TOG (hackerspace)

TOG is a hackerspace in Dublin, Ireland.tóg is a word in the Irish language; one of its meanings is 'to build or construct'.

History

It was started in January 2009. The space opened in May 2009. In June 2010, TOG moved to a new, larger building on Chancery Lane. In January 2015 it was confirmed that the lease on this building would not be extended beyond April 2015, and TOG announced its intention to move to a new premises in Dublin city centre. In the event the lease was extended through October and TOG moved to its new premises, the ground floor of 22 Blackpitts, in mid-October 2015.

Structure

TOG is a community-operated physical space based run by its members to provide a shared space. The members have a place to be creative and work on their projects in an environment that is both inspiring and supportive of both new and old technologies. The space is funded for by its members and allows members 24-hour access to a place equipped with shared equipment supplied or donated by members or friends of TOG.