Sober Activities

These trips and nationally renowned for so many reasons ! The hikes The food The craic JUST CHECK OUT THE details [here : https://www.epic-retreats.org/retreats/june-provence-hiking-nice-france](https://www.epic-retreats.org/retreats/june-provence-hiking-nice-france)

\*\*\*WhatsApp Catherine on 087 9320165 to book, ask a question and get the exact class location\*\*\* Take a peaceful pause in the middle of your week with Lunchtime Relaxation in the beautiful surroundings of Fernhill Park & Gardens. This gentle outdoor session combines calming breathwork, mindfulness, and an immersive sound bath experience to help you reset both mentally and physically. Surrounded by nature, birdsong, trees and fresh air, you’ll be guided through simple grounding practices before settling into deep relaxation with soothing therapeutic sounds from crystal singing bowls, chimes, drum and other sound healing instruments. This class is designed to help reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and create space to slow down and reconnect with yourself during a busy week. No experience is needed — just come as you are. \- Gentle Breathwork \- Mindfulness \- Outdoor Sound Bath \- Nervous System Relaxation Time to Rest, Restore & Reconnect Fernhill Park & Gardens Every Thursday \| 1:00–2:00pm €10 per session Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, cushion, eye covering, optional hot water bottle, and anything else you need to stay warm and comfortable outdoors. To ask a question or book your spot and get the exact class location, contact Catherine on 087 932 0165. Payment through Revolut is preferred where possible.

# Bloomsday Festival 2026 Launch & Reception **Most people will be wearing Edwardian Costume!** **C0ST :F**ree, but you must booka ticket from the James joyce Centre Join us at **[The James Joyce Centre](https://www.jamesjoyce.ie/)** on **Thursday, 11th June** at **6pm** for the formal launch of this year’s **Bloomsday Festival** and **Bloomsday Film Festival**! The Bloomsday Festival is in full-swing this year with up to 100 events on June 11th-16th throughout Dublin. Our reception will feature talks, music, readings and some wine as we celebrate another year of Bloomsday celebrations. Join festival goers around Dublin and the world as we kick off this extraordinary time of the year. On Bloomsday, we are all Dubliners. The event is free but booking is essential. Doors open at 5.30pm. Details 5:30 pm Meet outside the main door of the James Joyce Centre **6:00pm** Launch begins **7:00pm** Festivities end **Looking forward to seeing everyone in their Edwardian Costume.** **GET your ticket FIRST!**

Tired of casual chit chat with no connection among strangers? Looking for a new activity to pick up on weekends? Ready to get your body moving, sweating, and discover a new side of yourself you did not know you had? You are in luck, we have just what the doctor ordered! Experience the wonderful environment that can only be had with the sound of Afro-Latin music. Learn to feel the rhythm and body movement of traditional Cuban Salsa, show off your moves with Sensual bachata, or simply come to have good craic and meet new folks! Class schedule as follows: ● **1930 - 2030pm:** Bachata class ● **2030 - 2130pm:** Cuban Salsa ● **VENUE**: Turk's Head Temple Bar 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2 ***Note***: *Meetup attendance list is not reflective of actual number of people that show up! Come with or without a partner and get ready to dance!* Check our website for specifics on upcoming events: [https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com](https://www.dublinsalsabachata.com/)

Come join me as we return to no. 14 Henrietta Street museum for another teatime talk: Henrietta Street History Dash! Date: 11th of June. Meeting: Inside main entrance at 5.45pm. Talk will take one hour. Talk will commence at 6pm. Please book your ticket through no. 14 Henrietta Street website. Cost for Adult : is €5 Cost for Seniors (over 60) : is €3 When you have booked your ticket, Please RSVP and let me know in the Meetup Comments when your ticket is booked. You will then be moved to the going list. Attendance at this event is for paid ticket holders only. With only six minutes for each speaker to deliver their talk, this promises to be a fun and fast-paced event! Topics to include: Rosie Hackett’s connection to no. 14 Henrietta Street. Diddley Women as the tenement breadwinners and the beginning of credit unions. The Bed of Bartholomew Mosse in no. 14 Henrietta Street. The Glimmer Man and his work around tenements. Childhood in the Tenements Discoveries in the 1911 census about a family tied to 14 Henrietta Street Homemade goods from early 20th century tenement life. I look forward to seeing you there.

