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Celebrate your special christmas party at The Church. Treat yourselves to delicous finger food and drinks in one of the world’s most unique venue Food is optional too. If everyone could donate 2-5 Euro that would be great, for the group maintenance on Meet-Up

🏉 **Just For Craic Tag Rugby** 📍 **Alexandra Collge, Milltown** 📅 **Every Tuesday (7weeks) @ 18:45, 19:30 or 20:15 (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) * Join our **Community WhatsApp** via: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GLroZdfcVhi9xzPXmRQz78](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GLroZdfcVhi9xzPXmRQz78) (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. 💬🍻

**IMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/dublin/coffee-new-friends-a-sip-of-the-world-dfa822dc-4173-43d6-a448-b963abe559e1) Looking for an easy plan after work that doesn’t end at 1AM? This is your excuse to slow down, grab a coffee, and meet new people, all before sunset. No loud music, no dress code, just good vibes, nice chats, and the perfect way to break the routine midweek. Every fortnight we meet in a different café: always a cool spot, sometimes with coffee beans from faraway places, sometimes with that perfect matcha or chai. It’s like a little trip without leaving the city, through flavours, stories, and new faces around the table. This week we are exploring a cafe in the **Temple Bar area.** ✨ **Why join?** – Enjoy cafés with a little twist – Meet people in a chill, no-pressure setting – Do something different with your afternoon 📌 **How it works:** – We reveal the café **the day before via WeMeet** – You usually spend around 4-8€ (unless you go wild on cake) An easy plan for curious minds (and caffeine lovers).

Hello! 🙂 Meeting time and place: 2pm - People's Park Cafe in Dun Laoghaire. We walk by the sea. Our walk will be around 2 hours. Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every possible way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't cancel on the day or forget to join us. Thanks! Alan

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part. To get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-fireworks-new-years-eve-party-tickets-1975120080329?aff=oddtdtcreator Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes. Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. Create a painting under UV Lights and do something very different. **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Artist (to help you paint) * Themed Painting * Prizes * Music * UV Lights **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie **WHERE IS THE VENUE LOCATED?** The new space is located in Pawn Shop on Dame Street. **IS THERE ALCOHOL?** Yes, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option. **IS IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?** Unfortunately not, this venue is not wheelchair accessible but we do events in other venues which are. **DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?** Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID. **HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?** Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/") **LOCATION:** Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74

Hey everyone. Lets meetup Tuesday December 30th and see The Housemaid, based on the best selling book. Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGY1m0Bm4do Book Now to Avoid Disappointment.

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.

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. *** Details for the event (number of groups and games) will be published here or earlier on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin). Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on Discord).

🏉 **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. 💬🍻

Looking for a calm and creative way to spend your Saturday in Dublin? Join Clay & Coffee, a relaxed hand-building clay experience in a café, where you can slow down, enjoy your drink, and explore clay in a friendly, social setting. **BOOK** 💶 **Price: €25** [📍HERE](revolut.me/mujdeatici) ➡️ via revolut, add note : name & class date pls **How It Works** ☕ Step 1 – Coffee First Order your favourite drink and settle in 👋 Step 2 – Meet & Relax Small group, easy conversation, no pressure ✋ Step 3 – Gentle Guidance Learn simple hand-building basics at your own pace 🌿 Step 4 – Play with Clay Create a small clay piece and enjoy the process 🎉 Step 5 – Leave Happy Take your clay piece home on the day **What to Expect** • Small group (4–6 people) for a warm, relaxed atmosphere • Guided hand-building basics — no experience needed • Create a small clay object during the session • No firing or glazing — this is a creative experience • Clay and tools included • Come alone or with a friend • A mindful break from everyday routine ✨ This is a creative clay event, not a firing or glazing class. ✨ We focus on the process, not perfection 📍 Location: Starbucks EBS, 30–34 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 🕒 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (sometimes a little longer) 📆 Every two weeks on Saturdays ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours ✨ Limited spots — small groups only Reserve your place today! Whats App: https://wa.me/353832051940 Please, Follow us on [Google Business](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=7887d4d5fed606cb&sxsrf=AE3TifMbb1it7I0rQkyCcRmA4rTpRz7cqg%3A1760897289411&kgmid=%2Fg%2F11xw5cqrqf&q=Ceramic%20%26%20Art%20Studio%20by%20Mujde%20Atici&shndl=30&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F2) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mujde_atici__?igsh=MjNwcnoyY2Uyemh6)

OUR FIRST MEET UP OF 2026! (There's no meet up on 27th Dec) SATURDAY MEET UP Let's mingle with anybody and everybody who's simply interested in Korean or Irish culture. This is a group for anyone looking to get out and about, meet new people, socialise and enjoy a night out. It will be for all to have loads of craic. Looking forward to seeing old and new faces. At the time of writing, **we are in the section we used to have - the glass section at the side of the building. If you can't find us, then please ask at the bar.** Our aim is to create a friendly, sociable and safe way for people to meet and discuss Korean and Irish culture. If you been made to feel uncomfortable or have seen inappropriate behaviour at a meet up then please contact one of our organisers in confidence. As the Covid is still around please only come if you're feeling well. \*\*\* PLEASE RSVP \*\*\* Photo Credit: Jay Park It is not necessary to buy food, but if you don't please buy at least one drink as restaurants have had a hard time during the pandemic. \*\*\* This meetup is for adults only (18+) except where accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (proof of status e.g. court documents may be requested) \*\*\* How to get to the meet up: *LUAS* \- the Drunken Fish is right next to the Mayor Square \- NCI Luas stop on the red line *DART/Irish Rail* \- Dublin Connolly is probably the easiest station for most people\, but the Docklands station is also close *PARKING* \- the carpark for the National College of Ireland \(NCI\) is probably the most convenient and only charges 5 euro for the whole evening after 5\.30pm Meetup details below: New faces welcome!! Bring your 친구 too. [Place] Drunken Fish Restaurant/Bar, The Excise Building, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1 [Hosts] Caoimhe, Jay, Eileen, Saksham and Stephen Please contact us using the below details if you have any questions or trouble finding us. [Organiser contact] Bobbie: Instagram: GoodMoodFoodInsta Tim: (Phone No. 085 718 5658) \*RSVP ESSENTIAL!!!! PLEASE DO RSVP!!!! \*Bring your ID if you're lucky enough to look under 25! ;) \*There's no admission fee for our meetup however, you'll be kindly asked to purchase at least 1 drink after your arrival. As you could probably imagine, it's not so easy to book such a big place on a Friday evening in Dublin city centre and your cooperation in this will greatly help us to secure the place for our future gatherings. \*Take good care of your own belongings and do not consume more alcohol than you can handle, Meetup organisers nor venue management do not hold any responsibilities on lost items before/during or after the meetup. Hope to see you all there! :)

Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. You're welcome to visit. Nobody is ever put on the spot. Bring plenty of cards!

**Start the new year with a Braver Angels gathering focused on speaking openly and listening deeply.** **In small, structured groups, each person will have five minutes to share a political or social issue that matters to them and why- no debate, no interruption, just genuine curiosity.** **Participants will practice curiosity, reflecting back values and emotions they hear, asking thoughtful questions, and- only with permission- offering their perspective.** **It’s a simple and powerful way to connect with one another and begin the year with a respectful and courageous conversation.** **Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026** **Time: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm** **Place: Columbus Metropolitan Library, Southeast Branch, 3980 Hamilton Rd, Groveport, Ohio** **All are welcome- bring a friend!** For additional information contact: Lee Evans at [LEvans@BraverAngels.org](mailto:LEvans@BraverAngels.org)

Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan