We’re excited to announce that Tog Hackerspace will be taking part in IRTS Hamfest 2025! The Irish Radio Transmitters Society (IRTS) is hosting this year’s Hamfest on Saturday & Sunday, September 6th–7th, 2025, at The Showgrounds, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode: N91 HXH0).
Hamfest will be one of the highlights of the amateur radio calendar with a weekend full of hands-on activities, workshops, demonstrations, and plenty of radio fun. Whether you’re a seasoned operator, a newly licensed ham, or just radio-curious, this is the perfect event to get involved.
What Tog Will Be Doing
Our members, Jeffrey (EI7IRB) and Ben (EI9IUB), will be running a range of activities throughout the weekend, including:
- 🔧 Soldering Workshop – learn the basics or sharpen your skills.
- 📏 Multimeter Skills Workshop – get hands-on with practical measurement techniques.
- 📡 Packet Radio Workshop – try out a live portable packet station in action.
- 🎙 Light SSB Operating – have a go at making QSOs from the field.
- 🛰 Exotic Digital Modes – explore some of the more unusual ways hams are getting signals across the globe.
- 💻 Software Hacking – discover how code and radio come together.
- 🌐 Meshtastic Meetup – connect with the growing Irish Meshtastic community.
We’ll be set up alongside other clubs and operators, making the most of the 30-acre site at Mullingar Showgrounds. Expect lots of radios, antennas, and opportunities to get on the air.
About Hamfest 2025
Beyond TOG’s own activities, Hamfest will feature:
- Live QO-100 satellite station demos.
- Portable operating setups (SOTA/POTA).
- A DXpedition gear showcase.
- A vintage radio display for a trip down memory lane.
- Learning zones covering antenna sharing, emergency comms, and more.
- A chance to meet IRTS experts and get hands-on at “try-it-out” stations.
It also coincides with SSB Field Day, so you’ll see plenty of contest activity happening live from the site.
Stay & Socialise
Camping is free on-site (tents, camper vans, and caravans welcome), or you can grab a bed in Mullingar town, just 5 minutes away. There’ll be food, chats, and the usual Hamfest social vibe all weekend long.
Join Us
📅 Dates:
- Saturday, September 6th (12 pm – 6 pm)
- Sunday, September 7th (10 am – 4 pm)
📍 Location:
The Showgrounds, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
[Eircode: N91 HXH0]
Event Details on IRTS.ie
🎫 Admission:
- Free for IRTS members
- Small fee for the general public
We’re really looking forward to meeting fellow hams, makers, and curious minds at Mullingar. Come find us at Hamfest 2025 and get hands-on with radio, soldering, hacking, and more!