Escape to the sun-kissed landscapes of Provence this June, where balmy warmth and pristine dry trails beckon for unforgettable adventures. Immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of charming villages, alive with bustling markets and lively festivals that capture the essence of springtime joy. Join an fun gathering of fellow hikers arriving from Ireland, forging connections amid stunning scenery. [https://www.epic-retreats.org/retreats/june-provence-hiking-nice-france](https://www.epic-retreats.org/retreats/june-provence-hiking-nice-france)

**🌿 Active travelers, I invite you to a loop walking route around the Howth Peninsula in Dublin.** **✨ What will you get on our hike?** **•Meet new people and connect with like-minded people.** **•Beautiful views for contemplation and photography.** **•Intense aerobic workout.** **🔃Distance: 12 km** **📈Ascent: 240 meters** **📉Descent: 240 meters** **🏋️‍♂️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️** **How to know if you can handle the route: climbing to the 10th floor of a building is a 24-meter climb.** **We'll be walking at a moderate pace with breaks. Small sections of the route run along steep cliffs.** **🗓 Date: Every Sunday** **⏰ Start time: 11:15 arrive 5 minutes in advance)** **📍 Start and finish point: Howth DART station. (We are right outiside when you exit the railway station)** **🕓 Duration: 4,5 hours. ** **💶 Cost: €8 per person.** **What to bring with you?** **Don’t dress up too warm, as you will warm up pretty well during the hike. I highly recommend to take tracking poles with you. ** **A bottle of water would be essential, as there no sourses of water along the whole route. ** **You can bring a small amount of food, as we will have a stop for a lunch. ** **Important notice** **Persons younger 18 years old only accompanied by elders. ** **For the comfort and safety of the whole group:** **No use of alcohol before or during the trip allowed.** **Smoking or vaping is not allowed during the walk and can be done only during stops, on the distance from the group.** **Actual amount of members will differ from the one on MeetUp as we use different sources to attract people. ** **Looking forward to see you with us! Come along and invite your friends and family! ** **✉️ For registration press button that you are going.** **For additional information, please contact us via** **Telegram: @Yuriy_Rokossovskiy** **What’sApp: +380508648491** **Mobile: +353851209348**

Are you Solo and Single!! Easily Make new 💑 friends🍻 with Speed Friending! No need for Apps 😀We are meeting for social drinks including soft drinks 🍺🍸🍷 at Lemon & Duke Bar. The Lemon & Duke has great food 🍤🌮🍔🍟🍲also. We will be inside the Bar area. Please, at least buy a drink or a soft drink or so, as we may not be welcomed again to certain bars. We will go to another late bar afterwards for dancing. So Dress Nice & neat please. Leave your surfing cloths and 🏖 surfboards at home please.😂 https://youtu.be/wD0Mm6WIcYs?feature=shared Many new people come solo to socialize and make new friends, so do not worry if you are solo, you are welcome to join us. I will introduce you to others in the group,so you are no longer solo. 😆Welcome to ask me questions about hiking gear and 🐬🐠🐡 scuba diving.

