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**Join us on July 2 for the next Stripe Dublin meetup. This is an in-person event for anyone building with Stripe. An evening focused on Stripe user experiences, product insights, best practices, and community.** 🍕🍺 **Perks** Food, drink provided! **🎫 Tickets** There is a hard limit for RSVP :) Wait list will be operating on Meetup. **📍Location** The event is hosted at Stripe's Dublin offices, Fitzwilton House, Wilton Pl, Dublin, 2 · Dublin, ie **🕚 Rough timings** * 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Doors open with refreshments * 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Talks and Q&A * 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Drinks, food, and networking **📣 Talks** 1. From Compliance to Conversion: Optimizing 3D Secure 2 and SCA - **Marcus Dalton, Stripe** 2. Pricing for Big Data and how we use Stripe - **David Tracey CTO at Bronto** Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the Stripe community. [Stripe developer code of conduct.](https://stripe.com/legal/developer-code-of-conduct)

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE: the Q&A has been cancelled as the director is currently unwell. You should have got an email from the Light House with that update. You can email them at mail@lighthousecinema.ie to ask for a refund. ------------------------------------------------ Hello! [https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/blue-heron](https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/blue-heron) Please book your ticket ASAP as these screenings with a Q&A always sell out. Meeting place: the cafe on the ground floor in the cinema. Meeting time: around 6pm. Take our seats time: 610pm. Film time: 630pm. Thanks! Alan [https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/blue-heron](https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/blue-heron)

Looking for a different kind of evening in Dublin? This Thursday, NomadÉire is heading to the National Gallery of Ireland for an evening of art, culture, and conversation. We'll spend a couple of hours exploring one of Ireland's premier cultural institutions, taking in everything from classical masterpieces to contemporary works while getting to know fellow members of the community. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a casual museum-goer, or simply looking for an interesting way to spend an evening with great people, this event is for you. No art history knowledge required. Whether you are a digital nomad, remote professional, entrepreneur, creative, founder, traveler, student, or local, come join us. This is a relaxed opportunity to connect with curious and interesting people while experiencing one of Dublin's most iconic cultural destinations. What to expect: • Explore the galleries at your own pace while meeting fellow NomadÉire members. • Discover Irish and international artwork spanning centuries. • Enjoy thoughtful conversations inspired by art, culture, travel, and life in Dublin. • Meet new people in a relaxed and welcoming environment. • Optional pub visit afterward for anyone who wants to continue the evening. We'll meet outside the National Gallery of Ireland at **6:30 PM** and explore the gallery until approximately **8:00 PM**. Afterward, we'll see how the group is feeling and may head to a nearby pub for a drink and some additional conversation. Come alone or bring a friend. Either way, you'll be warmly welcomed and quickly introduced to the group. Sometimes the best conversations happen when you're wandering through a gallery with interesting people. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

# **🌍 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

See what we are about: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaP_5TyN1F_/ Join us for a relaxed evening of badminton and picnic vibes in Herbert Park 🏸🌿 Arrival is flexible from 19:00. We’ll play some casual badminton, frisbee and hang out while enjoying the sunshine together. ☀️ Bring snacks or drinks for the picnic if you’d like. DM me for the exact location in the park on the day. There’s a €5 host contribution, payable by Revolut or cash. This helps cover the time involved in organising, hosting, and keeping the group running.

Join me for an afternoon of delight at this wonderful Rogers & Hammerstein classic. Good tickets still available at lower prices for the Thursday matinee. We can meet for coffee or drinks at interval. Please book your tickets here [https://www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/show/oklahoma/](https://www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie/show/oklahoma/)

\*\*\*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.

**Registration/booking on our system at least 24 hours before class is necessary. We do not take walk ins/your rsvp on meetup is not a booking.** BOOK [HERE](themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee) From beginner to winner! We have a special weekly 2 hour class that is more like a weekly workshop. It's a very social class, with amazing coffee, great coaching, and smiles and good work being done. Fancy trying something new? Spending time safely outside your comfort zone? Please visit themovementstudio.ie/handstandsandcoffee to book your spot Registration/booking is necessary. We do not take walk ins.

