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Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Thursday downstairs in River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Wide range of languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchange events since 2012 to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event.

Looking for a co-founder or someone to help you turn your startup idea into reality? Join us for the first in-person event of the **Ireland Startup Community** — an evening designed to help founders, builders, and creative thinkers connect meaningfully. This event is perfect for you if you: ✅ Have an idea and need a technical or business co-founder ✅ Are an engineer, designer, PM, marketer, or operator who wants to join an early-stage startup ✅ Want to validate an idea or find collaborators ✅ Want to expand your founder network in Dublin ✅ Are curious about Ireland’s startup ecosystem *** # ✅ **What to Expect** **1️⃣ Founder & Builder Introductions** Everyone gets a quick 30–45 seconds to share who they are, their skills, and what they’re looking for. **2️⃣ Lightning Idea Pitches (Optional)** Up to 10 attendees can pitch a startup idea (60 seconds each). **3️⃣ Connection Circles** Meet people based on interest areas: • AI / SaaS • Fintech • Consumer / Marketplace • Healthtech • Social Impact • Design / Product / Engineering / Growth **4️⃣ Open Networking** Grab a drink, exchange contact info, and keep the conversations going. *** # ✅ **Event Details** 📍 **Venue:** The Food Hall, UCD Belfield 📅 **Thursday, 15 January 2026** ⏰ **6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Car Park is Free after 5 pm at the campus)** 🎟️ **In-Person Event — Free to attend** *** # ✅ **What to Bring** • Your LinkedIn / QR code • Your idea (even if rough) • Openness to connect • Good energy 🚀 This is where the next wave of Irish startups will meet.

[SOLD OUT] Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: at the Goethe Institute. I'll post a more precise comment on the day. Meeting time: 615pm. Please book online as this is a free event and likely to sell out. https://firstfortnight.ie/festival/beckettian-spaces-resilience Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't forget to join us! Thanks! Alan Beckettian Spaces of Resilience: Language, Creativity and the Mind. In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, The French Embassy, The Department of Drama at Trinity College Dublin and the Trinity Centre for Beckett Studies. This Franco-German event explores Samuel Beckett’s art of resilience across two contemporary artistic projects: a screening of En Attendant Monsieur Godot (France, dir. Alice Clabaut, subtitled in English) and a visual presentation inspired by the exhibition Samuel Beckett: The German Room currently at the Regensburg University. Through film, photographs, and conversation with artists, the event reflects on Beckett’s exploration of resilience and creativity, as well as on the ways in which Beckett's work keeps inspiring communities to find means of expression and grow solidarity and resilience. The artistic panel will include the director of the film Alice Clabaut and Céline Thobois, Teaching Fellow in Drama at Trinity College.

Hi 🙋‍♂️ we will meet at 7pm at ‘the Sails’ sculpture. We will walk along the seafront prom to the wooden bridge and back & stop for a drink & chat in the Yacht pub. To get to the walk start from town:- Clontarf dart station is just a short walk away. Or there are lots of bus stops close by too. Look forward to seeing you on the walk!! 😃 ***Note: if you are delayed or need to cancel, can you please leave a message below so that we can wait for you (or cancel your booking) thanks 🙏

# **🌍 General Knowledge Quiz – Two Rounds, 100 Questions** Get ready for one of our most popular nights! We’ll run **two independent quizzes of 50 questions each**: **Round 1:** 19:30–20:15 **Round 2:** 20:30–21:15 Join **one** or **both** **✨ All-Encompassing Categories** Each quiz contains **5 questions per category** across: History • Geography • Music • Science • Food Pop Culture • Presidents • Literature • Sports Series & Movies **No repeated questions** between Round 1 & Round 2. **🏆 General Knowledge League 2026** Every time you join a GK quiz, your team’s score is saved. Scores accumulate all year, and the best team wins the grand prize: **Custom jerseys for all members**, featuring: • Your team name • A team photo • Title: **“General Knowledge Champions 2026”** **🤝 Teams & Format** • Groups of **4–6** form their own team • Groups of **1–3** are matched with others • Arrive by **19:00** for smooth team formation • Latecomers join the team with the lowest score • **Fries for every table** • **Top 3 teams** win prizes • The winning team gets **free entry to any upcoming quiz** **💸 Pricing** **Per Round:** €7 individual • €5 groups of 2–3 • €4 groups of 4–6 **Both rounds:** +€2 extra **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events

