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A Family Friendly Festival in Celebration of Making. We will return in Summer 2026! #dublinmaker
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Break anything over Christmas?

Cone on over to Tog Hackerspace on the 18th of January and our pro fixer can help you out!

Book a FREE slot: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...
January 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Join us at Tog Hackerspace for a hands-on afternoon of mending and repair. Bring your broken bits - and our amazing team of fixers will help you give them new life.

📅 Jan 18 | 🕛 12–4pm | 📍 Tog Hackerspace, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12
🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...
Promotional poster for a Repair Café event. The collage features people of various ages and backgrounds repairing items like bicycles, electronics, and household appliances in a welcoming, workshop-style space. The atmosphere is collaborative and hands-on, highlighting skill-sharing and sustainability. Central text reads: REPAIR CAFÉ 📅 Sunday, January 18, 2025, 12:00pm–4:00pm 📍 Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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From all of us at Dublin Maker, Happy New Year!

Here’s to a year of making cooler things, sparking creativity, and celebrating the joy of making.

#DublinMaker2026
Festive New Year greeting card from Dublin Maker for 2026. Dark blue background with hanging ornaments, snowflakes, and sparkles. White silhouette of Dublin skyline with maker tools integrated, labeled “DUBLIN MAKER.” Large white and yellow text reads “2026 HAPPY new year!” Surrounded by fireworks, confetti, and streamers.
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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🎄 Wishing you a joyful, creative, and community-filled Christmas from all of us at #DublinMaker!

Here's to more making, mending, and magic in 2026 ✨🔧🧵

#HappyChristmas #MakerCommunity
A cheerful holiday card featuring Dublin’s skyline in dark blue, with “Happy Christmas from DUBLIN MAKER” in bold white and yellow text. Snowflakes frame the blue gradient background, while creative tools—scissors, wrench, paintbrush, ruler—hang playfully beneath, celebrating the maker spirit.
December 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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The highlight of the Christmas period for Dublin Maker?
Our Maker Secret Santa! Last Friday, makers met up to open gifts, share ideas, and chat about all things making ✨

More photos of the incredible creations from this amazing community👇

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December 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Our friends are organising this Irish Techie Table Quiz in the Urban Garden at Dogpatch Labs (CHQ) this evening at 6:30pm!

Free to join, and all donations go to the Dublin Simon Community.

Register: luma.com/puz1brmc
Festive poster for ‘Christmas with Dogpatch Labs Community feat. Irish Techie Table Quiz,’ hosted by Irish Geeks on Tuesday, December 16th from 6:30–9PM. Features a cartoon reindeer, Christmas lights, trees, and sponsor logos. Event supports Dublin Simon Community.
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Cork friends! Our pals over at Benchspace Cork hosting a Makers Market on Dec 12–13, with free entry and parking. If you’re into craft, creativity, and supporting local makers, don’t miss it!

#DublinMaker #irishmaker #IrishMakerEvents
A promotional poster for a “Makers Market.” The top half shows a black-and-white photo of two women interacting at a craft stall displaying handmade jewelry and small art objects. Below the photo, bold yellow text reads “MAKERS MARKET.” Additional text says “Free Entry + Parking,” and “Dec 12 + 13.” The location is listed as Center Park Road, Cork City, T12 KRH7. Red asterisk-style decorative shapes appear on the right side. The benchspace logo is in the bottom right corner.
December 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Only 3 more sleeps until our 2025 Maker Secret Santa gift exchange and we cannot wait to see what people have made!

Keep an eye on our socials to see some lovely examples of what people have made after the big day!
Festive cartoon showing Santa Claus sleeping in a cozy bed. His blanket is covered with maker tools like a ruler, pencil, scissors, screwdriver, and notebook. A lamp sits on the bedside table beside boxes and a container of markers. Above the bed, a chalkboard sign says “3 more sleeps until MAKER SECRET SANTA 2025.” The Dublin Maker logo with a Santa hat is in the top left corner.
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Fantastic to see so many kinds of making at Gifted down in the RDS - textiles, prints, woodworking, jewellery & more!

And we were particularly delighted to finally see the largest knitted map of Ireland up close, plus hands‑on card workshops with @WeMakeGoodIE.
Person holding a colorful event booklet for ‘Gifted,’ a craft and design fair running December 3–7, 2025 at RDS Hall 1. The cover features a textile-themed illustration and the tagline ‘The Year of the Textile.’ A large, intricately hand-knitted map of Ireland is displayed on a table at an indoor event. The scene includes a lighthouse, trees, animals, people, and a beach with birds and a striped beach chair—all crafted from yarn. Above the display is a Guinness World Records certificate stating it is the largest hand-knitted display, measuring 12.95 m². A spacious indoor market at the ‘Gifted’ event, featuring rows of vendor booths showcasing artwork, clothing, accessories, and crafts. The venue has a high ceiling with metal beams and large colorful spherical decorations hanging overhead. The floor is covered in bright pink carpet, and many attendees are browsing the stalls. Promotional display for ‘We Make Good’ offering free Christmas card printing workshops. The sign includes workshop times and festive hexagonal card designs, surrounded by handmade decorations.
December 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Today is International Volunteering Day! 🎉

Dublin Maker wouldn’t be what it is without our amazing volunteers + makers who give their time, share skills, guide visitors, spark curiosity and keep the fun alive. 💛

We couldn’t do it without you!

