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**[Update] This workshop is for people who are new to programming.** We are delighted to start our first of the our workshop series with Introduction to Python. You will learn Python through making a text-based adventure game. Workshop content: * Command Line * Virtual Environment (don't be too scared of this, it's really handy, I promise) 😊 * Basic datatypes (e.g. variables) * Basic data structures (e.g. list, dicts) You will be able to write and execute Python scripts. At the end, you have created a basic interactive text-based adventure game. 🙏 Thanks to following volunteers helping me faciltate: * Andressa Valadares (also organised hosting and pizza) * Boon Chin Look * Lorena Seabra * Michael Twomey **FAQ** **Do I need to bring anything?** Yes, bring your laptop (and don't forget your charger). **Do I need to set up anything on my laptop?** Have access to a Command Prompt/Terminal before you do the next steps (installing uv an Python) **Windows users**: Go to the Start menu or screen, and enter "Command Prompt" in the search field. * Go to Start menu → All Programs → Accessories → **Command Prompt** **Mac users**: Here's how to open **Terminal** : [https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac) **Linux users**: It will be probably under Applications → Accessories → Terminal, or Applications → System → **Terminal**, Once you can access Command Prompt (Windows)/Terminal (MacOS/Linux), proceed to next steps. **Installing uv and Python** * Install **uv** - [https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/) * With **uv** install **Python** by typing the following in your terminal: "**uv python install 3.14**" - [https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/) **Code Editor** * Install a code editor, e.g. **Visual Studio Code** \-\- if you have your own coding editor\, feel free to use it\. [https://code.visualstudio.com/](https://code.visualstudio.com/) * Or use another code editor of your choice, e.g. [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) **Do you have a Code of Conduct?** A. Yes, you can find it at dublin.pyladies.com

We are so happy to be returning to Hedigan’s! Join us for a lovely evening of music and song in a relaxed, supportive space. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all levels of musicians and singers are very welcome. ​Performers: Space is limited to 12 performers to ensure everyone gets their time in the spotlight. Please secure your spot by booking through the app! ​Listeners: If performance spots are full, we’d still love for you to come along, listen, and soak up the atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way to build confidence and get a feel for the session. ​The Details: There is a small €2 kitty fee. As the venue hosts us for free, we kindly ask that you support the bar by purchasing a drink or two. ​A Note on Parking: The car park directly outside is convenient but strictly monitored, so please double-check the rates to avoid a €125 unclamping fee! For a stress-free evening, there are several other parking options within a 5-minute walk, including the Tesco car park (which is usually free after 6:30 PM, but do check the signs!).

Open jam Full backline provided ( expect keyboard) (drummer bring cymbals/snare) Doors 8 music 8:30-11 Ask for Hector to play No jamming with your own band!! 5€ entry for players/students 10€ For general admission

The January lecture will be on The Irish Jacobite army 1689-91 by Dr Harman Murtagh Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 8pm Rathmichael Parish School, Shankill The January lecture will be by Dr Harman Murtagh on The Irish Jacobite army 1689-91 Dr Murtagh is a former senior lecturer and visiting fellow at Athlone Institute of Technology, now a constituent college of the new Technological University of the Shannon. Educated in the Trinity history school and the Law Society of Ireland, he is a former president of the Military History Society of Ireland whose journal The Irish Sword, he edited for twenty-four years. He has also served as president of the Group for the Study of Irish Historic Settlement. He has written four books, the latest of which is The Irish Jacobite army, published by Four Courts Press in 2024. He is also the author of numerous articles, book chapters and contributions to The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, The Dictionary of Irish Biography and the ‘Athlone’ fascicle of The Royal Irish Academy’s Irish Historic Towns Atlas. A companion volume to The Irish Jacobite army is in preparation. And, as always, the talk is at 8pm, and will be in in Rathmichael School, Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin – [https://rathmichaelhistoricalsociety.ie/location/](https://rathmichaelhistoricalsociety.ie/location/)

IFSC Toastmasters will hold its next meeting on Weds 7th Jan at 6.30pm. It will take place in the CIE Boardroom in Connolly Station, North Dock, Dublin 1. Please ensure that you are up on the Station Concourse outside Tom Stanley newsagents by 6:15pm sharp as late arrivals will not be permitted access. [Connelly Station Concourse Locator](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ew5HA8BxgfoFyHm28) (Eircode: D01V6V6) [Meeting Point Picture](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bKQNl_6wEXY6WrcbKBfYsqbY1nkqnhHo/view?usp=drive_link) You can expect to receive a warm welcome and experience the different ways we help our members and guests achieve their public speaking goals. Our meetings have a variety of speaking opportunities ranging from spontaneous topic discussions to prepared speeches and more formal roles. You can sit back and absorb the meeting or get involved a little and introduce yourself. Either way you can be assured of a fun and interesting evening of personal development. We really hope to see you there!

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. Whether it’s trying out exciting activities or restaurants. Discovering hidden gems in the city, or simply enjoying meaningful conversations. This is a place to step outside your comfort zone and share life’s adventures with like-minded people. Come as you are, leave with new friends, and discover just how fun life can be when we experience it side by side! **About this event:** A relaxed midweek social drinks in J.T Pim's. A great opportunity to meet different people. The area reserved is by the back of the bar. There will be reserved signs on the tables. Please check back here on the day of the event for a description of your host. **Important information:** RSVPs are not a true representation of the number of people attending as it's only one of the platforms we use. Continuous no shows, will be removed from guest lists. Please bring ID in case the doorman ask you for proof of age. Doesn't matter if you're 25 or 55, please bring ID. Minimum age to come to this event is 23. You must purchase a drink if attending this event as the pub won't be too happy with people congregating in their pub without purchasing anything. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Give us a follow on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