Quer viver a fascinante experiência da **excursão aos falésias de Moher saindo de Dublin**, a mais de 210 metros de altura, em frente ao Oceano Atlântico, em um paraíso natural? Então você precisa fazer esta visita com a Irlanda em Português. É o lugar que todos os que chegam à ilha esmeralda querem conhecer. O **que está incluído** nesta excursão aos penhascos de Moher * Ônibus e guia que fala português * 1,5 horas de tempo livre em Galway * Bilhete de entrada para as falésias de Moher * 2 horas nas falésias de Moher Avisos e detalhes * Este passeio dura aproximadamente 12 horas. * Lembre-se de que deve comparecer no ponto de partida que escolheu ao fazer a reserva. Se desejar alterar o ponto de partida posteriormente, deve comunicar-nos com pelo menos 48 horas de antecedência do início do passeio. * A viagem mais longa de ônibus dura 2 horas e 15 minutos. * Você pode trazer lanches se quiser aproveitar ao máximo o tempo nas falésias. * É essencial trazer calçado confortável e roupa impermeável. * O passeio sai pontualmente tanto de Dublin quanto das paradas sucessivas. * Se você utiliza cadeira de rodas, pergunte-nos sobre a disponibilidade no ônibus. * Só é possível fazer uma reserva por criança por adulto ou aposentado. * Este passeio requer um mínimo de 10 participantes para sair. * Estamos fechados nos dias 1º de janeiro, 17 de março, 25 e 26 de dezembro. Política de cancelamento * Devolvemos o dinheiro se você quiser cancelar sua reserva, desde que nos comunique por telefone ou por e-mail 48 horas antes da partida. * Caso o passeio não ocorra, entraremos em contato com você para oferecer diferentes opções: o mesmo passeio em outro dia, outro passeio no mesmo dia ou o reembolso do valor pago. * Caso o passeio não ocorra, entraremos em contato com você para oferecer diferentes opções: o mesmo passeio em outro dia, outro passeio no mesmo dia ou o reembolso do valor pago.

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Please PREPAY for this game either by Revolut https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 18. Please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand so unfortunately, failure to show will result in you being automatically removed from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and an agreement to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

**This week we are heading to an Archaeology museum!** **The museum at Kildare supports artists and encourages drawing there. Stools should be provided at the reception and then we can roam around and draw.** **Feel free to bring your friends and let us draw some cool things together! 😊** **Here is the link to the museum drawing page:** [MUSEUM DRAWING PAGE](https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Engage-And-Learn/For-Young-People/Things-to-See-Do/Draw-in-the-Museum)

Life Drawing Session, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels, drawing boards, all art materials and tea and coffee included. All levels of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome! 50e for one session or 250 for six Small groups to allow for 2m per participant Bookings are confirmed on payment, and can be done by bank transfer, card over the phone or Revolut. Please contact 0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you.

## Figure Painting in Oils // A 3 Day Workshop with Artist Nicholas Robinson // Friday July 3 - Sunday July 5 **BOOK HERE - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/skillsets/2179557** Painting the figure has always been a staple exercise in learning the craft of oil painting, and this 3 day workshop covers the core skills required. This class is ideal for those looking to start their exploration into the art of Figure Painting, or for the more experienced artist who wants to improve their fundamentals. Nick Robinson (Florence Academy prize winner 2012 & 2013, Zurich Portrait Prize Finalist 2019 & 2021) will instruct in the visual method: translating what we observe from life into oil painting on the canvas. We will explore the materials involved, some theory and preparation for the model. The rest of the session will be comprised of working from the nude in one single-pose painting over the 3 days. By the completion of the course participants will have a clear understanding of the techniques and steps involved in painting the figure, as well as increased levels of observational skill. No prior experience is necessary, only a strong interest in painting from life. **Course Fee: €350** \* Some materials will be provided, though a small materials list will be sent to each participant. ***Your Tutor:*** Nicholas is a Florence Academy of Art prize winner and graduate. Nicholas finished his post-graduate studies at Ireland’s National College of Art & Design (NCAD) in 2009, having previously graduated from the Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork. He was introduced to the American ateliers in Florence, in which students study exclusively from life, by the Irish painter Gearoid Hayes. Subsequently Nicholas quit his teaching career and attended the Florence Academy of Art, Sweden under the tutelage of the Swedish painter Joakim Ericsson. Nicholas received a pair of drawing awards during his time at the school in Sweden and returned to Ireland in 2013. He is now exhibiting nationally, and works and teaches out of in his studio in Wicklow.

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

## Candle Making Night at The Arcane Foundry \| Design Your Own Custom Candle **SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! Step into The Arcane Foundry and create your own custom candle from start to finish. This is a laid back, hands-on experience where **you’ll blend fragrances, choose your vessel, and pour your own candle using 100% soy wax**. Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, it’s designed to be simple, creative, and a good time. We’ll walk you through the entire process, from picking your scents to choosing between a traditional cotton wick or a crackling wood wick. You can go with one fragrance or mix your own blend to create something completely unique**. No experience needed**, just show up and we’ll handle the rest. While your candle sets, feel free to hang out, play a game, explore the shop, or just relax and talk. Drinks and snacks are available, and the atmosphere leans into the **fantasy**, **dark academia**, and **gothic horror** vibe The Arcane Foundry is known for. Learn More: [Candle Making in Columbus, Ohio at The Arcane Foundry](https://thearcanefoundry.com/candle-making/) *** ### What to Expect: * Guided candle making experience * Choose your own vessel, wax, wick, and fragrance * 100% soy wax candles * Optional drinks and snacks * Time to relax while your candle cools *** ### Important Notes: * Please arrive on time so we can start together * Candles will need time to set before taking home * This is a beginner-friendly event *** ### RSVP Required Reserve your spot on Meetup to lock in your seat. **Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids) 5oz Glass Jars $15 8oz Candle Tins $25 12oz Glass Candles $35 12oz Amber Jars $40 16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!) **All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).** **Payments accepted:** * Credit Card * Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee * Cashapp: $DaclaudL

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. 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.