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While Organizer does this for free, entry to the gym is needed. Day pass and shoe rental. Get ready to reach new heights and forge lasting connections doing Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday at 12:00! Whether you're a seasoned climber or brand new to the sport, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and meet fellow enthusiasts in a supportive and social setting. Located at the Bloc Climbing Gym in Ballymount, indoor bouldering social event is suitable for climbers of all levels. No climbing experience? No problem! Our friendly group will provide guidance, tips, and encouragement every step of the way. Whether you're learning or honing your skills, you'll find plenty of support and encouragement from your fellow climbers. After our exhilarating climb, we'll gather for some well-deserved refreshments and socializing, where you can swap climbing stories, share tips, and make new friends with fellow adventure-seekers. So lace up your climbing shoes, chalk up your hands, and get ready for an afternoon of adrenaline-pumping fun and friendship at our Indoor Bouldering Adventure this Sunday! Let's climb, connect, and conquer together. See you there! 🧗‍♀️🤝🧗‍♂️ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event organizer.

On Sunday 22nd February we'll be doing a walk to Dalkey and Killiney Hill. From the meeting point, we will walk along Coliemore Road which gives excellent views over the Irish Sea and glimpses into the gardens of millionaires' mansions. After the delightful Coliemore Harbour with its views over to Dalkey Island we will head up Dalkey Hill and across to Killiney Hill before heading back into Dalkey. From the obelisk at the top of Killiney Hill you can see all over Dublin Bay on clear day. The length of the walk is approximately 5km. Dalkey is well-served with pubs and cafes so I expect we will have a refreshment stop before heading home from Dalkey DART Station. **Meeting Location:** Dalkey Dart Station, by the cycle racks at the main entrance. There's a train that leaves Dublin Connolly at 10:52 which should arrive at 11:25. There are no north side DART services this weekend so anyone travelling from Howth or Malahide would need to get a bus or a bus and train. \*\*\* 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 \*\*\* 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. We hope to see you there! [Host(s)] Tim (085 718 5658) Feel free to send a message via Whatsapp or leave a message below. 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, 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 knowing 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. Feel free to bring walking poles if you wish. The Wild Travellers' Adventures Meetup Group supports the Leave No Trace Campaign

💬 [Join Dublin Music Lovers on WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GbXw7DsRO2x0FxAf6KRh78) to stay in touch before and on the day of the event! (Please mark yourself as attending on Meetup first.) \-\-\- Fiddler **Sinéad Kennedy** brings her unmatched touch and tone — rooted in Donegal tunes and airs — to a first-time collaboration with the intuitive, dynamic rhythm section of **Sean Maynard Smith** (bass) and **Dominic Mullan** (drums). This one-off meeting blends traditional Irish music with jazz sensibility, sensitivity, and spontaneous interplay — a unique and exciting fusion, heard for the first time. A curation by Ben Prevo, presented by the Dublin Jazz Co-Op. 🕰 **Meeting time**: 3:00pm in the Cobblestone Backroom. Concert starts at 3:30pm. 🎟 **IMPORTANT - TICKETS!** \- Tickets cost €11\.70\. [Book your ticket on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tradjazz-fusion-summit-tickets-1981585925847). \-\-\- Meetup charges organisers to use the platform. [Please consider contributing to the cost of the subscription](https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/DublinMusicLovers) and help me keep the group running!

Explore Loughshinny and Rush in County Dublin. We will be meeting at Dublin Connolly for 10:40 Inside, The Meeting Point inside will beside Pret A Manger. We will wait 10 minutes to see who is coming after after we will be going to the train. We will be boarding the InterCity Commuter Train Serving All Stations (Howth Junction and Donaghmede, Clongriffin, Portmarnock, Malahide and Donabate) to Drogheda. The train departs at 11:10 in the morning and we will be getting off at Rush & Lusk Train Station at 11:44 (We will be on the train for 34 minutes). When we are off the train we will be going straight to the Rush & Lusk Station Bus Stop at 11:50. We will be on the Bus (33A Go-Ahead Ireland Bus) for 12 minutes and getting off at Loughshinny Cross at (12:02). After we will be getting off the Bus and Walking 19 Minutes (1.4KM) We will be walking to Dunlunea Car Park, Loughshinny (K34 YA00), this will be right beside Jump Coffee. We should arrive there for 12:21 at the Car Park, you can drive if you like. Our Trail is 10.9KM (2:30 Minutes to 3 Hours Long) (Moderate Trail) Just be careful, because the route might be slippy, this is a loop Dogs are welcome on Leads

**BACHATA CLASSES THIS SUNDAY!** **✻ 2:00-3:00: BEGINNER BACHATA** **✻ 2:00-3:00: IMPROVER BACHATA** **✻ 2:00-3:00: INTERMEDIATE BACHATA** **CLASSES SCHEDULE IN FEBRUARY 2026** **Salsa classes are 1st, 15th of FEBRUARY 2026.** **Bachata classes are 8th, 22nd of FEBRUARY 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.

Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of each game, you just need to bring your imagination. 🎭 **This week's facilitators:** * 🚀 **Filip** running *Coriolis - The Third Horizon*, a space opera game steeped in Middle-Eastern inspired aesthetics, culture, and mysticism. You have been hired by the Baroness Hungry Reason to attend a Mourner's Auction on Eventide Needle and obtain a fragment of a dead mathematician's memories: "The First Rain". Expect mystical intrigue with exploration and negotiation at the forefront - combat is possible but not required. * 🧑‍⚖️ **Emil** with another case for the *Eldritch Defenders*, a rules-light game of investigation and moral argument where you play lawyers defending fantastical creatures. This week, a ghost bound to a crumbling building in Hell's Kitchen is preventing a redevelopment operation by the landlord. The firm will try to defend the ghost's rights and help uncover the reason why the landlord is so desperate to move on and erase the building's history. * 🧑‍🚀 **Wojtek** guiding a starship crew through an abandoned colony in the sci-fi survival horror scenario, *Mothership: Another Bug Hunt*. The colonists on Samsa-VI have lost contact with the Company. But they've gained contact with something else. The players' crew must re-establish communications with a remote terraforming colony. However, when they arrive they find an abandoned colony and the remains of a bloody assault... *** Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin)).

Few drinks at Cunningham's pub

Join me for a swim on Sunday. High tide is 14.30 or so and we will have plenty of water. In the sea anyways and hopefully not falling from the sky for a change. Either way, it’s guaranteed to leave you feeling better. Take care to know your limits in the cold water, especially at this time of year. We can go for coffee and chats afterwards.

**Hands in the Soil: Community Growing, Learning & Craic** This first gathering will be a relaxed mix of **hands-on garden work, shared learning, and good conversation**. It’s about getting together in a real space, doing something practical, and seeing what ideas and connections might grow from there. On the day, we’ll: * Get our **hands dirty** with some light garden work and soil prep * Do some **seed sowing** and talk about what grows well locally * **Make kombucha together** and chat about fermentation, food, and simple home practices * Share knowledge, questions, and experiences around growing food * Enjoy some **fellowship, chats, and a bit of craic** along the way.Alongside the practical side, we’ll also have an open, informal discussion about a bigger idea: * The possibility of **small community “park farms” or gardens** in underused green spaces around Dublin * What that might look like, what’s realistic, and whether others feel drawn to exploring it further There’s no pressure, no expertise required, and no expectation beyond showing up with curiosity and a willingness to pitch in. Whether you’re experienced with gardening or completely new, you’re very welcome. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, and if you have them, gloves. Everything else will be very low-key. This is just a **first step** — a chance to meet, work, talk, and see if there’s a shared appetite to keep growing something together.

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.

**Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the International Relations / Foreign Policy Group Columbus!** This group brings together students, professionals, academics, and anyone interested in global affairs, diplomacy, and geopolitics. Our first meetup will be an informal discussion focused on current international developments and global trends. This is a great opportunity to: • Meet others interested in international relations and foreign policy • Discuss current global events and geopolitical developments • Exchange perspectives and ideas in a respectful environment • Build a network of globally minded individuals in Central Ohio (Columbus and periphery) **Discussion topics may include:** * Strategic planning for the group and the way forward * US foreign policy priorities in 2026 * Major geopolitical developments (Europe, Asia, Middle East) * Global security and strategic competition * International economic and diplomatic trends No prior expertise is required—everyone is welcome, whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in world affairs. **This will be a casual, friendly, and intellectually engaging conversation.** I look forward to meeting everyone and building a strong international relations / foreign policy community in Central Ohio.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. (NOTICE - Location change!) This session will be at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Library in the Conference Room 2.

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday February 24 from 7-10 pm at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new friends! WE HOPE TO BE COLLECTING SIGNATURES TO OVERTURN SB56. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOIN US AND SIGN! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."