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⚠️ 1. New Venue: [carmelite community centre ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vhgfaj8BN4Bsztn46)(Aungier St) (The big room downstairs) 2. Start time: 7:20PM This event has a different topic each time and includes a variety of interactive exercises. It's an engaging and creative way to express ourselves, and connect with how others think, feel and deal with life. We will aim to provide a supportive and safe environment and open up about our lives freely. A lot of times we don't talk about what we are really going through because we are worried of what people might think of us. This causes us to bottle things up, feel disconnected with the people around us or feel ashamed of ourselves. Anything you share in the session is confidential and shall not be disclosed outside of the room. Please only RSVP if you intend to come and change your RSVP to 'No' if you are not going to be able to attend. **PRICE**: 7 € to cover costs (Revolut/Cash/Paypal). Please pay the fee after the event. **TIME**: We will start at 19:20 and finish at 21:00. Please be on time, to respect the event and other members in the group. **VENUE**: Carmelite community centre 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2, D02 T258 \*\*Keep in touch with us: \*\*[https://activesocialconnections.com](https://activesocialconnections.com/)

A casual meetup for people working or interested in GIS The goal is simple: meet people in the geospatial industry, exchange ideas, discuss projects, and grow the Irish geospatial community. No presentations. No pressure. Just good conversations. Whether you are a student, analyst, developer, planner, engineer, or just curious about maps and spatial tech — you are welcome. Bring: * yourself * project ideas * questions * interesting map stories

This event is open to all for casual practice. However, coaching is not provided. 2 hrs of climbing can be followed by a pint at Rascals :) About Gravity Climbing Gym: For anyone new to Gravity, they ask that you must have climbed at least 6 times in the last year or that you book an induction session directly with Gravity (€28) https://www.gravityclimbing.ie/inductions If you like you can book your induction for the same time as this meetup and join us after (if available). -You'll also need to sign their digital waiver ahead of climbing for your first time at the gym. A link to the form can be found [here](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5efc94f241c0b/web/) **Please note, all activities are carried out at members' own liability.** Cost: Basic entry cost to Gravity €14.5 Climbing shoes rental €4 Chalk rental €1 Initial registration €5 (1st visit only) Getting there: Parking is available in front of the building Luas red line nearest stop is Blackhorse 13 & 69 bus routes stop about a 5 minute walk from the gym. G1/G2 bus routes stop about 8 minutes from the gym Bike racks are provided at the gym Please aim to arrive 10 mins before the start time to allow for registration if you need it. Looking forward to seeing you there!

These group harmony singing and vocal exploration sessions are for anyone who is longing to connect to themselves and others through the voice in service to a more loving world. These 5 weekly Thursday night sessions which run from 30 Apr to 28 May, are all about freeing your voice, singing in harmony and feeling part of a community of warm, friendly people. We will continue till 2 July, so you can also enrol on another 5 week set after this one if you feel inspired to keep going! Over the course of these sessions we will explore together what it is like to cultivate a sense of **being enough (with less effort)**. This is a radical rejection of the ideology of self-improvement, productivity, speed, talent, growth and individualism which we are surrounded by. When we sing, we work intimately with worries around what we sound like, whether the sounds we are making are acceptable, whether we are ‘doing it right’ and ultimately whether we are enough. As we notice these thoughts and feelings, we can invite the ease with which we were born to return. We also work intimately with liberation of our breath and body. > In these sessions you will be invited to become more aware of opportunities to try less, let go more and you will learn about how to support your voice through diaphragmatic breathing and somatic connection. Humans have gathered to use their voices as tools for healing, prayer, divination, plant communication, echoes of topography, expressions of identity, creators of harmony and much more but music and singing have been reduced largely to entertainment and big business in modern capitalist culture. In these sessions we **reclaim our voices as technologies of connection and enchantment**. Singing is not for the few, it is our birthright and a means to better health and wellbeing. We will experience beauty not only in the aesthetics of our voices but in their authenticity and capacity to connect us. We do not have to sound or look beautiful to *be* beautiful as we are all miraculous beings simply by existing. Singing is one of the most powerful tools to connect and bond human beings so as we sing together, you will experience a sense of being held in a container of human sound, a balm for the soul. You may even experience a sense of ‘interbeing’, a deep sense of interconnectedness and non-duality. Contrary to what we are told, us humans are not on this Earth to compete with and dominate each other. > We are all leaves of the same tree, cells of the same organism, stewards of the same Earth. This course will also be rooted in what we can **learn from Indigenous and traditional cultures and from living systems (nature)**. We will sing songs which connect us to our ancestral lineages and to the Earth. We will musically explore and celebrate concepts from the Global South such as Ubuntu (a set of related African value systems emphasising interconnectedness) and Buen Vivir (a Latin American concept describing living well as sustainably living in harmony within a community including humans and nature) as well as those from closer to home such as ‘*Dinnseanchas’, meaning* lore and knowledge of place and ‘d*úchas’* (heritage and wildness, a sense of where you come from, to whom and to where you belong). This course is open to all, regardless of how you sound and previous experience. The Facilitator: Rachel is a song leader with a background in ethnomusicology and has spent time with many communities around the world facilitating and researching music making, Rachel is also an educator and uses music and singing as a tool for for learning and changemaking in the areas of wellbeing, diversity, sustainability, social justice and community building community. ##### **Booking & Pricing:** 5 week course €140 - €90 sliding scale Info and sign ups: https://fullcirclechange.ie/event/rooted-together-in-harmony/

