*Wikimedia Community Ireland Newsletter – September 2018*
*Wiki Loves Monuments 2018*
This year's Irish Wiki Loves Monuments is in full swing! Ireland is one of
over 40 countries taking part across the world. There are prizes to be won
for the top 10 images from Ireland, with the top prize €350 euro. There are
over 6000 structures across Ireland waiting to have their photo taken, so
take advantage of the bit of sun we have and hunt out your local heritage
sites! All the details can be found here
<http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments-2017/>.
*Ada Lovelace Day*
We are partnering with Lovelace Space to celebrate 2018's Ada Lovelace Day
with an evening of workshops in the Digital Hub on Wednesday 10 October
from 6:30-9pm. You can find all details and links for tickets here
<http://www.lovelacespace.com/events/2018/8/16/dublin-ada-lovelace-day-2018>
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*Editing events in TOG Hackerspace*
We will be continuing our monthly editing events in TOG Hackerspace on
Wednesday
26 September
<https://www.meetup.com/Tog-Dublin-Hackerspace/events/nnrbspyxmbjc/>from
7-9pm. Whether you are new to Wikipedia or an old hand at editing, come
along for a chat with fellow Wikimedians! All you need is a laptop, WiFi
and pizza will be provided!
To get a reminder about this and other upcoming event sign up on the TOG
Meetup page <https://www.meetup.com/Tog-Dublin-Hackerspace/>, or follow us
on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland> or Twitter
<https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE>.
*Octocon*
If you were thinking about attending this year's Octocon, or are interested
in Science Fiction and Fantasy, a number of Wikipedians are hosting an
editing workshop this year: So You Want to Be a Wiki Editor. The convention
is taking place from 19 to 21 October in the Crowne Plaze Hotel,
Blanchardstown. You can find all the details about the event and the
conference here <https://2018.octocon.com/how-to-be-come-a-wiki-editor/>.
*Wiki Science*
The photo and image competition, Wiki Science, is returning to Ireland this
November. If you want to get involved in the organisation, want to sponsor
or help promote the event this year do get in touch. You can see last
year's winning images here
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki_Science_Ireland_2017>.
*Getting Involved!*
Is there an event you think Wikimedia Community Ireland should get involved
in, or should look at organising? Do you have idea for an event or campaign
you'd like to work on with us? Or have any other good ideas, then get in
touch, we'd love to hear from you!
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Wikimedia Community Ireland
Chair - Shannon Eichelberger
Project Coordinator - Rebecca O'Neill
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