Dublin Maker

[Video Description: Images of Makers at Dublin Maker who's project involved upcycling and repair including CraffitiClub, Eoin McKeown Trash Art, Re:glass, Project Prolong, Biomaterials in the future, Second Life of Coffee Pods, and our repair cafe. #EWWR2025 takes place between 22-30 November]

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/

It was awesome to participate and we had many amazing interactions!
Visit us on the forum as well:
openinverter.org/forum/viewfo...

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.

📡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: southdublinradioclub@gmail.com

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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”.

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 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.

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 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!”

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

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.

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

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!”

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

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.

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!

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.

#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! 🚀

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

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!

🎙️ 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

Promotional poster for the Dublin Fibre Festival, divided into colorful sections. Top left: bold white text on blue reads "DUBLIN FIBRE FESTIVAL." Top right: gradient background with repeated words "vendors workshops exhibitors." Bottom left: orange-red patterned background with small pink text inviting attendees to celebrate fiber arts. Center: yellow background with black text "18 OCTOBER 2025." Bottom right: yellow background with bold black text "IRISH MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, DUBLIN, IRELAND." Abstract symbols and patterns add visual interest throughout.

Our friends are organising the Second Annual Fibre Festival, happening this Saturday!

🎉 Get your tickets online now for just €12 (kids under 12 and people with disabilities go free).

Enjoy workshops, makers, and all things fibre in a relaxed, hands-on environment. 🧵✨

www.dublinfibrefestival.com

🛠️What are you doing for the International Day of Repair? 🛠️

Across Ireland, community groups are celebrating by hosting Repair Cafés. At Dublin Maker, we’ll be joining the action at Tog Hackerspace from 2–6pm.

Free ticket: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...

#RepairCafe #InternationalDayOfRepair

Promotional poster for "Repair Café" event. Background shows people repairing electronics at a table. Top section features bold title "REPAIR CAFÉ." Middle section lists event details: "Saturday, October 18, 2025, 2–6PM" at "TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12." Bottom section highlights urgency with "HAPPENING NEXT WEEKEND!" and "FREE Tickets at the link below!!"

🛠️ Repair Café is back next Saturday!
Swing by Tog Hackerspace, Dublin 12, Oct 18 from 2–6PM.
Fix your stuff, learn new skills, meet great people.
🎟️ Free tickets—grab yours now!

Head to Tog Hackerspace on the 18th of October to get your beloved broken bits repaired by our team of expert makers!

They can help you fix your stuff, and if they can't - tell you where to go! And you might just learn a thing or two along the way 😉#dublinmaker #dublinevents #irishmaker

Promotional flyer for a "Repair Café" event held at Tog Hackerspace, Dublin 12, on Saturday, October 18, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The flyer asks, “What type of things get repaired at a Repair Café?” and features colorful illustrations of repairable items grouped into four categories: electronics (record player, radio, vacuum cleaner), toys and small furniture (toy dinosaur, game controller, table, lamp), clothing (backpack, shirt, jacket), and kitchen appliances (kettle, toaster, hand mixer).

🪛 Know what kind of things are repaired at a Repair Café?

Bring your broken bits along to the Repair Café TOG Hackerspace on the 18th of Oct and learn how to fix them with help from our amazing volunteers. ♻️☕

🎟️ Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...

This weekend, our longtime Dublin Maker friends, Mechatrons are hosting Robo Riots this weekend.

Find out more on their website: www.roboriots.ie

Poster for a "Repair Café" event on Repair Day, dated 18.10.25. The top features an arrangement of DIY tools—screwdriver, wrench, level, paintbrush, pliers, hammer, utility knife, and masking tape—surrounding bold black text that reads "REPAIR CAFÉ on REPAIR DAY 18.10.25." The bottom section has a blue box with white and yellow text detailing the event location: "FREE Tickets at the link below!! Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12."

Did you know that International Repair Day falls on October 18th? 🛠️✨

We’ll be celebrating with our next Repair Café in collaboration with Tog Hackerspace

Bring along your household items and get them repaired and learn some DIY along the way.

🎟️ Free tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...

Person wearing glasses and a blue shirt holding a wooden award with a yellow circular center. Text on the award reads 'Full Circle Awards 2025: Reuse & Repair Champion' with the logo 'circular.ie' above. The person stands in front of a glass wall and staircase.

Our very own Jeffrey Roe was honoured this week at the Full Circle Awards as their Reuse & Repair Champion! 🏆

Jeffrey is a pro at repairing and giving things a second life—and you can see his skills in action at our next Repair Café on 18th Oct.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...

YouTube video by Dublin Maker Dublin Maker 2025

Missing the buzz of Dublin Maker 2025?

Dive back by taking a look at some of the highlights from this year's festival!

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG0T...

Supported by @researchireland.ie and @dlrcc.bsky.social

Promotional poster for a "Repair Café" event on "Repair Day," dated 18.10.25. The top half features illustrations of tools like a screwdriver, wrench, hammer, paintbrush, level, and pliers arranged around bold text: "REPAIR CAFÉ on REPAIR DAY → 18.10.25." The bottom half has a blue background with white text providing event details: "FREE Tickets at the link below!! Tog Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12."

Did you know? International Repair Day is on the 18th of October!

It is also the date of our next Repair Cafe with Tog Hackerspace!

Join us to have your household items repaired and learn how you can do it yourself!

Free tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/1601041400...

Promotional flyer for "Repair Café" hosted by TOG Hackerspace Dublin. The flyer features a red dinosaur toy with a backpack on a table, groups of people repairing electronics, and a banner reading "REPAIR CAFÉ – WE HELP YOU FIX BROKEN THINGS." The TOG Hackerspace logo is included, along with event details: "Saturday April 19, 2025, 2:00pm–6:00pm at TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12." A blue and yellow section highlights that free tickets are available via a link.

Missed our Repair Cafe at Dublin Maker last month?

No worries, our next Café is coming up next month!

Join us in Tog Hackerspace on the 18th of October where skilled volunteers will help you bring your items back to life.

FREE Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-caf...

Four handwoven textile samples are laid out on a white surface, each with a small information card. From left to right: a pastel-striped piece, a teal geometric pattern, a mustard yellow checkered textile with fringe, and a dark green and yellow complex weave.

Two mannequins display handmade knitwear in a well-lit indoor exhibition space. One wears a multicolored shawl in blue, orange, and green; the other features a white hat with a dark star pattern and a beige knitted vest labeled "Knitted Vest." People browse the display in the background.

A circular woven textile artwork made of cream-colored yarn is mounted on a gray fabric-covered wall. The piece resembles a wheel with radiating spokes and includes a decorative woven section at the bottom in light green and beige.

Our friends at the Irish Guild of Weavers, Spinners, and Dyers are holding an exhibition for their 50-year anniversary in Dún Laoghaire LexIcon Library. It runs until Saturday, and to finish they are holding a Worldwide Spin in Public Day on Saturday the 20th of September from 1pm to 4pm.

Collage of five photos from a community electronics workshop: children and adults collaborate on circuit-building at tables; a person uses a sewing machine, possibly integrating tech into fabric; a colorful ceremonial display stands beside a participant; and a large room buzzes with hands-on STEM activities involving wires, tools, and creative experimentation.

One of the highlights of Dublin Maker 2025? Our workshops! 🛠️

Over two full days, amazing makers from Maker Meet, Cantonese in Ireland, and others gave visitors the chance to get hands-on, try new crafts, learn new concepts, and dive right in.

#DublinMaker2025 #MakerCulture #Maker

Promotional graphic for Dublin Maker featuring a blue-tinted photo of a crowd with the “DUBLIN MAKER” logo. Below, a yellow banner says “BIG THANKS TO OUR GREAT SPONSORS!” followed by logos for Taighde Éireann Research Ireland and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr)

Promotional graphic for the Dublin Maker event showing a crowd at an outdoor fair. A yellow banner reads “BIG THANKS TO OUR GREAT SPONSORS!” followed by logos of eleven sponsors, including RS, VIMAR Digital Marketing, CK Computer Solutions, I-Form, Insight SFI, PCBWay, Telclic, DCU, UCD, Laser Laura, and RTÉ Supporting the Arts.

A huge shoutout to all our incredible sponsors who help bring #DublinMaker 2025 to life 💡✨

The support of these sponsors fuels creativity, curiosity, and community. This celebration of innovation wouldn’t be possible without you.

@researchireland.ie, @dlrcc.bsky.social,@pcbwayofficial.bsky.social