Embedded Systems

These are our regular Monday evening electronics nights. Everyone from absolute beginner to experienced is welcome. These evenings are not classes or tutorials, rather a very friendly informal evening. We have a wide range of people who come. Some are absolute beginners who do not even work or study electronics, but are interested to know more. Others have something that they are already working on. We almost always have some first time visitors and we always give them a tour of the space. Come in with your Pi, Arduino, or whatever you have. Bring your laptop. Maybe you want to make something, solder, breadboard or use our electronic gear. Maybe you have some vague ideas and just want to get started. Or maybe you’re just curious……if so, it’s fine to come along and just see what others are doing. If you would like to get even more involved and have the full use of our space, we would be delighted to have you as a full member. Membership brings many benefits. We are located behind Mr Price and the Bright Lights store on Kylemore Road. We have lots of free parking available.

**Please see registration details below this class descriptor:** Join us for a meditative Hatha Yoga class at Anam Ashram. This class is designed to nourish mind, body and spirit so that the practitioner can come to know their true selves. This term, we have a special series of classes focuses more deeply on the chakra system where we spend some time reflection on these energy centres of the body in an effort to achieve more balance in our lives. Suitable for beginners as well as experienced students, it includes pranayama (breath work), asanas (postures) a focus on the energy centres of the body (chakra system) and finishes with a 15 minute relaxation (Savasana). For anyone interested in going deeper into the yogic system to cultivate a more holistic spirituality, come and join us on the mat. This class is available in person or online. **Facilitator**: Jane Mellett is a qualified yoga and meditation teacher (Yoga Alliance 500-Hour RYT); retreat facilitator and spiritual director based at Anam Ashram in Tallaght. **Investment**: 10 euros for in person and 7 euros online (via zoom). Special offer for this new term: 6 classes for 50 euros for in person only. **To register please** email mellettj@gmail.com

**Do you like to make things? Would you like to use 3D software, lasercutter and 3D printing to help you make your idea?** TOG has an open evening to learn how CAD software and 3D fabrication tools can help you make your project. All you need to take part is your own laptop and some ideas on what you want to make. This is not a taught class, more like an informal working group of self-directed makers. We will be happy to help you explore how to use our 3D tools in designing and making your project whether you are a crafter, designer, engineer or hobbyist. Come and have a look at the tools in our space and get some ideas on how your project can be made.

Come along to get rid of the number one fear people have. Every week we have new members and people starting from scratch so you will not be alone. Everything is based around what you're comfortable with and you don't have to stand up, talk or do anything if you don't feel like it. But you will have the opportunity to speak at least 4/5 times a night. You can come along to see what we're doing and take part if you like. We will be running this for beginners every week and anyone is welcome to join us to learn and get better together. Hope to see you there :D We charge €5 to help towards the room rental.

Details: SPACE: Four participant sewing class, plus the host, held in a comfortable, spacious living room , with double doors beside us, as we work. CLASS CONTENT: Learn to use a sewing machine (maybe bring your own along if you wish to gain confidence in using it) Make a cute cotton tote bag (or your own project) / have some fun / meet like minded new friends and learn a new skill / craft. Progress to make a simple piece of clothing! What’s available: * Complimentary glass of juice if you wish. * Bring your own machine or if you wish you’re welcome to use mine. * Hand sanitiser/wipes available. * Plenty of space. * Warm room. * Professional teacher. MATERIALS: I supply large selection of threads / pins / needles and rippers! You may wish to bring your own fabric and extras eg. ribbon, lace etc for your individual item (happy to help you choose/source fabrics) Also up-cycling of an old crisp cotton dress or shirt is encouraged.

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

Join us for an ultimate Frisbee session, and meet some lovely people. This is a relaxed evening of Ultimate Frisbee in Merrion square Park. No experience? No problem. Just bring yourself and whatever makes you comfy outdoors. But dress to run! NB: Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact sport. Do your utmost to avoid collisions with other players. *** 🗓 **What’s Happening** * Gentle warm-up + Frisbee basics * Friendly, low-pressure Ultimate Frisbee games * Optional: sideline cheering, lounging * Cool down & post-game hang *** 📍 **Where** **Merrion square park**, Dublin 💶 **Contribution** If you’d like to help cover the meetup costs and gear (cones, bibs, frisbees, etc), a **€2 contribution** is suggested. Revolut ref tag: [https://revolut.me/marise3](https://revolut.me/marise3) No pressure — you can join us either way. *** 🧺 **What to Bring** * Your fave snacks or drink (solo or to share) * A blanket or something comfy to sit on * Sunscreen, water, good energy, and running shoes ☁️ **Weather Watch** If it rains, we’ll update this page **90 minutes beforehand**. (Also: the traditional sun dance is already scheduled 🌞) *** 🔗 **More ways to connect** Looking for more social and creative outdoor & indoor fun? 👉 [https://activesocialconnections.com/](https://activesocialconnections.com/)

Join Rust Dublin and guest speakers Azi Crawford and Rui Lima for two insightful talks at tcube Dublin, Wednesday 8th July. 🎟️🎟️ [OFFICIAL BOOKING PAGE ON TI.TO](https://ti.to/dublin-rust-user-group/262-azi-crawford-rui-lima/) 🎟️🎟️ **TALK 1. WizardOfArc / Azi Crawford** Leveraging Rust applications to avoid paying for hosting for [WizardOfArc.com](http://wizardofarc.com/) Azi Crawford (WizardOfArc) gives an overview of his fleet of small Rust applications to act as his local “backend” for his vanity site that is hosted on Github pages. **TALK 2. Rust Meets Local AI /** **Rui Lima** A practical introduction to the world of local AI and its growing ecosystem. Rui will look at what it means to run AI models on your own hardware, the challenges involved, and where Rust fits into the picture.

