[jhope88]

There is currently a group of people interested in starting a Hacker
Space / Maker Space in Drogheda . If anyone out there is living in the area (or has a passing interest) and would like to get involved, the following page
contains all contact details associated with the group

http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Drogheda

Cheers,
Jon

[Itzy]

Sounds like a good idea. Bit far for me to travel, but there is one Galway, so I might head in and have a look.

[jhope88]

Yep do, you might also want to join discuss-ireland@lists.hackerspaces.ie
http://lists.hackerspaces.ie/mailman/listinfo/discuss-ireland
too. First meeting for the Drogheda hackerspace was held last week, things are progressing well so far.

Cheers,
Jon

[longhalloween]

Any word on the next meeting? Also do you need any kind of skill to join in?

[jhope88]

Hi there,

Next meeting is planned for this Thursday, 8pm in the D Hotel Drogheda (in the bar area).
No skill required, just a general interest in technology old and new and a willingness to learn/teach new skills in this area.

And it doesnt have to be just computing/electronics related, the basic idea is to get people with different backgrounds- be it from I.T, Metalworking or Art sharing knowledge, with the goal of obtaining a permanent non-profit workshop where various projects can be worked on. If you are not too familiar with hackerspaces here is a good place to start.

http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/

Please feel free to pop along to the next meetup and join the mailing list:

http://groups.google.com/group/droghackspace?hl=en

Cheers
Jon

[jhope88]

Our first workshop will be on Sat 26/05 at Millmount in Drogheda. The Plan is to get together for a few hours to do some arduino hacking. Starting with some basic tutorials and then something more ambitious. Interested in popping along? then let us know!

[jhope88]

Lightboxlab site is now up and running. If you are in Louth/Meath area and would like to join us you can find more info at http://www.lightboxlab.ie/

Cheers,
Jon