#InternationalVolunteerDay
Promotional poster for International Volunteer Day, dated 5th December 2025, celebrating Dublin Maker volunteers. Seven people stand together smiling, wearing either green safety vests or red and purple Dublin Maker t-shirts. The background is a blue overlay with a faint image of a workshop or maker space. Bold white text reads: “International Volunteer Day – 5th December 2025 – Celebrating the brilliant volunteers who power Dublin Maker – We couldn’t do it without you!” A “DUBLIN MAKER” logo appears in the top right corner.
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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It's European Week for Waste Reduction!

At this year's Dublin Maker, we had a record number of makers showcasing innovative ways to reuse materials and give everyday objects new life.

Find out more about the actions taking place across Europe this week: ewwr.eu/actions-db/
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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It was awesome to participate and we had many amazing interactions!
Visit us on the forum as well:
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November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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📡South Dublin Radio Club– Test Equipment Night

Join them on Tue 25 Nov 2025, 19:30–21:30 at the club QTH for a session on using test gear including multimeters, VNAs, oscilloscopes & more.

Presenters welcome—short talks or demos supported.
To take part: [email protected]
An older adult wearing glasses and a red sweater leans over an open electronic device on a table, carefully adjusting internal components with a tool. The device’s circuit boards and wiring are fully exposed. A power strip labeled ‘Radio’ sits on the table nearby.
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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From home-built electric vehicles to solar-powered speed machines ⚡☀️

Dublin Maker 2025 showcased grassroots innovation and engineering brilliance.

Huge kudos to Open Inverters and DCU Solar Racing for electrifying the maker spirit!

#DublinMaker #MakerMovement #STEM
Promotional collage from Dublin Maker 2025 featuring two engineering teams. Top half: a custom-built vehicle frame beside a red motorcycle under a banner labeled "OPENINVERTORS," suggesting a DIY or electric vehicle project. Bottom half: nine team members from "DCU SOLAR RACING" pose with a completed open-wheel race car, likely solar-powered, wearing matching shirts. The phrase "RELIVING DUBLIN MAKER 2025" is centered between the scenes.
November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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The tools are out and the creativity is flowing 🎄🛠️

Our makers are crafting their Secret Santa surprises and we cannot wait to see what they come up with!

#MakerSecretSanta #DublinMaker
A bright green graphic promoting Dublin Maker’s “Maker Secret Santa 2025”. At the top is the Dublin Maker logo with a Santa hat. Below it, bold red and yellow text reads “Maker Secret Santa 2025”. In the centre, black text says “Our makers are in full swing crafting their Secret Santa surprises for each other. The festive season is coming!”. At the bottom, a cheerful cartoon Santa is standing at a cluttered maker workbench filled with tools, electronics components, ribbon and wrapping paper as he wraps a present. Two decorated Christmas trees stand on either side of the image with glowing lights and ornaments.
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Our friends at Fibreshed Ireland are holding their Annual Symposium: "Many Strands Make Strong Rope" on the 21st and 22nd of November.

Tickets are still available through their website:

fibreshedireland.ie/symposium-2025
Promotional poster for Fibreshed Ireland’s Annual Symposium as part of Irish Design Week. The event is titled “Many Strands Make a Strong Rope” and takes place on 21 November. The background features a textured, rope-like graphic suggesting interwoven fibres. The poster lists seven speakers and their affiliations: • Jennifer & Tristan Lienhard – AppleOak FibreWorks • Katarina Hruskova – Artist • Kathy Kirwan – Flax 405 Project • Mary Ann Williams – Textiles of Ireland • Michelle McCabe – Researcher exploring creativity and wellbeing with ATU Sligo • Ryan Koenig – Specialist in 16th-century textile archaeology • Sarah Babiker – Threads of Story: Woolcraft, a Language & Memory project connecting Ireland and the Arab World Promotional poster for Fibreshed Ireland’s Annual Symposium during Irish Design Week. The title “Many Strands Make a Strong Rope” is displayed prominently at the top in bold white and yellow text on a black background. The poster announces workshops scheduled for 22 November, with details as follows: - Upcycling workshop with Eimear Greaney, from 10:00am to 12:00pm - Aran knitting workshop with Ryan Koenig, from 10:00am to 12:00pm - Weaving circle workshop with Lucy Hyland, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm - Movement session for crafters with Aideen Macken, from 3:30pm to 4:10pm Bright yellow promotional poster for Fibreshed Ireland’s Annual Symposium, part of Irish Design Week. The title “Many Strands Make a Strong Rope” appears at the top in bold black and white text, with the word “STRANDS” stylized to resemble twisted threads or fibres. Below, the poster reads: “Fibreshed Ireland’s Annual Symposium”, accompanied by logos for Irish Design Week and Fibreshed Ireland. The central message in large black text says: “GET YOUR TICKETS IN THE LINK IN BIO!” Below this is a URL: fibreshedireland.ie/symposium-2025 and a QR code linking to the ticket page.
November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Today is the last day to sign up for Dublin Maker’s Secret Santa 2025.
Join makers, artists, and crafters across Ireland to exchange handmade gifts.