Come an join us for these events in Kilkenny City The first event, if a fascinating lecture on the History of Irish Harp. You **MUST GET YOUR FREE TICKET FROM EVENTBRITE BEFORE PRESSING 'ATTEND"** Learn all about the Irish harp’s history & traditions from a world expert in a lively, interactive presentation. Join us in the historic setting of medieval Rothe House to learn all about the history and traditions of Ireland’s iconic music instrument — the early Irish harp depicted in the national emblem of Ireland — in an illustrated talk given by Simon Chadwick. Afterwards, you have a choice of a free self -guided tour of the Tony O'Malley exhibition at the Butler Gallery, or take a self-guuided tour of the Cathedral. I have done both and found them to be excellent. There is a charge for the cathedral, but the commentary I found excellent.. Details: 09:30: Meet outside The Hooker omnHeuston Station **10: 15: Train Departs we are in Carriage C seats 23 and 24** **11:44** Train arrives in Kilkenny Short walk to the city centre for coffee and snack **1:30:** Lecture begins **14:00:** Lecture ends YOU decide which event you would like to attend next. You have a choice of the Butler Gallery free, or the Cathedral. , A small charge applies for an audio machine, if required. you might have other things that you would like to do. **17: :00** Supper in the Bar of the Rivercourt Hotel: **19:18**: Train departs for Dublin **20:48** Train arrive in Dublin Heuston **Seats 31 and 32 in Carriage C**

# The July SRE Meetup We’re back! This time we’re back at **Datadog**. Join us on **Thursday, 9 July** at the **Datadog office** for the next Dublin SRE meetup. ## Talk **Automating API developer journey @ Datadog** **Speaker:** [Javed Shaikh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/javedali-shaikh-71441580/) He’ll introduce **Hive**, Datadog’s internal multi-agent platform for helping engineers take APIs from “code ready” to “production ready”, covering OpenAPI guidance, route analysis, rate-limit recommendations, load-test readiness, API best-practice checks, workflow orchestration, and Slack-based developer workflows. This should be a great session for anyone interested in SRE, platform engineering, developer experience, internal tooling, or practical uses of agentic AI beyond code generation. ## RSVP To help with building security, please sign up in advance. We may need to close RSVPs before the event, so don’t leave it too late. We’re always looking for more speakers. Got an SRE, platform engineering, incident response, observability, reliability, or operations story to share? Please reach out. You can also find us on the Irish Tech Community Slack in **#SRE**. Sign up [here](https://irishtechcommunity.com/)!

Come join me as we venture on a 3rd guided tour of the Crypt of St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin. It serves as the burial place for Roman Catholic Archbishops of Dublin, with a history spanning over 100 years. It notably houses the remains of Cardinal Paul Cullen, who died in 1878 and was moved to the Pro-Cathedral following the sale of Clonliffe College in 2021. **Location:** The Pro-Cathedral is located on Marlborough Street in Dublin city centre **Cost:** I will collect €10 per person before the tour. **Meeting:** **Outside its front doors at 1.40pm.** **Time of tour: 2pm-3.30pm** While the cathedral was built as a 'temporary' arrangement in 1825, the crypt functions as a permanent resting place for prominent Dublin clergy. The crypt at St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral is distinct from the tourist-accessible crypts at St.Michan's Church or Christ Church Cathedral, focusing primarily on clerical burial. and some other surprising burials and well off family vaults. After the crypt tour, we will be brought into the church for a short talk, followed by the priests sacristy and into the dining room and hall entrance of the priests house. **Please only RSVP if you are free on this date.** **Please wear appropriate footwear.** **The Crypt is not suitable for people with mobility issues due to its uneven ground in parts inside.** **Members are responsibile for their own Health & Safety** I look forward to seeing you there

NOTE: Registration on meetup does not guarantee entry. Please also register at: luma.com/codex-drogheda Codex Community Builder Day at The Mill, Drogheda, Ireland Join us at The Mill Enterprise Centre for a full-day, hands-on builder event focused on Codex, OpenAI's coding agent, AI agents, automations, and practical developer workflows. Whether you're just getting started or pushing the edges of what's possible, this is a day to build alongside others who are doing the same. Students, developers, founders, designers, researchers, operators, and curious builders are all welcome - no Codex expertise required. What we'll work through together \- Getting Codex set up and running \- Prototyping\, editing\, testing\, and debugging with Codex \- Building tools and automations \- Agentic workflows and practical developer productivity Tracks for every level: Beginners follow guided setup paths, intermediate builders explore practical workflows, advanced participants work on ambitious projects. Bring a laptop, charger, and optionally a project idea. Run of show 11:00 Registration and networking 11:30 Welcome and Codex intro 11:45 Workflows, skills, and plugins 12:15 Build session 1 13:15 Lunch 14:00 Build session 2 15:30 Demos 16:15 Networking closes at 17:00 Venue: The Mill Enterprise Centre, Newtown Link Rd, Drogheda, Co. Louth Hosted by Give(a)Go and Sanat Thukral

Welcome to lockpicking at Tog. Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland. All equipment provided. Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.

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. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability.

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

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WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

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**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** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.