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Dublin's Newest Language Exchange
Most language exchanges are built around **movement**. —fast rotations, brief chats, surface-level conversation.
New table. New person. Start again.
It feels productive. It isn’t.
Real conversations don’t happen in 10 minutes.
They start there. Then they get interesting.
At Flip Lingoes, **you stay.**
Same table. Same group. Enough time for real conversation and real connection, beyond the surface level.
Every 5 minutes, you switch roles: **fluent speaker ↔ learner**, not people.
Before you arrive, **[create a profile here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/)**[,](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/) tell us what language you're learning.
This helps our **automated matching algorithm** put you in the right small group.
No awkward searching. No guesswork. Simply scan the QR code on arrival and it automatically matches you with fluent speakers of your target language.
We host events at Zanzibar Locke: calm, well-designed, easy to hear, easy to focus.
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**Event Flow**
6:45–7:15 → Seamless check-in (QR code, get matched, sit down)
7:15–8:30 → Language Exchange (structured, focused)
8:30 → Optional social + snacks included
**Crispy chicken wings. Cheesy loaded nachos.** Straight from Zanzibar Locke’s kitchen. Perfect for chatting, relaxing, and refueling after a great language session.
**Entry:** €8 (tasty snacks included)
**Bundles:** 4 events €24 \| 10 events €50\, purchase [here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/?pricing_filter=in_person#bundles-section) in advance for express check in. Save time and money.
**Be generous and invite a friend for free:**
It's simple. Create a profile [here](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/), log in, and click “**Invite Friend** to sign up.” It generates a link and you send that to them. Easy and your friend will thank you later ;)
If they register for the event before you, you both get free entry.🙌
\*P.S We ask if you consider to buy a drink at the bar upon arrival and support their venue and excellent hospitality in the heart of Dublin.
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**Why Flip Lingoes works:**
* Go deeper: longer conversations at the same table
* Speak with the right people via automated matching
* Smooth, calm, focused environment
* Fun social finish
If you’re tired of restarting conversations and want to **actually speak beyond the greeting and small talk**, this is your place.
[Flip Lingoes](https://www.fliplingoes.com) is a new and innovative language exchange event, with a clear vision: **To upgrade language exchange events online and in cities around the world.** Currently in Dublin, Zurich and Online. **Can you guess our next city?**
**Flip into our world:**
**[On Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fliplingoes/)**
**[Sign up to FlipLingoes.Com](https://www.fliplingoes.com/language-exchange-dublin/)**
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NEW & LOWER BEGINNERS: Tennis Lesson for €15-20 in UCD (7pm: 17/06)
If you’re new to tennis or have had several lessons, please join this lesson 🎾
Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly…
Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu
For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇
Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info
DubJUG 267: Squarespace HQ
Our June meetup sees us live, in-person at Squarespace's Dublin HQ!
Come join Java senior software expert, UK's Diana Nanuti (former Devoxx UK speaker), along with Squarespace engineers Shradha Shankar and Darragh Clarke who will shed light on the technology being adopted in their day-to-day working lives.
FULL TALK DETAILS & OFFICIAL BOOKING >>>>>
[https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/267-live-at-squarespace](https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/267-live-at-squarespace)
Wednesday Evening Zazen (meditation)
Join us for zazen (mediation) on Wednesday evening.
**Wednesday** is for existing students. Beginners or newcomers to the dojo can arrange an introduction to zazen practice by sending an email. zen.in.ireland@gmail.com
**On Wednesday**, students have the opportunity for daisan which is one-to-one with the teacher and gives the opportunity to ask questions in relation to the practise. It is a wonderful **opportunity** to deepen ones understanding and practise of Zen.
**Mary Soshin Laheen** is the teacher at Earth+Sky Zen.
Recommended donation is €5.
We accept donations using the following Paypal link: PayPal.Me/earthskyzen
The weekly schedule. Please arrive 10 minutes before start.
