On 20 July 2010 21:32, Andrew Turvey andrewrturvey@googlemail.com wrote:
Hi Conor,
Irish chapter would be a fantastic move and please let us know if there's anything we could do to support you in this - including any practical or financial help you might need to get started.
As it happens, the Wikimedia UK board (which includes Andrew and me) has been meeting as this thread has been going on. We added a short discussion about Ireland to the agenda and we all agreed that we would like to help if we can. We can provide funds for some activities like those Conor mentions and we can also provide advice. Given the various connections between the UK and Ireland, we think it makes sense for us to take an proactive role in helping an Irish chapter get started, if that help would be appreciated.
On a personal note, I'd be interested in attending a meetup in Ireland (I agree with Cary that meetups are a good first step towards a chapter), just because meetups are good fun. I could provide some advice to people interested in forming a chapter while there.