Got something broken at home that you have been meaning to sort out for a while?
Maybe it is a lamp that has gone dark, a toy that has stopped doing toy things, a kitchen gadget that has packed it in, or a jacket that is hanging on by optimism alone. Instead of letting it rattle around in a press for another six months, bring it along to our next Repair Café at TOG Hackerspace.
We will be hosting the event on Saturday 11th April 2026, from 12 noon to 4pm, in TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12. Tickets are free, but booking ahead really helps us plan the day.
A Repair Café is a chance to bring along broken or worn items and sit down with volunteer fixers to see what can be done. Sometimes the repair is quick. Sometimes it takes a bit of testing, fiddling, tightening, stitching, glueing, soldering, or thoughtful staring. Sometimes, the item makes it very clear that it has other plans. But even then, you usually come away knowing a bit more than when you arrived.
That is part of what makes a Repair Café different. It is not a drop-off service where your item vanishes into the back room. You stay with it, chat through the issue, and get to see what is involved in trying to bring it back to life. It is about repair, but it is also about sharing skills, building confidence, and showing that plenty of everyday items still have a bit more life left in them.
What can you bring?
You can bring along things like:
- Clothes and accessories
- Toys
- Small electrical appliances and electronics
- Small furniture
And usually a few other bits besides.
There is always a good mix on the day. Some things arrive with an obvious fault, some arrive in several emotional pieces, and some arrive with the immortal phrase, “It was working grand until…” We cannot promise miracles, but we do enjoy a challenge.
Why bother?
Because a surprising number of things do not need to be replaced. They just need a bit of time, attention, and somebody willing to open them up and have a look.
Repairing things keeps useful items in use for longer, saves money, reduces waste, and helps people learn practical skills that are too easy to lose. It is also a genuinely nice way to spend an afternoon: a room full of people helping each other, cups of tea, odd screws on tables, and the occasional round of applause when something suddenly starts working again.
Event details
When: Saturday 11th April 2026, 12 noon to 4 pm
Where: TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12
Tickets: Free, but please book in advance
Book your free ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/repair-cafe-tickets-1980452469649
This event is supported by Dublin Maker, and we are delighted to have their support again for another afternoon of community repair.
So if you have something broken, worn out, or just acting up, bring it along and we will see what can be done.
And if you would like to be a fixer or volunteer at a future Repair Café, we would love to hear from you. We are always glad to have more people involved, whether that is helping with repairs, welcoming visitors, keeping the tea flowing, or making sure the day runs smoothly. If that sounds like your kind of thing, please get in touch.
Come by, fix something, learn something, and help us keep a few more things out of the bin.
