Education & Technology

For our next TOG Science Fiction Book Club, we’ll be reading ***Machines Like Me*** by **Ian McEwan**. Set in an alternative 1980s Britain, the story follows Charlie, who purchases one of the first commercially available humanoid robots — an “Adam”. What starts as a fascinating technological experiment quickly turns into something far more complicated, raising big questions about consciousness, morality, relationships, and what we really want from our machines (and from each other). It’s a smart, very readable novel with plenty to chew on — perfect for a good book club chat. 📅 **Tuesday, 31st March 2026** 🕢 **7:30 pm** 📍 **TOG Hackerspace, Dublin 12** As always, you don’t need to have finished the book to join in — the conversation is the point. New readers are always welcome, so feel free to bring a friend along.

Come join me on a 4th guided tour of The Law Society of Ireland, in Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, in the heart of Dublin. \***This tour will take place on Tuesday the 31st of March.** We will meet at the entrance gate at 12.45pm. The tour will start at 1pm * The Tour will last up to 1 & 1/2 hrs** *Dr. Barry Whelan, who works in the Law Society's Diploma Centre Examinations office and is an Author, historian and will be our tour guide.\*\* ***We will be shown the historic part of the premises which will*** **include the Council Chambers, and some of the modern educational facilities.** *This tour is free of charge.* *There are a max of 30 places only Everyone is responsible for their own Health and Safety. If anyone attending has mobility issues, there is a lift. Members who attended the previous tours will agree that the tour was very enjoyable and Dr. Whelan kept us enthralled with his great wit and knowledge. In 1671, a charitable school for boys of poor families was established called the Hospital and Free School of King Charles II, Dublin. It became known as the King's Hospital or Blue Coat School because of the boys' military-style blue uniform. The original school built on another site, was deemed to be in danger of collapsing by the early 1770's. Thomas Ivory, Master of the School of Architectural Drawing in the Dublin Society prepared a set of thirteen drawings in 1776 for a new design. The building was never finished to Ivory's design. In December 1783, the building was opened. and the first boys moved into the school. In 1894, the incomplete tower was removed and replaced by the present cupola. Blackhall Place remained the home of the Blue Coat School until 1968. The building was acquired by the Law Society in 1971 and having completed substantial renovations, it was opened as the headquarters of the solicitors' preofession in 1978. The Chapel, now known as the Presidents' Hall, has considerable distinction with its fine plasterwork of the Georgian period and was enhanced in the 20th century by the erection of a stained glass east window by the Irish artist, Evie Hone. I look forward to seeing you there.

Dr [Shona D'arcy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shona-d-arcy-5267a44/) will out line her journey developing solutions for children's speech and language therapy and discuss the challenges of AI in healthcare [Chris McCabe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mccabe-17685b16/) on his creating a new tool everyday for 100 days project. Chris has talked before on CHAI on what you can build with local LLMs and everyone enjoyed that talk. If you missed last months event James Ahearne gave a great talk on how he made a profit generating app quickly. The talk is on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdeiCKBNwhA

TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about. Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.

**Rebel Events: What Makes a Great Business** 📍 The Black Sheep 📅 31st March 🕕 Doors open 18:15 💶 Free **Free meetups for Rebels of all kinds, since 2013.** Casual networking events with occasional fireside chats from founders, creators and successful business owners. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear something though). Drinks sold at the bar. This event is free thanks to our partners, volunteer hosts and our generous hosting venue. **More than just meetups...** Rebellious Co provides everything entrepreneurs & business leaders need on their journey through an ecosystem of services. Primarily accessible via our membership, you can access a global community with game-changing benefits plus partnered services to help you start & grow your business from zero to one and beyond. \>\> [More on benefits & joining here](https://www.rebelliousco.org/membership/) << **What you will get** • Meet other founders, builders and creatives in Dublin • Hear honest stories from people actually doing the work • Learn how to grow sustainably, not just fast • Walk away with clarity, not overwhelm • Make connections that go beyond business cards Be there or be ... boring!!!

We will meet at 6.00 PM inside Trinity College Front Gate and go from there to the lecture hall in the Arts Block where the debate will take place. After listening to the debate, we will go to a nearby pub, where the organiser has reserved a table. Anyone from complete beginner to native German speaker is welcome. The aim of this group is to build people's confidence as well as ability to speak German in real life situations with others.

Hello Everyone, For this meetup, we'll have a presentation by Gleb Gladilov about common C++ pitfalls. Gleb is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Intel, building machine-learning compilers for Intel NPUs on top of MLIR/LLVM. A long-time open-source enthusiast, he has spent over a decade working in C++ across compilers, low-level optimization, computer vision, and high-performance computing—and still enjoys uncovering the language’s sharp edges. C++ is full of delightful traps: code that looks obvious, may even compile cleanly, but then does something… else. In this talk we’ll tour a collection of minimal examples where C++ behavior turns out to be counter-intuitive, covering operators, initialization, constexpr, and a few other sharp edges along the way. We’ll unpack what’s really happening in hope of having fun and avoiding the “wait, what?” moments in production. Slides include links to extra material (Compiler Explorer snippets, articles, and curated talks) for anyone who wants to go further.