Monday: 7am
Tuesday: 7am
Wednesday: 7am
Wednesday: 6.15pm
Thursday: 7am
Sunday: 6.15pm
Upper Beginners &
Intermediates: Tennis Lesson for €15-20 in UCD (8pm: 17/06)
If you’ve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson 🎾
Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly…
Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu
For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click below 👇
Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info
Career Lab
**Work Together, Win Together.**
The Future of Work isn’t just jobs or going solo; it’s groups of people building things together.
Collabie is where you can join forces with other like-minded people to create ideas, projects, apps, income, and assets, etc. I aim to have experts in AI & Automation on hand to help guests, too.
Everyone will get to participate in my new Collabie experience and introduce themselves to others there in an Open Mic section.
Come along and collaborate with like-minded people who want to help each other succeed.
**Extras**
\- Portobello Bar\, Dublin 2 \- D02 CF40
\- Doors open at 6pm
\- Some volunteers are invited to help out and get some event experience
\- Food & drink are available to purchase at the venue
**Previous Feedback -** Rishmita Aich
"I loved how inclusive, informative, and open the community was. I've been to professional networking events before, and sometimes they tend to get a bit cliquey (when too many senior execs or startup founders are involved), but I was really glad this wasn't like that at all!"
**The Organiser**
I’m an innovator in digital business for 25 years, including starting and selling a personal brand side hustle called 'Connector'.
Recently, I published a book about the Future of Work, introducing the idea of Career Assets, as the Career Ladder is broken. I will have some copies of 'Learn Earn Own' available at a special offer price of €10 if you want a signed copy.
Get weekly updates on events and other opportunities by subscribing to my website [[www.conorlyn.ch](http://www.conorlyn.ch/)]
**Conor's Links**
Previous event photos and other handy links like our WhatsApp group - [here](https://linktr.ee/conorlyn.ch)
**Free chapter of Learn Earn Own**
-> www.conorlyn.ch/p/im-sharing-chapter-1-of-learn-earn
Thanks!
Conor
Bikablo Face to Face! (PAID course)
Even when you believe you have no artistic talent – this is where you learn the basic visual vocabulary and ingredients for visualisation with the bikablo® technique. For example, drawing simple flipchart templates that you can use in your work the next day!
What’s more, you will have WorkVisible’s Francesco Bianchi as your trainer, to boost your learning in the room! For the first time, WorkVisible are open to the public in Dublin, to provide you with a first class in-person bikablo learning experience. You don't want to miss this!
**What to expect in our two-day visual facilitation training?**
Francesco will conduct the bikablo basics two-day-training-format, focusing on learning the bikablo visualisation technique and its application in presentation, facilitation, recording and knowledge-sharing. Whatever your experience in visual thinking, you are warmly welcome!
No matter how small or big your talent or experience, you will learn how to use small details to make large spaces look clear, attractive, and lively. Throughout the day Francesco will take plenty of time to answer your questions and guide you into the world of visual language with guidance and techniques suited to fit your individual progress.
***What does this mean in practice? We'll cover the following topics:***
**Holding the pen and drawing the line:** How do I draw clean lines and structure my space on the flipchart?
**Graphics and text containers:** How do I create simple arrows and connecting elements from basic geometric shapes in order to present related topics? Which text containers (e.g. speech bubbles) can be used to support which kinds of messages? Objects and symbols: How do I draw simple symbols to underline messages? What is essential, what can be left out?
**People:** What easy ways do bikablo® provide to draw people, roles, groups and situations? Colour and space: What are simple and fast options to colour elements and spaces in a quick and simple way that supports the graphic structure?
**Writing:** How do I improve my handwriting on the flipchart to make it more legible and attractive?
**Live scribing:** How can I use easy step-by-step techniques to record a dialogue in real-time and enhance a recorded poster with a key visual?
**Posters and settings:** How do I combine the ingredients (graphics, writing, symbols, figures, and colour) to create to the point visual translations of content and meaningful posters for different purposes (welcome, agenda, instructions, group work)?
