We’re delighted to share some great news from TOG. We’ve been awarded funding from As Darragh Did, a brilliant Irish charity that supports community groups, clubs, and voluntary organisations to increase participation, promote social inclusion, and build stronger communities.
This funding will allow us to expand the creative tools available in the space and kick off a new programme of inclusive, hands-on workshops focused on design, creativity, and making. Over the coming months, you’ll start to see new activities appearing at TOG that are designed to lower the barrier to getting involved, welcome new faces into the space, and give people fun, accessible ways to learn new skills.
About As Darragh Did
As Darragh Did was set up in memory of Darragh O’Shea and works to support community welfare and development across Ireland. Their funding helps local clubs, societies, and community projects to grow participation, encourage inclusion, and create positive opportunities for people to connect.
We’re really proud to be supported by them and to be part of a wider group of organisations doing grassroots community work around the country.
You can read more about their work here: https://asdarraghdid.ie/
What this means for TOG
Thanks to this funding, we’ll be bringing new equipment into the hackerspace and using it to run a series of creative workshops and community projects. The focus will be on:
- Easy, low-barrier activities for people who’ve never tried making before
- Creative workshops that mix design, craft, and technology
- Projects that bring people together and encourage collaboration
- Activities that make the space even more welcoming and inclusive
We’ll share more soon about the specific workshops, open sessions, and ways to get involved.
Stay tuned
This funding will directly support new events and opportunities at TOG, and we can’t wait to start rolling them out. Keep an eye on the blog and our social media for announcements over the coming weeks.
A big thank you again to As Darragh Did for their support, and to everyone in the TOG community who keeps the space active, open, and full of ideas.
Watch this space. 👀✨