Hello TEDheads! Have you ever made a logical decision that you deep down knew was wrong? Maybe, like me, you've thought, 'I should've trusted that feeling', but the consequences of ignoring your gut have caught up with you. **You somehow knew.** Perhaps this is just confirmation bias in action or perhaps we have evolved to pick up on cues subconsciously. Whatever your perspective, this is **sure to be a great conversation.** What role does intuition play in your decisions? Do you trust your intuition or discount it because it isn't logical? How do we tap in to the power of intuition and learn to trust it? **Let's explore together.** ***Please watch the following TED talk and read the article on your own device before the event.*** *** # ★ **Talk #1:** [Accessing intuition as a tool: your internal guidance system](https://www.ted.com/talks/jannine_barron_accessing_intuition_as_a_tool_your_internal_guidance_system) Intuition is the most powerful tool that every single one of us has for our own personal development and for our resilience as a global community. Jannine shares the three levels of intuition. Level 1 is all about instinct or 'having a hunch'. Level 2 considers inspiration and Level 3 is about trust. Finally, how do we cultivate intuition? Jannine Barron \| TEDxFrome • October 2022 https://www.ted.com/talks/jannine_barron_accessing_intuition_as_a_tool_your_internal_guidance_system # ★ **Resource # 2:** [The Science of Intuition](https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/executive-functioning/202110/the-science-intuition) How the body translates unconscious information into gut instinct. ### **Key Points** * Our bodily instincts contain important information that can help us rapidly process the outside world. * By tuning into these channels of information, we're better able to make centered decisions. * It is essential for all of us to foster our own centeredness, self-awareness, and intuition at this moment in history. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/executive-functioning/202110/the-science-intuition **Please note the following:** We want to provide a space for those who are curious about life, enjoy TED Talks, and want to share their findings with others. Please join us as we consider this topic, **Wednesday, April 1 at 7:15pm.** Newcomers are most welcome! Hoping to see you there. (Please sign up only if you really intend to attend). NOTE: We ask for a **4 Euro contribution** on the night to cover costs. Thank you.

This event is beginner Friendly. More experienced players are still free to come along. I will explain the rules before the first game at 7:15 so please arrive on time if you're new. The rules may be different than other versions of mafia that you played. There is limited capacity so we can't accept every RSVP request. If we aren't able to accept your RSVP event please come to a future.

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.

***Mountain Skills for Only €120 / course*** Ever wanted to learn the skills you need to become a competent navigator in the Irish mountains, the UK, the Alps or beyond! As a fully qualified mountain guide and course provider for Mountaineering Ireland and the UK, I run Mountain Skills which is a nationally accredited course and is delivered in an upland environment. Hiking in Ireland can be challenging not only because of its wilderness, but the island has very little sign posted hiking trails in the mountains or hills. In addition to this, as being an island in the Atlantic we experience the forces of nature; storms and weather events. In other words, Ireland is probably the best place in Europe to learn a new outdoor skill like Mountain Skills. The aim of this course is to help you learn the skills you need to get out hiking in the hills and mountains independently, safely and responsibly. You will learn how to navigate with confidence by any type of weather conditions. A Mountain Skills course is run over 2 days in an upland environment and covers: Map reading, map description, map scale, contour lines, land and ground features, navigation legs, simple navigation techniques, setting the map, the 5 D, estimation of direction & destination, grid reference, mountain hazards, hypothermia, mountain environment, timing, pacing, route planning, route card, emergency procedures, personal equipment, safe movement skills, river crossing and much more… Some level of fitness is essential in taking part in this course. Each course (MS1 / MS2) is a 20 hour syllabus which includes indoor and outdoor sessions and night navigation (MS2) **A course includes:** Maps and compass provided, tea breaks, course notes, 3 route cards, a free hiking day practice as part of a weekend. **For Only €100 for under 18 and students and €120 for adults.** Accommodations can be provided Feb 21-22 MS1 Comeragh, Co.Waterford Feb 26/March 01 - MS2 in Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow March 21-22 MS1 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow March 28-29 MS2 Glenmalure, Co.Wicklow April 09-10 MS1 Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow For more information contact us at: [aeaccom@gmail.com](mailto:aeaccom@gmail.com) / +35387 9691193 Or go to: [www.mountainadventures74.com](http://www.mountainadventures74.com)

Create your own resin earrings in Dublin! Join my hands-on workshop and design unique, handmade pieces from scratch. No experience needed — just creativity and good vibes 💫 🎨 Limited spots available!

# **🌍 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 (per round) • 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

**Rescheduled to 1st of Aprli.** Let's meet over drinks and/or food, at ***Kyodai Izakaya*** on Eden Quay, in Dublin. We still need a venue for presentations. If anyone can help, please get in touch (e.g. via Discord). The minimum requirement is a room with a screen, or projector. We have a Discord server, which you're welcome to join: https://discord.gg/nCBrCXB6 Clojure Ireland is sponsored by [Taxamo - a Vertex Company](https://twitter.com/taxamo).

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Colombus Code & Coffee is thrilled to partner with Central Ohio Azure to put on the global Azure community day! RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/central-ohio-azure/events/313484939/ View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

We're bringing the community together for a casual happy hour with ServiceNow-themed trivia, food and drinks, and great conversation. Details coming soon - for now, save the date and plan to join us for connection and fun.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas