Engineer incognito physicist. Science Communicator & trumpet player. Maker & hacker. Optics & Cat lady! Hates lists of people. Co-organiser @Dublinmaker

Joined February 2011
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Opens back door to find confirmation of my cat lady status* *please note I do not own any of these cats, they’re neighbours
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Take a journey through the beauty of the Settled Systems, from the familiar comfort of the Frontier to the jagged peaks of a distant planet, with the Starfield Visual Compendium. To show our thanks this year to all who have explored the Settled Systems with us, we're giving away a copy of the Visual Compendium signed by members of the @BethesdaStudios team. Follow and repost to enter, and one lucky winner will be chosen Monday, December 1! Full rules: beth.games/48dz6Nl Learn more about the Starfield Visual Compendium and purchase your own (unsigned) copy: beth.games/4ogTKlD
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My #ScienceWeek reading. I was trying to be good and not buy any new books until I finish some of the ones sitting on my shelf. Couldn’t resist this cover though.
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Humbled to be named Reuse & Repair Champion at the Full Circle Awards 2025 by Circular_ie! 🛠️♻️ Big thanks to the fixers at @TOG_Dublin & everyone building repair culture. Next cafés: Tullamore (Oct 11) Tog (Oct 17) 👉 circular.ie/articles/reuse-a… #FullCircleAwards #RepairCafe
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⚡ Last chance to sign up for tonight’s workshop! Learn how to wire a plug build your own PAT-tested extension lead. 📅 Thu 25 Sept | 🕖 7pm 📍 Tog Hackerspace, Dublin 12 🎟️ €25 (parts included) 👉 tog.ie/2025/08/🔌-… #DIY #RepairSkills #DublinEvents #ESDW2025
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6am and on the road for @DublinMaker
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It is time to MAKE @DublinMaker
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Behind the scenes at @DublinMaker
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Two full days of hands-on workshops at #DublinMaker? From superhero flyers to smart cities and origami wonders - there’s something for every curious mind. Check the full schedule & plan your maker adventure: DublinMaker.ie
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Dublin Maker goes international! Meet our friends Roberto and Zrinka, coming all the way from Croatia. They will be showcasing their projects "STEMerica Moves On" and "Biomaterials in the Future". Read more about their projects at DublinMaker.ie #DublinMaker
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🌟 Want to be part of Ireland’s biggest celebration of makers, creators & inventors? Dublin Maker 2025 is calling for volunteers this August at Leopardstown Racecourse! Gain experience and help bring the festival to life. 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #DublinMaker
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Radio is the real Force! Join South Dublin Radio Club at Dublin Maker 2025 and explore how we use #radio waves to talk across the globe, even to space! Hear, decode & see hidden signals, try Morse, and unlock your inner radio #Jedi! #DublinMaker #AmateurRadio #STEM
The Meet the Makers 2025 Lineup is live — and it's bursting with innovation, creativity, and pure joy! 📍 Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin 📅 Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 🎟️ Free entry: eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-maker…
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The Meet the Makers 2025 Lineup is live — and it's bursting with innovation, creativity, and pure joy! 📍 Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin 📅 Sat 30th & Sun 31st August 🎟️ Free entry: eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-maker…
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@b_trench I read your review on Serendipity, and you inspired me. Inspired me a little too much! Look what arrived today!
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That said, I need very little encouragement. I went looking for Situated Learning (as I’d previously bought Communities of Practice) and got all this for just €21! Bargain from thebookshop.ie
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🐠💡 New blog post! TOG member Hussam Alhayek built a full aquarium automation system with water changes, sensors, and more. Dive into how it all came together. tog.ie/2025/07/aquarium-auto… #AquariumAutomation #Hackerspace #DIY #Electronics #Makers
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Some of the Dublin Maker crew were at #Fab25 in the Czech Republic this week—plus a few of this year’s makers! Ideas were flowing and excitement’s building for August 🎉 🎟️ Get your tickets: eventbrite.ie/e/dublin-maker… 📱 Follow us for sneak peeks! #DublinMaker #MakerFestival
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Today’s reading, Situated Learning by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. I believe this is where the term, Communities of Practice came from
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🛰️ Ever talked to space? EI9FHB Dan Cussen a member of @SDRadioClub will show how students connect to the ISS via amateur radio 🚀 At 4PM, explore antennas, orbit tracking & space comms. 🎟️ Join for free 👉 tog.ie/2025/06/📻-…
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Think a multimeter is just for pros? Think again! Our beginner-friendly class by @Jeffrey_Roe at Tog will teach you how to: ✅ Test batteries ✅ Check cables ✅ Troubleshoot circuits It's hands-on and perfect for makers! 🎟️ Book tog.ie/2025/06/mastering-the…
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Wow , just what a workshop. I have an open hardware vacuum now \o/ #OHS2025
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