Do you understand French but struggle to speak naturally when it’s time to respond? Join a relaxed **French conversation group** where we use a **real conversation between 2 native speakers** as a way to practise speaking French in a natural and structured way. This is not a traditional lesson. It’s a guided conversation space where you **practise speaking** through **real-life content**. \#\# 📰 This session’s topic : an **authentic French conversation** between 2 native speakers expressing their opinion about a movie. In this session, we will work with a short clip of Tow french **Youtubers discussing a movie**🎬. \#\# 🎥 BEFORE THE SESSION Before the meetup, you will watch a short French vidéo clip from Youtube. This video will give you the key vocabulary and context so you feel more comfortable speaking during the session. You will also receive a few simple comprehension questions to help you prepare your ideas. \#\# 💬 DURING THE MEETUP \(ONLINE\) We will use this content as a starting point for discussion and speaking practice. You will be guided through conversation questions to help you : * Give your opinion about a film or video. * Nuance your opinion (using expressions like a bit, rather, quite, not really…). * Compare or revise a previous judgement. * Justify your opinion by giving reasons. * Give a rating and explain your choice. You don’t need perfect French — the goal is to speak and build confidence. \#\# 🗣️ ACTIVITY FORMAT The session will include : * group discussion based on the video * guided speaking questions * interactive conversation practice * a final speaking activity / role-play based on the scenario * \#\# 🎯 WHAT YOU WILL IMPROVE By the end of the session, you will have practised how to: * speak more spontaneously in French * understand and react to real French content * build confidence when expressing ideas * move from “I understand” to “I can respond” \#\# 🌿 ATMOSPHERE This is a supportive, low-pressure environment. Mistakes are welcome and part of the learning process. The goal is communication, not perfection. \#\# 👥 LEVEL Intermediate French learners (you should already understand basic French and be able to form simple sentences). \#\# ⭐ FREE EVENT – FEEDBACK APPRECIATED This is a free session, and your feedback is very important for me as I build these conversation groups. At the end of the meetup, I’ll kindly ask participants to leave a short review about their experience — it really helps others decide whether to join future sessions. \#\# 📩 Feel free to join or message me if you have any questions

**Must get your ticket on Eventbrite:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-singles-night-cocktail-on-arrival-the-stapleton-dublin-2-tickets-1989841712126?aff=oddtdtcreator **For more information on the event, click on Eventbrite link:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-singles-night-cocktail-on-arrival-the-stapleton-dublin-2-tickets-1989841712126?aff=oddtdtcreator **Important information:** Minimum age to attend is 27. Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** Please bring ID in case the doorman ask you for proof of age. RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. You can get a ticket whether you're on the RSVP or Waitlist. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie Follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/yinyangevents.ie/

A relaxed belly dance-inspired movement session in Dublin city centre. This class is an accessible movement practice designed to support wellbeing, posture, and gentle full-body fitness. We work from simple foundational movements and focus on: ✨ Core strength and stability ✨ Posture and body alignment ✨ Hip, lower back, and leg mobility ✨ Coordination and balance ✨ Body awareness and relaxation No experience is required. This is an open-level session where we explore movement in a simple and supportive way, without performance pressure. The focus is on how the body feels, not how it looks. *** ## Social & Community After the session, you are welcome to stay for a coffee or lunch nearby in Dublin city centre. A relaxed way to connect and enjoy the weekend. *** 📍 Mind the Step Café, Dublin City Centre 🕛 Saturday 12:00 PM 💶 €10 contribution towards studio rental (class itself is free)

**Hands in the Soil: Community Growing, Learning & Craic** This first gathering will be a relaxed mix of **hands-on garden work, shared learning, and good conversation**. It’s about getting together in a real space, doing something practical, and seeing what ideas and connections might grow from there. On the day, we’ll: * Get our **hands dirty** with some light garden work and soil prep * Do some **seed sowing** and talk about what grows well locally * **Make kombucha together** and chat about fermentation, food, and simple home practices * Share knowledge, questions, and experiences around growing food * Enjoy some **fellowship, chats, and a bit of craic** along the way.Alongside the practical side, we’ll also have an open, informal discussion about a bigger idea: * The possibility of **small community “park farms” or gardens** in underused green spaces around Dublin * What that might look like, what’s realistic, and whether others feel drawn to exploring it further There’s no pressure, no expertise required, and no expectation beyond showing up with curiosity and a willingness to pitch in. Whether you’re experienced with gardening or completely new, you’re very welcome. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting muddy, and if you have them, gloves. Everything else will be very low-key. This is just a **first step** — a chance to meet, work, talk, and see if there’s a shared appetite to keep growing something together.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In this gathering, we'll continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from a mystical perspective. Together we’ll explore Matthew 5:13–16, looking not only to the passage as moral instruction, but also to the deeper transformation of consciousness that Jesus invites. Together we'll reflect on how spiritual awakening changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day! The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown. (The featured painting is by Columbus Art Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!