Join us to **practise and improve your Spanish/English with native speakers every Thursday @ River Bar** (Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Spanish, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to speak the language they're learning. Our team organises everything such as the timing, seating people, moving people etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with people from 18 years to 70+ attending each event • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up.** Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 100,000 people have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland)

Let's improve our self-awareness, by getting into the habit of writing our thoughts and emotions. & Let's enhance our curiosity and compassion in others, by giving others and ourselves an insight into the unknown lives of strangers. Join us for our 1.5 hours writing event. We will have some exercises prepared that give us the opportunity to write and share about our thoughts/emotions/experiences and use a variety of prompts. HOMEWORK: Before the event we ask participants to reflect and write +/- 10 minutes about a time they lost someone or something they cared for. Participants can choose which parts of their writing they feel comfortable sharing. **FEE:** €5 to support the group. Please pay the organiser at the event. We accept cash/revolut/paypal. **NOTE 1:** No writing experience is required to attend this event. Only a curiosity in ourselves and others. **NOTE 2:** Please provide your own notebook/paper and pen.

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

Welcome to a vibrant community created just for women who are ready to connect, explore, and thrive together! 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 Proper Order Coffee in Smithfield. Grab a nice coffee and get to know each other there before moving on to the Decorative Arts Museum and the Dead Zoo to see the wonderful art 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 exhibitions, we'll go for pasta & pizza 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/)**

📣YOU NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND THEN RSVP*. PLEASE COMMENT ‘DONE’ IN THE COMMENT SECTION, WHEN YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKET, THANKS.* There is a free glass of bubbly, included in your ticket, on arrival. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lets-dance-day-party-tickets-1549646256669?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=a373b5b00e67f88aed4d0671e137196ffe5649e096f0eac9bc794fe1f8f6ef6dc4547f95b8448586303d5eacb2f19ac7adf7dbd44052d3786dfb98797de8adf3c87d2a608b8a8b7c0c00053ed3 Happy New Year! 🥳 Let’s Dance is an Over 35's Day Party, playing all the best from the 80's, 90's and ‘00, chart topping eras. It begins at 5:30pm and finishes at 10pm, Saturday night. *This is a ticketed event, so you will need to buy a ticket, through Eventbrite (link above) to attend. Tickets cost €15 plus €2.50 booking fee* The ticket is to gain entry to the ‘Let’s Dance’ event and has nothing to do with me, the organiser. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A STANDING/DANCING EVENT AND ATTENDEES MUST BE OVER 26 YEARS TO GAIN ADMISSION. There is a cloakroom inside to put your coat/bag etc (there is a charge). The event begins at 5.30. I will message to say exactly where we are inside at that time, as we will NOT have a reserved area. There could be a queue outside, waiting for the doors to open.

seems that the "friends of Pirates Boss" have been away on xMESS holidays,, or elsewhere occupied, we are taking a group to the Soho Dance party -saturday 6pm IF you wish to join the tickets cost 15e per person and "BOSS" WILL organise tickets if you leave your name , phone/email and cash at our favourite location; Chorus Cafe

The weather forecast for this Saturday is pretty promising so hopefully we’ll see you joining us for a great walk & coffee/ lunch in the park afterwards 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️ Walk takes approx 1.5 hours on the flat. Saturday market on in the park- lots of food options! **Note: if you are delayed or need to cancel, can you please leave a message below so that we can wait for you (or cancel your booking) thanks 🙏

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/)**

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.