I saw somebody else do this, and thought it was a great idea A photo walk for those who want to take photographs and for those who want to get their photos taken We will grab some pics at some of Dublins spots. Great if you’re a photographer looking to get some practice in portrait photography or if you’d like to go home with some great pics of u. All photographs provided will be free. Towards the end we can all go to a pub/cafe and review the photos (optional). I have a few spots in mind and would be very happy to get more suggestions

Have you been wanting to get better photographs of yourself but your phone is just not doing it? Then this event is for you. I’m organising this event with other photographers, and I thought I’d share it here as well so more people who want their portraits taken can join. The event will be taking place in Dublin city centre. The exact location will be announced closer to the date. All photos provided by the photographers will be free of charge

**COST: LECTURE ONLY: FREE** Renowned for her novels and short stories, including *The Death of the Heart,* *The Heat of the Day*, and *The Last September*, Elizabeth Bowen is one of Ireland's most enduring literary figures. Since 2022, the[ Elizabeth Bowen Society](http://www.bowensociety.com/ "http://www.bowensociety.com/") have organised an annual lecture for the writer's birthday, and this year the Irish Writers Centre is delighted to collaborate on this fantastic day exploring and discussing the legacy of Elizabeth Bowen. **Annual Bowen Birthday Lecture** 1.30pm – 3.00pm: Annual Birthday Lecture by Bowen expert Diana Hirst, author of *The Aesthetic of Elizabeth Bowen’s Novels - Light, Atmosphere, Fragmentation, and Sensation.* Diana's lecture will be titled: 'Oh, Madam...The Start of a Fifteen-Year Bowen Journey.' DETAILS: **13:15:** Meet inside the main entrance of the Irish Writers Centre **13:30** Lecture begins **15:30** Lecture Ends Depending on the numbers that come on the day, we will go for tea/coffee afterwards **GET YOUR TICKET FIRST, THEN PRESS ATTEND!**

Make New Friends💏! This Event is a large Monthly Social Salsa Dance Party 🎉🎊🎇 & Dance Show for Salsa Dancers and for New Solo people who want to learn Salsa dancing. This Salsa Dance Party will be held in a large hall. There is Bar facilities, cheaper drinks and toilets are avaliable. Time of Dance Party from about 9.30pm/10pm. till after 1 am. Dress: Neat Dress. (Salsa Dance class lesson from 8.45pm to 9.30pm.). There are Salsa Social Dance Classes on Thursday evenings for those who like to learn or improve Salsa dancing. The entrance fee for the Salsa Party is 15 euros cash at the Door, which includes the Salsa class lesson and Dance Show. This is very good value. Place of large Hall is in Dublin 8. There is a large Free Car Parking at the back also. Dublin Bus 2 mins walk. There will be many other solo people attending from all around Ireland beside this meetup who already know this venue. In the past Social Salsa Dance Parties, over 270 people attended. Please Note: Salsa Dancing involves people touching each other during dancing and classes. https://youtu.be/DWir_XczIE8?is=YWe0j-H3tECeWaQx https://youtu.be/iyLdoQGBchQ?feature=shared So if you are Solo, like Social Dancing, meeting new people and or like a free lesson to start learning Salsa dancing, RSVP and I will send you the Dance Party Address Details on the day of the event. Many people come solo, so do not worry, come solo or bring your friends with you and enjoy the great Latino music and social Salsa dancing.

_**Please note: There is always a group of regular attendees. Our WhatsApp community is our primary mode of communication. Meetup is used to promote our regular gatherings to, and communicate with, newcomers.**_ Join us for a cozy evening of conversation at our Dublin Sapphics Meetup! This event is for all adult LBTQ+ women* individuals looking to connect with like-minded friends in a casual and inclusive environment. Whether you're a social enthusiast or just looking to make new connections, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and socialise with fellow members of the community. Our Dublin Sapphics events are aimed at fostering a welcoming space where everyone can feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Come join us for a delightful evening of camaraderie - we can't wait to meet you!

**Kick off your summer with a blast from the past! Join us at Noosh Cafe Bar on Friday, June 5th for a Totally Tubular 80s Singles Party.** *Experience the decade’s greatest hits like never before with our live Video DJ spinning iconic music videos all night long. We’ll get the party started with a complimentary welcome drink on arrival, plus exclusive drink specials to keep the retro vibes flowing. Whether you’re looking for your "Material Girl" or just want to dance like it's 1984, grab your neon and head to Noosh Cafe Bar on Friday June 5th for the ultimate summer mixer!* 📼📺🕹🕺👾🍹🤩🥳💾🌈🕶⚡️ Whether you're looking for a new connection or just want to enjoy a night out, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet new people and maybe even find that special someone. [Check out the YouTube video of our Video DJ at Noosh for our NYE party.](https://youtube.com/shorts/U3OIwmOIH1o?is=NSVREhpOg1Ip_8uW) **📅 Date & Time:** Friday 5th June at 7 PM ⏰ **Time:** 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM **📍 Location:** Noosh Cafe Bar, Beacon, Sandyford 🎟 **Tickets:** [Eventbrite](www.eventbrite.ie/e/80s-singles-summer-party-tickets-1989082380946?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1qro5wf*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU0OTA0MzcxOS4xNzc5MDk5MzE2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzkwOTkzMTUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzkwOTkzMTUkajYwJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true) (€2.07 booking fee) 🎟 **Tickets:** [Powertik](ie.powertik.com/events/80-s-singles-summer-party) (NO booking fee) 🎧 **Music:** Live Video DJ playing all the classic 80's hits. 🏙 Venue exclusively hired. 🍻 Welcome drink included. 👕 Cloak room. 🚋 Easy access (Stillorgan luas a short walk, taxis, underground and on-street parking). *Welcome drink: any pint of beer or glass of white or red wine or any non-alcoholic drink.* *Food: Burger and chips or 8x wings and chips or falafel and chips or a donor box.* #SinglesParty #NooshCafeBar #Sandyford #DublinNightlife #SingleLife #80spartydublin #80ssinglesparty #BeaconSandyford

**Evening Walk in Malahide Park & Castle.** **When : Friday, 5th the of June** **Meeting Point : Malahide Dart Station (Main Enterance)** **How to get there ? By taking the DART, H2 Bus (Via Howth Road), 42 (Via Malahide Road) Bus or the Commuter Train.** We will walking for around 1-2 Hours around the Park & Castle then we will go to Malahide Main Street for some food and drinks. Every event is 5 Euro's, you can pay by using Revolut or Cash. I hope to see you.

*Note: this is a demonstration event only, you **will not** shoot you own images. However, if you bring your camera we can test it for compatibility with the studio lights.* Bondage elements can add an extra layer of emotion and artistry to your images. Sample images on the internet are however dominated by BDSM style shots that are often sexualized and emphasize the model being in distress. In this demonstration Rachel and I show ways to use bondage elements in an artistic way. We explore the types of accessories that work best in artistic images and the best way to photograph them. Our model is Rachel Adams, an internationally known fetish model with many years of experience in this genre.

TOPIC (TBD): Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving." The film continues John Carney’s “long run of success with yet another charmer” and “a sharp, hopeful crowd-pleaser that strikes the right notes!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus, this is a perfect early stop on our Summer of Ice Cream! Their menu uses made-from-scratch recipes in an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, crepes, waffle sticks, specialty coffee & espresso, and more! Their specialty shakes are as delicious as they are over-the-top and they offer an extensive vegan menu! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the upstairs lobby between 6:25 and 6:35pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised for this opening night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan