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November 16th 2023, 10am - 3pm in Malahide Castle & Gardens, Malahide Demesne, Co. Dublin. Announcing Guest Speaker Suzanne Zeedyk (UK). Suzanne is a developmental psychologist and research scientist interested in the importance of connection in our early years.  

Fingal wants to support business and communities in realising planet earth's potential

The next stage in the reconstruction of the Brackenstown Road (L2030) in Swords is due to start shortly as part of ongoing road strengthening works being carried out by Fingal County Council.

This is a great workshop for those interested in using basic programming concepts to make drum loops and melodies. During the session you will:

This is a great workshop for those interested in making, electronics and sound / music. During the session you will learn about electronic components, printed circuit boards and how to solder. You will also explore different materials to design and make your own speaker housing. At the end of the second session, you will take away your finished speaker which can be used with a phone or any sound making device using a mini-jack output.

Introducing TinkerCad, you will design your own 3D piece and send it to our printer (FDM). This is a great introduction to geometry and design for 3D, giving participants a basic grounding in how 3D printing can be used to solve real world problems. No design experience necessary.

Learn about the BBC microbit and how it can be used to control motors using MakeCode block coding software. In this workshop you will work in pairs to build a remote-controlled buggy, as well as gain an understanding about how radio signals and accelerometers are used to control it remotely.

Join Custard Pie Puppets for Christmas Crackers! This cabaret style show features Santy’s helpers Dong & Ding, Frosty the Snowman and of course Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and many more, all wrapped up with seasonal capers, laughs and sing-along fun.

Join library staff member Aida in Balbriggan Library and create some beautiful crafts to display in your home over the Christmas period. In each workshop you will be creating something different.