I think it’s pretty cool that Ireland, a country that’s not exactly renowned for its amount of sun - especially this time of year, is generating 576 MW of solar energy right now.

That’s a decent amount of power and looking outside in Dublin, it’s still somewhat cloudy.

PS that’s on top of the 3100 MW of wind power, that’s probably more expected :-).

Source: https://www.smartgriddashboard.com/all/solar/

#mastodonie #solarpower #ireland

We’re delighted to share that TOG Hackerspace has received funding from As Darragh Did, a charity that supports community participation and inclusion across Ireland.

This will help us run a new programme of creative, accessible workshops and projects that will be perfect for people who’ve never tried making before and long-time members alike.

Thank you to As Darragh Did and to everyone in the TOG community 🧡

https://www.tog.ie/2026/01/thanks-to-as-darragh-did-new-funding-to-support-inclusive-community-projects/

#makerspace #community #inclusion #dublin #mastodonie

🎉 TOG turns 17! 🎉
We’re hosting a special Birthday Open Social on Saturday, 24th January, from 7pm ‘til late.

Expect 🍕 homemade pizza, 🎂 cake, 🛠️ project chats, tours, and plenty of craic.
Drop in for 10 minutes or stay all night — everyone welcome.

👉 https://www.tog.ie/2026/01/tog-turns-17-birthday-open-social-pizza-cake-and-a-bit-of-craic/

#TOGHackerspace #Makerspace #Dublin #OpenSocial #Community #mastodonie

Did you break anything over Christmas?

Now is your chance to fix them. Our first Repair Café of 2026 is on Sunday 18 January, 12:00–16:00, supported by @DublinMaker.

Bring clothes, toys, small electrical appliances, electronics, small furniture and similar items. Sit with a fixer, open things up together and see if we can give them a second life.

Details and booking: https://www.tog.ie/2026/01/january-repair-cafe-2/

#RepairCafe #RightToRepair #CircularEconomy #mastodonie

RE: https://mastodon.ie/@mastodonie/115503488100342893

Exciting! #mastodonie

📡 This Sunday, join us at Tog Hackerspace as we try to receive images from the International Space Station 🛰️ All part of Space Week 2025! @ARISS_Intl
📍 11:30 am–4 pm | Unit 1B, Motorcity, Kylemore Rd, Dublin 12 (free parking)

👉 Event details: https://www.tog.ie/2025/09/radio-experiment-day-at-tog-hackerspace-tuning-in-to-the-iss/

#SpaceWeek #ISS #AmateurRadio #Dublin #mastodonie

As a heads up for people in Ireland, HSE has updated this year COVID-19 vaccination guidance to state that every adult who want a vaccination can get one. (This has as far as I know not been the case in recent years.)

HSE also has a list of pharmacy's where you can get a vaccine: https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-vaccine/

Source: https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/weak-immune-system/

#COVID19 #vacine #mastodonie