Eamon Leonard who was formally involved in TL01. Is planning to set up a new coworking space in Dublin. He already has Ken Stanley the self appointed “web standards legand” on board.

To quote Eamon:

I’ve been participating in one for the last year, but it’s recently been wound down. I’ve since started up my own company, EchoLibre, and we’re hoping to move into new office space in early October.

Given the benefit coworking had for me as a freelancer, and the belief I have that it can foster creativity and innovation, I’m going to make some of the office space available to freelancers – designers, developers, whatever (except SEOs – sorry, being able to set up a google ad campaign does not make you an expert).

The office is on South William Street and consists of two rooms – one will be for EchoLibre, the other for coworking. I already have one coworker on board, and have space for two more.

Coworking isn’t for everyone, but if you think it’s something you’d be
interested in, and you want an office in a nice part of town for a _very_ affordable price, then drop me a line.

Subsequently Patrick O’Connor was looking at the http://the-hub.net concept (while following coworking.ie). Looks like he might get onboard too.

If your interested in getting involved leave a comment or pop Eamon an email.

Thanks to Laura for pointing out the thread on PHPug. PS: Coworking.ie is still alive!

The last nine months have been some of the most productive, inspiring months of my life. Eamon Leonard and Eoghan McCabe took on the coworking philosophy and wore it proudly. Last February, Eoghan and I decided to go into business together. We share similar ambition, goals and ideals in business and in what we do and our skills complemented that wonderfully. Last week, we announced and formally launched Contrast, the two of us partnered with Belfast coworking champion David Rice and skilled usability expert Des Traynor.

Both Dave and Des were frequent guests in TL01 over the past few months. And during our time there, we hosted some big names from the international technology community. A bunch of friends joined us for our Christmas party. Earlier this year, we had drinks with LA blogger Sean Bonner. OS X developer and CouchDB contributor Jan Lehnardt joined us during his stint here for XTech Dublin.

For the Irish Open Source Technology Conference, Geoffrey Grosenbach of the Ruby on Rails podcast joined us, as did PHP Pear president David Coallier.

But perhaps what’s more impressive about TL01 was not what went on there, but what’s come out of it. Eamon has set up his own business Echo Libre, and is doing impressive client work with some exciting products in development.

Eoghan and I have moved to new offices in Merrion Street, where we hope to keep the spirit of coworking alive once we’ve settled in and got the place looking spick and span (the paint has only just dried!)

To TL01, I say goodbye, I’ve had a wonderful year and from the experience great things have come to my life, not to mention two good friends in Eamon and Eoghan.

To Eamon, I say thanks, you’ve been an inspiration and a mentor, as well as a true friend and a great guy to share a pint with.

To everyone else I say this:

If you’re a freelancer, home worker or teleworker and working from home is leading to the kind of drag where you’re just not getting out enough, or you feel that your creativity could do with some company, I urge you, I plea with you: set up or join a coworking space. Do it for yourself, do it for Dublin, do it for the community. And one more thing: just do it. Dive right in… at the very worst you can go back to where you were if things don’t work out.

Indeed, there are three spare desks as of right now in TL01 and there are a couple of spare offices in the building. Emmett Harten, our landlord, is one of the nicest men alive and he totally gets the whole movement. If you’re interested in setting up a space or joining an existing office, you could do worse to give him a call. His number is 085 718 3595 or you can email him at space28@mac.com.

Small Edit! to the Title!

Over the last month, I have been working in the background to secure additional coworking locations in Dublin. The theory behind this is to make coworking more accessible and available.

I was contacted by a landlord a few weeks back who was inspired by our efforts to date. I explained the concepts and ideology behind coworking and it turned out that they were quite similar to why he set up his own business.

The second space will be located in Broombridge Business Centre in Dublin 7. The location itself is accessible by bus and train, a short commute (Only 15 mins from the M50 and 15 mins from the City centre).

Please spread the word people! Direct anyone and everyone to this page.

I popped up today and was blow away by the attention to detail that has been put into this place. The facility is huge and has been custom fitted with everything needed for your typical office.

So here is a rough outline of the deal (not fully finalised).. Please contact me if you are interested Jason@jason-roe.com or drop us a comment.

For €350 a month you get:

• Broadband Internet connection.
• Fully fitted desk chair with, ergonomically designed seating and flexible storage and filing units.
• Reception services 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday. 10.00 am to 4.00pm on Saturday
• Message management ensuring all messages are received and delivered promptly.
• Secure parking is available onsite.
• Immediate Availability
• Secure Storage Space Available on site.
• Full use of the site facilities including Coffee Dock, Showers & Toilets.

Any additional services used are charged to you each month.

• High-speed photocopying can be done for you or provided on a self-service basis.
• Telephone calls are standard rates
• Fax machine available in main Reception.
• Document binding and laminating.
• Taxi bookings.
• DHL Delivery Service on site
• Couriers
• Executive Meeting and Interview Rooms available at per hour or per day basis.

This space is not in direct competition with TL01 – Space 28 and should be seen as a second independent space.

Please contact me if you are interested. Jason@jason-roe.com or drop us a comment.

More info to come..
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You can contact me via email jason@jason-roe.com or post a comment below.

Whatever about the buzz of getting this place off the ground, I’ve been heart broken these past few months, paying a visit every week or so to check if Eircom hadn’t already set up the broadband in this little co-working space in Dublin.

Well, I popped my head in at lunch time today and the DSL link light indicated that there was an active connection on the line.

The momentum has been snail’s pace, but we’re now set to go and hopefully I’ll be spending many a happy hour coding, jibing or perhaps just hanging out over the next nine or ten months.

All the desks in this room are taken, but if anyone’s looking for a space, there’s another room for co-working being set up down stairs, and there are bigger plans afoot. Now’s the time!