Get out and meet people from other industries during Design Week 2009.
Design Week 2009 in association with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE is from November 2nd to 8th Design Week is a week long celebration of Irish and international design.
The main purpose is to highlight the important contribution good design makes to the cultural and economic life of Ireland through fostering a reputation for creative excellence and innovation.
There are tons of events all over the country but including Understanding Digital and Refresh focussed on digital media.
Another event of interest is the Interaction Design event in the Sugar Club in Dublin on Tues Nov 3rd. Ignite format with 5 minute talks. Bombay sapphire for the first 100 in the door apparently!
see http://defuse.ixd.ie
For all other info see http://www.designweek.ie/