***You’ll also receive the gifts below as part of the training:***
**bikablo® Starterset:** Every participant receives the official bikablo StarterSet including four visualisation markers and two StarterBooklets that summarise the principles, content and techniques of the training on 64 pages. So you can start using them as soon as you're back from the training!
**Documentation:** For your follow-up, you will receive a digital photo documentation of all results.
**!! NOTE !!: This is a paid, in person event delivered over 2 days.** Link to book here: [https://workvisiblestudios.com/upcoming-courses/p/bikablo-face-to-face-dublin-17th-18th-june](https://workvisiblestudios.com/upcoming-courses/p/bikablo-face-to-face-dublin-17th-18th-june)
Members of this community can benefit of a **10% discount using code DUBLIN10** at checkout
Learning Events This Week
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DDS Talks at Zalando
Dublin Data Science is having an event in Zalando for June. Zalando is one of the top Europe’s leading online fashion platform, connecting 62 million active customers with more than 7,000 brands across 29 markets.
We will have two talks: one from Senior Data Scientist at Zalando, Alex Martinelli, and one from DDS regular Duncan Healy.
**Talk 1:**
**Data Science at Zalando**
and a non-hyped view on how we optimize the use of LLMs for different tasks
In this talk I'll provide an overview of the data-science work happening in Zalando, focusing on core projects built right here in our Dublin office, including product-matching, product-tagging, and Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis (ABSA) for customer reviews. While the rapid evolution of LLMs has made them powerful tools for these tasks, we adopt and evaluate them carefully. I will discuss our practical, balanced approach to adopting and evaluating LLMs, demonstrating how we integrate them into our existing pipelines to achieve optimal performance while keeping infrastructure costs in check.
Alex Martinelli is a senior data-scientist at Zalando, previously worked for IBM-Watson. Mainly focusing on representation-learning, computer-vision and generative-models.
Additional hobbies and interests include procedural-computer-graphics in Blender, drawing and lucid-dreaming.
**Talk 2:**
**How to Tame the Dragons of Data**
Duncan Healy is a freelancer and DDS regular, he made the mistake of pontificating too often about LLMs and databases and now has to give a talk about it.
Beach Volleyball Beginners Learn and Play
**Whats App Group**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fzo6C5mURl2LaaeStuhBT9](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fzo6C5mURl2LaaeStuhBT9)
* Welcome to beach volleyball Learn and Play Beginners Event. We have volleyball events in multiple cities. Small group 20 spots each time. All the equipment is prepared. This event is for come to meet new friends, improve your Volleyball skill and have fun.
* We will **learn basic skills** **and practice drills** with our Host in the first hour.
* Then we’ll **play on the court** in the second hour.
**Book Early Bird Pass or Apply Host**
[https://www.extremelyshy.com/dublin](https://www.extremelyshy.com/dublin)
**One Time Drop In $10 Early Bird/$13.99 Regular**
* Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining)**Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.**
* Time: 11AM-1PM
* Location: Portmarnock Beach
* Openings: 20 spots
**12 Weeks Pass Early Bird $49, Regular $79**
* Every Sunday (No Events in Holiday or Raining) **Once the host is confirmed, we will notify you of the event start date via email.**
* Time: 11AM-1PM
* Location: Portmarnock Beach
* Openings: 20 spots
**Host: Reply the email after apply to confirm. Paid by Extremely Shy for your Effort.**
* We prepare equipment for you to setup. Scan QR code to check them in.
* Share your experience to our people in the first hour.
* Have fun with them in the second hour.
**Liability**
* The organizer and any/all assistant organizers and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event.
* You acknowledge you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously.
* All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
The Heart Mantra Circle
The Heart Mantra Circle contribution €10 .....
Contribute at door or Viva revolute or PayPal
0871791012...
We would love you to join us for a Chanting session (Kiirtan) Spiritual singing.
We ask a Donation of €10 to cover hall rental ECT as we are a non profit group.
We bring a call and response singing to all who attend . Where through the music and the singing/chanting we bring joy into each others hearts and souls..
Seating is provided but if you wish may sit on the floor or dance if you feel you'd like to ..
Our aim is to open the heart through music and singing..
Lock forward to seeing you all..
Children always welcome 🤗
Heartfulness Group Meditation - Dublin (Arrive 9:45 AM for 10:00 AM Start)
### 🌸 What is Heartfulness Meditation?
Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and natural way to relax the mind, reduce stress, and connect with your inner self by bringing awareness to the heart ❤️. No prior experience is needed—just sit comfortably, close your eyes, and tune in to the calm within.
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### 🌟 Why join us?
🧘♀️ Let go of stress & tension
🎯 Improve focus & inner balance
🌿 Experience peace and clarity
💛 Connect with like-minded people
☕ Enjoy tea, coffee, and light snacks after the session
📍 **Venue:** Wisdom Centre 🕊
Sophia Housing Street, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8
**Eircode:** D08 YD91
📅 **When:** Sundays, ⏰ 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
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### 🕰️ Schedule:
🔸 **9:45 AM** – Arrive & settle in silence
🔸 **10:00 AM** – Guided relaxation & Heartfulness meditation 🧘♂️
🔸 **10:35 AM** – Reflection & sharing 💬
🔸 **10:50 AM** – Tea, coffee & light breakfast 🍵🥐
🔸 **11:30 AM** – Close
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### 🌱 New to meditation?
Everyone is welcome—whether you’re completely new or already practice meditation. 😊
Feel free to reach out to **Akarsh** at 📧 **ie.secretary@heartfulness.org** or drop us a message on Meetup if you’d like to let us know you’re coming. We’d love to have you join us! 💛
Upper Beginners: Tennis Lesson in UCD (3pm: 21/06)
If you’ve played for more than a few months and can maintain a consistent rally, please join this lesson 🎾
Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly…
Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu
For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click below 👇
Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info
NEW BEGINNERS: Tennis Lesson for €15-20 in UCD (10am: 21/06)
If you’re new to tennis or have only had a handful of lessons, please join this lesson 🎾
Lessons work on a pay as you go system with each lesson costing €20 with your sixth lesson free, making it €100 for 6 lessons that can attend occasionally or weekly…
Also, if you haven’t already join my group lessons WhatsApp group at the link below 👇
https://chat.whatsapp.com/CKXCPrOmQIcDepGYCZYZXu
For more info on lessons, prices and equipment that you can borrow for free, click the link below 👇
Www.Ellistennisdublin.Com/info
SOCIAL TENNIS in UCD for €10 (4pm: 21/06)
During social tennis, you’ll play several matches and rally, meet new people…
and play a wide range of playing abilities with those who have played tennis before!
It is suitable to all players but if you have not played before, please consider joining at least a few group lessons before considering social tennis… 😊
Please join my group chat for social tennis below 👇
Https://chat.whatsapp.com/G60iuOQFYm3E6p5yogUo21?mode=ems_copy_t
Learning Events Near You
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Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).
AI Agents 101: How to Make ChatGPT Do Actual Work
Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat.
But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review.
In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity.
We’ll cover:
* What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot
* How agents break tasks into steps
* Where agents are genuinely useful today
* Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review
* How to design simple AI workflows for your own work
* A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish
No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now.
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.
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B, Library lower level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Yarn Social at Delaware Library
If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, working with yarn, this is the group for you. Meet new friends, bring your projects, learn from others.
We will be there all day feel free to join or pop in for a little.
COhPy Monthly Meeting
**Improving Office in Franklinton**
Physical location:
Improving Office
330 Rush Alley Suite #150
Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages.
6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s).
Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code.
We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com



