Hy ,, I have "adopted" this group, because I love music creativity and would like to develop the group, BUT before imposing my ideas I would like you , as existing members to state what you want from this group, I have made an effort as I had 3 groups and close one (merged it with another) so that I could stop this group from its demise (which meetup HQ advised would close this week) so you can either mail me , or post ideas on discussion OR I have use of a central town location from 4-7 PM on the 8th January ... in the meantime BEST wishes Xared

Hey **Dublin Friends**! I’m organizing a relaxed evening where we can get to know each other better and just have a good time. Whether you’re new to the group or already familiar with a few faces, this is **a chance to chat, make new connections, and just enjoy some downtime together**. Grab a drink, maybe a bite to eat, and join in for a friendly night with easygoing conversation and great company. **Come solo or bring a friend, everyone’s welcome!** **📅 Date & Time:** Friday, Jan 9 at 7:30 PM **📍 Location:** O'Reilly's Bar (Under Tara station) Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Looking forward to meeting you all 😊 **Note / Disclaimer:** **📸 Follow us:** [@dublinfriendsmeetup](https://www.instagram.com/dublinfriendsmeetup) for event highlights, updates, and photos. Feel free to tag us in your pictures from the walk! 🌐 **Visit our website:** dublinfriendsmeetup.com for details on this and future events. **⚠️ Safety Reminder:** Participation is at your own risk. Please come prepared and take responsibility for your safety. **📷 Photo & Video Policy:** By attending, you acknowledge that photos/videos may be taken and shared on social media. If you prefer not to be included, let the organizer know in advance. #DublinFriends #SocialNight #MeetNewPeople #DublinEvents #FridayVibes #GoodTimesDublin #DublinSocial #NewConnections #NightOutDublin #ChatAndConnect Dublin friends \| social night \| meet new people \| Friday event \| Dublin community \| casual meetup \| fun evening \| networking Dublin \| friendly gathering \| city social

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 sate 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:** 5 € to cover the room (Revolut/Cash/ Paypal). Please pay the fee after the workshop. • **TIME:** We will start at 19:25 and finish at 20:55. Please be on time, to respect other members in the group. • **VENUE:** We are meeting at the Abbey Presbyterian Church - Parnell Square N, Rotunda, Dublin 1 (entrance on the side of Frederick St.). The room is on the first floor, at the back on your left. • **NOTE:** Even though the event is held in a religious institution, the group and the event are entirely secular and the exercises are by no means related to spirituality or religion.

Happy New Year, all Independent Movie Lovers You are invited meet at 7 pm, on Friday the 9th of January 2026. This meeting is at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square, Dublin. We will discuss the film: **Sentimental Value** (2025), directed by Joachim Trier. Joachim Trier is a Norwegian director, who directed the acclaimed Oslo trilogy which includes the movies Reprise and Oslo. We will also discuss: **Knives Out** (2019), directed by Rian Johnson, an American director and producer perhaps best known for directing 'Star Wars: the Last Jedi'. This is the first of the 'Knives Out' movies, not to be confused with the two sequels. We will watch the movies independently, and meet for discussion on Friday the 9th of January 2026, at 7 pm, at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square. **Sentimental Value** is showing at several Dublin cinemas, including the Light House cinema and the IFI Eustace Street, until Thursday the 8th of January. **Knives Out** is available for online rental on YouTube, Apple TV, and Sky Store. Michael Sheeran

Let's get together and play jazz standards! Get your chord changes from iRealPro, and the heads from the Real Book. All and any instruments and singers are welcome. This is an event organized by the community. If you plan to perform, please show up 30 minutes before the event, and say hello to the other musicians. How to participate in a jazz jam: http://bit.ly/dubjazz Frequently played tunes: http://bit.ly/dubjazztunes SINGERS: Make sure to know your key. KEYBOARD PLAYERS There’s a keyboard provided by participants on most sessions. DRUMMERS: There’s a drum kit provided by participants. Consider bringing your cymbals. GUITAR PLAYERS: Bring your instrument and a lead cord. BASS PLAYERS: Bring your instrument. QUIET INSTRUMENTS (violin, cello, nylon string guitar, etc): Bring a pickup, a lead cord, and a small monitor amp

Join us for this screening, we will discuss the book/film ( both getting raves) afterwards in a spoilerific chat. There will be food in Oscars before hand from 7.15 althought the seats for this are filled, screening at 830. Getting tiickets in advance is recommended There will be post movie discussions in Oscars for anyone interested.

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm the second & fourth Wednesday of every month at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters (HQ). Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens around 6:45pm. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Two Dollar Radio HQ! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! Other customers are welcome at Two Dollar HQ at the time, so please bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **ACCESSIBILITY:** Two Dollar Radio HQ's entrance door on Cline Street is wheelchair accessible, they have two gender-neutral bathrooms that are both wheelchair accessible, and their ordering and table-seating area is as well. Working service dogs are allowed. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Two Dollar Radio HQ does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public street parking on all surrounding streets, on both sides of Parsons Ave. You are also welcome to park in the Columbus Metropolitan Library parking lot across the street (1113 Parsons Ave). Two Dollar Radio HQ has a bike rack on the corner of Cline and Parsons, and the library has bike parking (across Parsons). * **FOOD/BEVERAGE:** Two Dollar Radio HQ is a bar and vegan cafe. Their food is 100% vegan and made from scratch, with love. They also serve a range of wine, beer, and cocktails, as well as coffees and teas. If you're able to, please consider thanking our venue by purchasing something!!

We'll be celebrating the last year with pizza, soda, and desert! While we eat, we'll also be watching Python: The Documentary together. AGENDA: 7:00pm - Opening announcements 7:10pm - Python: The Documentary screening

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!