on **Monday 6th July 2026 at 5.45pm in the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 28/32 Upper O’Connell St., D01 T2X2** and it is open to all adults and is free of charge to the public. Further information visit: www.bruno-groening.org/english/ Check out our Youtuube Page https://www.youtube.com/@BrunoGroeningOrgEN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=*Q*-OCoevx0&t=11s

**Must get your ticket on Eventbrite:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1990687693479?aff=oddtdtcreator **Important information:** Limited spots. Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. You can get a ticket whether you're on the RSVP or Waitlist. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yinyangevents.ie/

**Time: 19:30-21:15** **Venue**: **Oscailt**, **8 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4**. See map and directions [here](https://oscailt.com/contact/). The schedule consists of a 30 minute meditation - sometimes guided, sometimes silent or a bit of both. Followed by a recorded Dhamma talk (30 minutes) and a sharing based on the Dhamma talk. This session is for the sake of cultivating spiritual friendship amongst practitioners and supporting each other on the Path. There is **no registration** \- this event operates on a drop\-in basis\. There is **no charge**, donations are welcome to cover the place. Please bring a bottle of water along as there will be no tea/snack breaks to allow more time for practice. You may wish to bring a blanket if it is cold. Meditation cushions/chairs will be provided. Please let us know if you have any queries by email at **info@irishsanghatrust.ie** Looking forward to seeing you! The IST Team

This Saturday (4th July), we'll be doing a walk from Sutton DART station. From the meeting point, we'll follow the coast in a south-easterly direction, climb Shielmartin Hill (at 163m is the 2nd highest peak on Howth Head) and then see the beautiful rhododendron gardens of Howth Castle, before finishing up in Howth. Although the start and finish points are the same as a walk we did in April, the route will be mostly different. The total length of the walk is around 8.9km and some parts are quite steep. It is recommended to wear long trousers or leggings as one of the paths has a lot or gorse next to it. Feel free to bring snacks as we could have a short break at some point. Or if people wish, we could go for Howth's famous fish and chips or to a pub at the end of the walk. Feel free to come on the walk even if you haven't been to a meet up before. This is a great way to meet new people and see new places. **\*\*\* Important, please click on Attend if you wish to join this event. If you have a friend who wants to go make sure they go as your guest or ask them to join separately \*\*\*** \*\*\* If you wish to wander off during a break then it's probably OK but please agree with the organisers a time you'll return so we're not waiting for you \*\*\* [Time] 12.04 \~ 16:30. The suggested train to catch leaves Dublin Connolly at 11:45 that gets into Sutton (one stop before Howth) at 12:04pm. It actually starts in Bray at 10:57 and stops at all stations en route so feel free to get on at the most convenient station for you. [Place] Outside Sutton Station [Host(s)] Tim (085 718 5658) Feel free to send a message via Whatsapp FAQs 1. Is there a charge for this event? No, this is a free event. Sometimes we have events that involve a visit to a museum or garden with an entrance fee - but this will be clearly marked in the details 2. Is it OK for people on a short visit to Ireland to join this walk? Yes both visitors and residents alike are welcome to join our walks. 3. How easy/difficult is this walk? Most walking groups would classify this as a medium walk with some steep sections, so having a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. 4. Why are there only a limited number of places for this event? To ensure the best possible experience for the people attending it is necessary to limit the numbers, especially as the chosen route may not be straightforward and along narrow paths. 5. Why is it necessary to book on this event if you wish to attend? This is because there are only a limited number of spaces (see point above) and to ensure the fairest allocation of spaces, we kindly request everyone to book a place. It's OK to change your mind about coming but please change your RSVP as soon as you have for someone else to take the place if they wish to. PLEASE NOTE: Walking like many outdoor activities carries an element of risk. People who take part in our meet up activities do so at their own risk and are responsible for their own actions and involvement. If you register to join our meet up walks you agree that you wish to take part in the activities despite these risks. Please wear boots, shoes or runners that you find comfortable, provide suitable support and have good grip as some of the paths may be uneven or steep. It is also recommended to bring water to avoid dehydration. Bring warm clothes and a waterproof jacket or umbrella in case of inclement weather. The Wild Travellers' Adventures Meetup Group supports the Leave No Trace Campaign

For a long time, I gave because I thought I had to. I made myself useful, easy to keep around, as if I had to earn the right to be chosen, to make sure they wouldn't leave. But people who are meant to be close to you choose you for who you are, not for what you do for them. Otherwise, it's transactional and full of pressure and expectations. **This is an evening to feel that difference in your own body.** **Who this is for** * You give until there's nothing left. * You say yes before you've checked whether it's a real yes. * You often regret overstepping your own boundaries. * You give to make sure you’re useful to the other person. * You'd like to learn what it feels like to give from a full-hearted yes. * You want to grow into a giver to nurture others without losing yourself. **What we'll do** * A 100% cacao upon arrival and a short meditation. * A slow warm-up to notice your own patterns in space. * A simple practice with a partner, one gentle, consensual action, to feel the difference between a yes you mean and a yes you're performing. * Space to look at where you over-give and what it costs. * Paired soundbath. * A closing circle. **What this is not** Not therapy. Not a workshop where you need to be a certain way. Any touch or practice is always your choice, and something you can pass on at any point. Come as you are. **The practical bits** Sunday, July 5th, 4–5:45 pm. Calm Rooms, Monkstown. Up to 10 seats. RSVP through this Meetup. Wear something comfortable that you can sit on the floor in. Bring a water bottle. **About** me I'm Olena. I'm a psychologist (PSI graduate member), doing a PhD in organisational psychology, with somatic and consent-based training on top. I run cacao ceremonies and cuddle therapy sessions in Dublin. The Relating Lab is a series of four events that I'll be running monthly through the summer. Each event is focused on a different quadrant of the Wheel of Consent. This is the entry point. Come and share this space with like-minded people. **Everything is opt-in.** You can pass on any exercise without explaining why. This event is an introduction to future workshops about giving, receiving, taking, and allowing. It's a safe space; the exercises might include some platonic touch (if you opt in). Every participant is invited to come with reverence for others in the group. *The Art of Giving is part of a **four-part Relating Lab series** running through the summer, each evening exploring a different part of how we give and receive. Come and share this space with like-minded people.* **Note:** We may take a few photos during the event for future promotion, and you’re very welcome to opt out by letting us know when you arrive.

Welcome to a vibrant community created just for women who are ready to connect, explore, and thrive together as friends! This group is all about bringing solo women together in a fun, and welcoming space where new friendships are formed and fresh experiences await. **About this event:** We will check in at The Garden Tearoom. This is located in the same building as the Visitor Centre. We'll grab a nice coffee and get to know each other there before moving on at 1pm to explore the National Botanic Gardens. This gives us an opportunity to experience something new and have something nice to talk about with our new friends. Please check the comments on the day of the event for a description of your host. **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. This event 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: https://www.instagram.com/yinyangevents.ie/**

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Backyard Conservation: Prairies Thursday, July 16, 2026 Want to find a way to reduce your lawn care costs and maintenance while providing habitat for Ohio pollinators, birds and other wildlife in a beautiful way? Putting in a backyard prairie may be for you! Come the evening of July 16th to learn how you can create one in ANY yard, large or small. You will visit our small manicured demo prairie suitable for small spaces and our large scale prairie areas at Infirmary Mound Park. FREE! Register by July 14 (or just show up!) https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/272/July-2026 6PM - 7:30PM Location: James Bradley Center, Infirmary Mound Park

Update:*POSTPONED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY* Wednesday, July 1, 2026 TENTATIVE RE-SCHEDULED DATE Monday, July 27, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Program 12- 12:30: picnic lunch Updates: https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour Granville Land Lab 2025 Burg Street | Granville MEADOWS FOR MONARCHS PROJECT Learning Landscapes Tour + Community Science at the Land Lab Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9 a.m. - 12 noon: Program 12- 12:30: picnic lunch *meet at shelter house near Granville Intermediate School playground* Free. Registration Required so we know to expect you,[ click here https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour](https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/land-lab-tour) Want to make your own wildflower meadow? Residents of licking county can sign up for this free program to receive free seed and training https://www.lickingpollinatorpathway.org/meadows **ABOUT THE EVENT** Join Pollinator Pathway for a morning at the Land Lab, a ~100-acre prairie and outdoor learning space just steps from Granville Intermediate School. This event explores how schools and other campuses can create living classrooms and contribute to community science. * **Tour the Land Lab:** Award-winning environmental science educator Jim Reding will lead guided tours through prairie, wetlands and other restored habitat, sharing the story behind this nationally-recognized space and the students and partnerships who helped make it happen. * **Contribute to Community Science with iNaturalist App:** Learn to identify and document plants, pollinators and other wildlife using iNaturalist. Dr. Karen Goodell, professor of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University at Newark and one of Ohio's foremost experts on native bees will share how to use this powerful tool to learn about the natural world while contributing to scientific research. * **Connect & Collaborate:** The morning program concludes with an optional BYO picnic lunch and networking at the Land Lab shelter house, overlooking the prairie. **🌸Anyone passionate about conservation and outdoor learning is welcome🌸** **WHAT TO BRING, WEAR & PREPARE** * **Download the iNaturalist app (the new one vs. the "classic" one) & create an account prior to the event if you don't have one already.** * **Sunscreen** * **Water bottle** * **Insect repellent** * **Hat** * **Comfortable closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven terrain** * **Light-colored clothing.** * **Long pants and socks are encouraged.** * **Please bring a reusable water bottle** * **Packed/picnic lunch.** **Picnic table seating will be available at the shelter house overlooking the Land Lab**