Sign up closes 10 November: DublinMaker.ie/Santa

#DublinMaker #SecretSanta #MakerCommunity
A festive green poster with holly decorations announcing “Join our Maker Secret Santa 2025.” The text invites people to give and receive homemade gifts with makers, artists, crafters, and designers from across Ireland. It notes that participants should sign up before the 10th of November. The Dublin Maker logo, with a Santa hat, appears in the top left corner. A green festive poster decorated with holly titled “How It Works.” It lists six steps for participating in the Maker Secret Santa 2025: 1. Sign Up – Register before the 10th of November by scanning the QR code filling in the short form. 2. Find Out Who You’re Making For – We’ll let you know on the 11th of November. 3. Create Your Gift – Make a small, handmade gift for your fellow maker. Aim for a weekend-project size, something completed in one or two sessions. 4.Send Your Gift – Post your gift by the 8th of December. 5.Get You Gift - Your gift should arrive shortly after the 8th of December. 6. Join the Online Gift Opening (Optional!) – Come along on the 12th of December if you want to open your gifts with the group! All makers welcome - from beginner to professional A festive green poster titled “What to Make.” It explains that participants can create any handmade gift that suits their style and skills, such as 3D-printed games or puzzles, crocheted creations, upcycled decorations, or other original ideas, with a cost limit of €50 for materials. Below the text, there are three labeled example images: a crocheted bunny labeled “Crocheted Creatures,” a wooden electronic keypad puzzle labeled “Electronic/Laser Cut Games,” and a 3D-printed human figure labeled “3D Printed Figures.” The poster is decorated with holly in the corners. Festive green graphic with holly decorations promoting Dublin Maker’s Secret Santa. A QR code in the center links to DublinMaker.ie/Santa. Text reads “Sign up before the 10ᵗʰ of November”.
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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One of our highlights of Dublin Maker 2025? Watching Dubby McMakeface - our very own Dublin Maker mascot - come to life thanks to the incredible craftsmanship of the team at Flynn Fabrication.

📸 Swipe through to see the making-magic

#DublinMaker #IrishMakers #STEAM #CreativityInAction
A cut-out of the Dublin Maker robot mascot made from MDF and foam, lying on a workbench. The sign reads “Dublin Maker” with tool silhouettes beneath it. A caption at the bottom says: “Did you see our very own Dublin Maker mascot being brought to life at Dublin Maker 2025?” A round mold on a workbench showing the Dublin Maker robot mascot design being cast in concrete. A small bucket and mixing stick sit on top of the mold. A blue tarp and workshop tools are visible in the background. The text on the image reads: “Over the two days the brilliant team at Flynns Fabrications brought little Dubby McMakeface to life.” Dave and Christine from Flynns Fabrications holding a large circular sculpture of the Dublin Maker robot mascot made from a light-colored material. The sculpture features the text “Dublin Maker” with tool silhouettes underneath. The banner text reads “Dubby McMakeface” and “Reliving Dublin Maker 2025.” Logos for Dublin Maker and Flynn Fabrication are shown at the bottom.
November 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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There are still 4 days to sign up for our Maker Secret Santa!

Make a gift, get a handmade gift in return!

