About us
TOG is a hackerspace based in Bluebell in Dublin. It is a shared space where members can have a place to be creative and work on their projects in an environment that is both inspiring and supportive of both new and old technologies. It is also a community of fellow minded hackers and makers with varied events for the public.
We have regular open events for visitors and these evenings are usually free to attend. They include lockpicking, coding, crafting, electronics, brewing, wikipedia editing and others. We hold a regular Open Social evening on about the 3rd Saturday of each month, when we just come in and hang out for the evening. We also collaborate on many external events like Repair Cafe and DublinMaker.
Come and visit. If you’ve never been in before, we’ll give you the grand tour of the space. Talk to members and visitors about projects or things you’d like to do. If you like what you see, ask about joining as a full member. Membership gives you 24/7 access to the space and all it's facilities, which includes 3D printers, laser cutter, workshop, classrooms with seating and projectors and a fully kitted out electronics lab. We also have eating and cooking facilities and off-street parking. There is also a great community spirit with ongoing community events.
To join us as a member, get to know us, then feel free to sign up for membership using our online form or ask for more information from any of our members.
https://www.tog.ie/membership/
Feel free to drop in for any of the listed events, or just drop a mail to info@tog.ie to find out when we are open for a look around.
https://www.tog.ie/
https://lists.tog.ie/mailman/listinfo/tog
https://twitter.com/TOG_Dublin
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Upcoming events
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Back to the Pixels: Retro Computing & Gaming Day 2026
Tog Hackerspace, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D, IEDust off your joystick skills, prepare for the glow of a proper CRT, and join us for an afternoon of old computers, consoles and games at TOG Hackerspace.
Our Retro Computing & Gaming Day is back on Saturday 11 July, bringing together a collection of machines that have survived several decades in exhibitors’ houses, attics, sheds and increasingly full spare rooms.
Expect a mix of computers and consoles from the 1970s through to the 2000s. There will be classic home computers, old consoles, games, controllers, demos, and plenty of odd bits of technology that have been kept alive long after their manufacturers expected.
We are hoping to have everything from ZX Spectrums and early home computers to consoles, Windows XP-era machines and, most importantly, plenty of CRTs.## What to expect
- Retro computers and consoles from the 1970s to the 2000s
- Games, demos and hands-on play
- A chance to chat with fellow retro computing and gaming fans
- Proper CRT screens, complete with their unmistakable glow and occasional hum
- A relaxed random game tournament on the day
Many of the machines will be available to try out. Please ask the exhibitor before touching anything, as some of these machines are older than many of the people attending and can be a little temperamental.
## Want to exhibit?
We would love to have more people showing off their retro computers, consoles, games, peripherals and strange old technology.
If you have something you would like to bring along, get in touch through our contact form. Let us know what you would like to show, roughly how much table space you need, and whether you have any particular power or display requirements.## Event details
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: TOG Hackerspace
Cost: Free, with optional donations welcome
Book your free place on Eventbrite## Pizza, chats and LAN gaming afterwards
Once Retro Computing & Gaming Day wraps up, we will head straight into our TOG open social night.
We will fire up the wood-fired pizza oven, have a chat, and set up a Quake III Arena or Unreal Tournament ’99 LAN party. Bring your own laptop if you would like to join in, as we do not have enough machines to lend out.
Come along for old hardware, strange peripherals, games from another era, pizza and some late-1990s multiplayer chaos.7 attendees
TOG joins 145 Alive for a day on 2 metres
Tog Hackerspace, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D, IEOn Sunday 12 July, TOG Hackerspace will be putting the club callsign EI0TOG on the air for 145 Alive.
145 Alive is a day to get people chatting on 2 metres, dust off the handhelds, call into a local net and see who is about. TOG will be one of four Irish nets taking part, alongside stations in Tipperary, Mayo and Donegal.
Jeffrey, EI7IRB, and Tomasz, EI2KSB, will be running the Dublin City net from TOG. Listen out for EI0TOG on 145.425 MHz FM between 12pm and 3pm, and give us a call. Whether you are on a home station, in the car or out with a handheld, we would love to hear you.
Of course, the nicest way to take part is to come along in person. Everyone is welcome at TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V. Licensed amateurs can get on the air, while SWLs and anyone who is simply curious about amateur radio can see the station in use, meet a few radio people and have a supervised go themselves.
It should be a nice relaxed afternoon of calls, chat and hopefully a busy band. See you on 2 metres.3 attendees
Past events
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