Tog Hackerspace will be heading to Mullingar Showgrounds on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August for the return of the IRTS Hamfest.
After a great first year in 2025, the Irish Radio Transmitters Society is bringing the event back for another weekend of amateur radio, practical activities, camping and plenty of chances to meet people from across the hobby.
As a proud IRTS-affiliated club, Tog is delighted to be taking part again. Last year we brought soldering workshops and radio demonstrations along to the Hamfest, and spent the weekend chatting with fellow operators, makers and people who were simply curious to find out what amateur radio is all about.
It was a lovely mix of radio, electronics, projects and the social side of the hobby. There was plenty to see, plenty to talk about and, of course, plenty of opportunities to get hands-on.
This year should be no different. Whether you are already licensed, interested in getting started, enjoy building things, or just fancy a weekend surrounded by antennas and interesting projects, Hamfest is well worth a visit.
Entry is free, and free camping is available too, so you can bring a tent, camper van or caravan and make a weekend of it.
You can have a look back at our photos from IRTS Hamfest 2025, including the soldering workshops and demos, or read about Jeffrey’s cycle to Hamfest last year.
For more information about the weekend, visit the IRTS Hamfest page. Anyone interested in getting involved can also contact hamfest@irts.ie.
We hope to see plenty of Tog members, friends and fellow makers in Mullingar.