Find out more at: dublinmaker.ie/santa
A festive green poster promoting “Join Our Maker Secret Santa 2025,” hosted by Dublin Maker. It invites makers across Ireland to sign up before the 10th of November to exchange handmade gifts. The poster explains what to make: any small handmade item using parts costing no more than €50, such as 3D printed puzzles, crocheted creatures, or upcycled decorations. A “How It Works” list outlines the steps: sign up via QR code, receive a match on 11th November, create a homemade gift that takes no more than a weekend, send it by 8th December, receive a gift, and optionally join an online gift-opening on 12th December. There is a large QR code linking to DublinMaker.ie/Santa and small example images of handmade items including crocheted creatures, electronic or laser-cut games, and 3D printed figures. Holly decorations surround the borders, and the bottom text says “All makers welcome – from beginner to professional!”
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Dublin Horror Con is taking place on the 8th and 9th of November - perfect for makers who like their making with extra mystery and monsters.

www.dublinhorrorcon.com
Promotional poster for Dublin HorrorCon 2025. The background is black with red blood splatter effects. Bold red and yellow text reads: “MAKING MEETS THE MACABRE… MADE WITH BLOOD, SWEAT AND FEARS!” Centered is the Dublin HorrorCon logo featuring a bloody saw. Event details below: “November 8th/9th 2025, National Show Centre, Swords. Tickets on sale now!” Footer text repeats: “Check out HorrorCon on the 8/9 November.” Hosted by DublinComicCon.com.
November 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Halloween might just be around the corner but we are already looking forward to the most festive time of the year. 🎅🎄🧑‍🎄

Sign up for our Maker Secret Santa - make a small handmade gift for another maker and get one in return!

Find out more at: www.DublinMaker.ie/santa
A festive green poster promoting “Join Our Maker Secret Santa 2025,” hosted by Dublin Maker. It invites makers across Ireland to sign up before the 10th of November to exchange handmade gifts. The poster explains what to make: any small handmade item using parts costing no more than €50, such as 3D printed puzzles, crocheted creatures, or upcycled decorations. A “How It Works” list outlines the steps: sign up via QR code, receive a match on 11th November, create a homemade gift that takes no more than a weekend, send it by 8th December, receive a gift, and optionally join an online gift-opening on 12th December. There is a large QR code linking to DublinMaker.ie/Santa and small example images of handmade items including crocheted creatures, electronic or laser-cut games, and 3D printed figures. Holly decorations surround the borders, and the bottom text says “All makers welcome – from beginner to professional!”
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Huge congratulations to Paul Nugent on receiving the 2025 Maths Week Ireland Award for his outstanding contribution to making maths engaging and accessible!

Paul also brings the wonder of physics to Dublin Maker through Physics Busking - a man of many talents!

Well done, Paul!
Paul, a man with grey hair and glasses, stands a podium delivering a speech in a warmly lit room. Behind him, a banner reads "MATHS FOR ALL" and "20th Maths Week," featuring logos from educational institutions like UCD and WIT.
October 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#DublinMaker2025 highlights: long time Dublin Maker participants, Physics Busking wowed with rockets, demos, and pure science fun - just one of the many amazing contributions from our makers! 🚀
Crowd at outdoor fair with banner reading 'Reliving Dublin Maker 2025'. Logo for Physics Busking featuring science icons and silhouette. Indoor science demonstration at a public venue. A woman in a red shirt uses a rubber band and paper arrow to explain projectile motion. Children and adults gather around a red-covered table filled with colorful paper arrows and materials. The website www.physicsbusking.ie is visible at the bottom. Collage of three photos from a public event. Top: two men in red shirts speak to a crowd in front of a yellow 'Dublin Maker' banner. Bottom left: a man demonstrates crafts at a table with scissors, paper, and markers. Bottom right: children and adults gather around a table indoors, participating in hands-on activities At Dublin Maker, a science presenter in a red shirt kneels beside a young girl with a microphone, leading a lively outdoor demo. The crowd of children and adults is visibly engaged and smiling.
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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From fibres to fixes, this weekend was all about making, mending and meet-ups!

Our friends over at Tog Hackerspace held a Repair Café where over 80 items were brought in.

At IMMA, our fibre craft friends held their second Fibre Festival - with familiar faces from Dublin Maker!
A collage of photos from the Dublin Fibre Festival at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). The top image shows a large hall filled with people visiting craft stalls, including one from Crafty Studio. The middle image shows a display of handmade felt hats and wearables from Felt Happiness. The bottom image shows a person demonstrating spinning yarn at a booth near a window, with festival attendees watching. Text on the collage reads ‘A weekend of making… Dublin Fibre Festival @ IMMA. Collage of four photos on a blue background with yellow borders, showcasing a community repair event at Tog Hackerspace. Top left: person smiling while holding a red vacuum cleaner in a workshop. Top right: four people on a couch holding small appliances like a red iron and white kettle. Middle right: individual focused on repairing a kettle. Bottom left: busy workshop scene with people fixing electronics at tables. Bottom right: person repairing a transparent electric kettle with tools spread out. Text reads '...and mending' and 'Repair Café at Tog Hackerspace
October 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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🎙️ Catch our own Jeffrey Roe on Dublin City FM this morning on Good Morning Dublin (between 10-12) chatting about our Repair Café happening this weekend.

Swing by Tog Hackerspace on Saturday to fix your stuff, learn new skills & meet our skilled, friendly team of experts!

#RepairCafe #DublinEvents
October 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM