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QUB Dragonslayers @qubds.bsky.social · 17h

Are you a new DnD player who's just getting your sea legs or maybe you are a veteran player who's been sailing the player's handbook for years but looking for something more casual? Our West March council has finally found land and is proud to present their new season. It's a landlubber's nightmare!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You’re invited! The volunteers behind the Dublin 2029 Worldcon bid get together on the second Monday of every month. Our next session is coming up on Monday 12th October! We'd love to meet anyone else from the wider Dublin SFF community and anyone passing through on the day 💙

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A little Dublin slang for you: yo-yos. That's what we call euros, as in, “A head of cabbage will set you back 2 or 3 yo-yos.” Why are we telling you this? Putting together a Worldcon bid costs money! Our bid is looking for support from those in the wider SFF community who have the means to help!

A photo of Philippa sat at the Dublin fantable at Octocon. She is a white woman with chin-length blonde hair wearing glasses and a black and white patterned top with a Dublin 2029 badge pinned to her chest. The table has an Irish flag spread over it with flyers, bookmarks, badges and sweets spread over it. There is a large Dublin 2029 standing banner behind the table.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Guests of Honour Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social & C.E Murphy @cemurphy.bsky.social with our wonderful chair @csharpwords.bsky.social ! #Octocon2026 Attending today? Check out the programme: prog.octocon.com

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Antiqueight @antiqueight.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Cruinne Óg aka Baby Globe is attending @octocon.bsky.social in Cork today

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Congratulations to our #Octocon2026 cosplay parade winner Seth Tuohy who was dressed as the Wicked Witch of the East from the Wizard of Oz - complete with a wicker handbag shaped like a house and sparkly red converse! Excellent cosplay!! Thanks to Kat for moderation & Karina for her help!

Person in a black dress with a grey shirt standing in the middle of a conference room. They are also wearing black and white striped tights and red sparkley converse. They have a witches hat on their head and they hold a wicker handbag shaped like a house.

A group of four people. Left to right, a person with long blonde hair wearing a medical mask, a black long sleeve top, grey jeans and a green fringe skirt; next person is dressed as the wicked witch of the west from wizard of oz in a black dress, black and white striped tights, red sparkly converse, a witches hat, a medical mask and a wicker handbag shaped like a house; next person is wearing a red 1920s style had, a red and black blouse with an arm strap featuring small handmade potion bottles, a homemade crochet black and white bag sits on a belt; the next person is wearing a scarlet witch costume, with a red face piece on the forehead, a crochet head scarf, a black top and a long red jacket, with a cane wrapped in red ribbon and a string of lights.

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Marguerite @marguerites.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

@ickletayto.bsky.social just conducted a great interview with @aptshadow.bsky.social at @octocon.bsky.social, and I have to say that now I want a story all about the goblin tailors assigned to an Ork battalion. Possibly as a musical.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ever wished you could have your own incredibly cute Octo? Well why not crochet your very own member of the Octo collective? (Basic crochet knowledge required!) Find out how here: octocon.com/2026/10/croc... #octocon2026

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As #Octocon2026 draws even closer, we would like to remind attendees of our Accessibility Statement & Online Accessibility Guide available here: octocon.com/octocon-onli... They outline the accessibility measures we have in place and information for anyone attending or taking part online.

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Let’s turn this day into a top-notch Thursday, shall we? NornCon 2027 tickets are ON SALE NOW! 30 April - 2 May, 2027, with Guests of Honour Tade Thompson and NI’s own CJ Cooke! Grab your membership: Norncon.org #NornCon #BelfastEvents #BelfastSFF #SFFConvention #HorrorConvention

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QUB Dragonslayers @qubds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Come along to our Miniature Painting Session this Tuesday in the SU Drawing Room. Minis from DnD & Warhammer will be provided to those who do not have their own so everyone both new and experienced is welcome to come along and learn more about this fun and relaxing hobby.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Attending #Octocon2026 online? Visit prog.octocon.com/info for access details, schedules, and more useful information!

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Legendgerry @gerald-t-mc-evoy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On the blurb for my D.A.M.N.I.T. demo at @octocon.bsky.social it says "Brought to you by the minds behind Pew Pew, Cocaine Owlbear and other assorted silliness." Behold some of the assorted silliness! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pew...

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Broomtilting: Full Moon Jousting for Witches

A zine RPG about witches on brooms, three hundred feet up, settling a grudge

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Watch the full video of Our Crossroads Lit by Story and Star, now on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/@Dublin2029 #music #ireland #irish #dublin2029

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We're very happy that our 2026 venue map has been designed by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social! We'll have some B&W prints available for members attending in Cork. If you prefer a 2D version, we'll have those too & you can find it on our website on the Venue page. octocon.com/venue/ #Octocon2026

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Dublin Comic Arts Festival @dublincomicarts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's time to start our exhibitor thread for the October edition of DCAF! A quick reminder of when and where – 11th October in Bohemian Football Club, Dalymount Park, Dublin 7. Let’s MEET OUR ARTISTS!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We’re looking for volunteers attending @octocon.bsky.social to help staff our fantable! Come have a sit, chat about the bid, and give out ribbons and sweets 🐙 There’s even a sign up form so you can still go to all your favourite items - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Join us on our journey lit by story and star with your own merch, bridging off from Dublin to a world of curiosity, authenticity and solidarity 💙 Get your merch and support the bid at the same time via our Redbubble shop! www.redbubble.com/people/dubli...

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Dublin2029 Shop | Redbubble

Dublin2029 is an independent artist creating amazing designs for great products such as t-shirts, stickers, posters, and phone cases.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We can't shout about our programme without mentioning our line-up of writing, crafting and comics workshops, both in Cork and online. Some of them are sign-up only, so watch out for an announcement of the sign-up form this Sunday (27th September). #Octocon2026 octocon.com/2026/09/2026...

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2026 Programme Highlights: Workshops - Octocon

We always love to help our programme participants and guests share their knowledge with you, and we've got a great line-up of workshops for you again this

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Have you read any of Adrian Tchaikovsky's many books and stories? Join us in Cork and online to catch Guest of Honour @aptshadow.bsky.social on panels, plus his GOH interview and a live recording of the Starship Alexandria podcast! #Octocon2026 octocon.com/2025/10/adri...

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Octocon is less than 2 weeks away! Whether you're coming to Cork or joining us online, you'll get plenty of chances to hear & see our Guest of Honour @cemurphy.bsky.social talking about her writing life, her many many SFF (and mystery) books, & lots more! #Octocon2026 octocon.com/2025/10/c-e-...

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is #HobbitDay because Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were both born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway it's a good day to come and boromir #Tolkien books. 📚

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Announcing our Trade Hall in the Clayton Hotel Cork City for #Octocon2026! First up, we are delighted to announce that Waterstones Cork will be bringing all the books, all weekend!

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darecon.bsky.social @darecon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

TTRPG - Granny Chris's Quest - GM Drew Sun 18 Oct 13:00 - 16:00 You always knew Granny Chris was a witch. Now she’s sending you into the woods… and the nightmares from your childhood may be waiting there. Granny Chris’s Quest is coming to The Heron’s Perch at DARECon 2026. #TTRPG #DARECon2026

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Sci-FI-Ireland @sci-fi-ireland.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

5 days to go!!!! Until @rachael.b.kelly gives wing to her new short story collection - "Different Wavelengths" at Secret Bookshelf published by NewCon Press and launched in collaboration with the newly minted Multiverse Mindworks authors. 🚀🛸🤖🧬👽 #multiversemindworks #SundayFunday

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NornCon Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Big things are happening here at Norncon 🤫

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darecon.bsky.social @darecon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tabletop RPGs have a dedicated home at DARECon 2026. Welcome to The Heron’s Perch: two days of adventures, new systems, experienced GMs and stories waiting to be told. Individual game reveals start now. #DARECon2026 #TTRPG

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Want to check out what’s happening at #Octocon2026? Look no further than our Programme highlights! Today featuring our Guests of Honour Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social, C.E. (Catie) Murphy @cemurphy.bsky.social, and Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com octocon.com/2026/09/prog...

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Programme Highlights: Guests of Honour - Octocon

Our Guests of Honour for 2026 are Adrian Tchaikovsky, C.E. (Catie) Murphy, and Premee Mohamed (online), and we've enticed them onto a range of programme

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Irish Video Game Orchestra 🎮♥️ @ivgorchestra.com · 14/09/2026

Check out our stream schedule for the week! Follow us at twitch.tv/irishvideoga..., and jump into our Discord via Linktree to keep up to date!

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darecon.bsky.social @darecon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

And the great games keep coming!! 🎲 💪 DARECon Play & Win continues to grow with help from the lovely folks at @allplay.bsky.social !! Huge thanks to @azkadorkablegamer.bsky.social and team at @allplay.bsky.social for their support, can’t wait to get these titles to the table at DARECon 2026! 🍁🧡

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Are you around Dublin? Come along to the Dublin 2029 Monthly Meetup! We get together on the second Monday of every month for a chat, a bit of craic, and the chance to meet others from the community. Come join us at Tapped on Nassau St on Monday 14th September from 6pm!

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Ainmhícon @ainmhicon.ie · 09/09/2026

✨ Art Team Volunteers Wanted ✨ Have you been enjoying our art so far? Same. Our art team are looking to bring on a few more talented furs to help make even more of it!

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Want to help make Octocon happen? We're looking for volunteers to support the convention both in person and online. Find out more and apply at octocon.com/join-the-oct... #Octocon2026 #Volunteer #ConventionLife #SciFiAndFantasy

Promotional graphic on a purple background encouraging volunteer participation at Octocon. Large white text reads: “Octocon cannot happen without our valued volunteers.” Additional text invites people interested in helping out, either in person or online, to visit the website for more information and to complete a volunteer application. Along the bottom is a black city skyline silhouette featuring a large robot on the left and a dragon flying on the right. The website address “octocon.com” appears in white at the bottom centre.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Still time to make an application!

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The empty traders slots are filled! Thanks to everyone who got in touch. #Octocon2026

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

While most people in Ireland, especially in Dublin, speak English, the first national language is actually Irish! It’s probably very different from any languages you’re familiar with because it doesn’t descend from any Germanic, Romance or Slavic languages and can have some scary-looking spellings

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ShipItCon @shipitcon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Where in the world is Squishy? Clue? It's a delicious hill/mountain.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We have online memberships to give away through Con or Bust! If you're eligible and would like to join us in October, go fill out their form now! (Our programme deadline has passed but we might still be able to sneak you onto something, if that's something you fancy.) #ConOrBust #OctoconOnline

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Chimera Con @chimeracondublin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Chimera committee are delighted to announce that Chimera Con 2027 will take place at the Teachers Club in Dublin on 22-23rd May 2027. Further information to come in the future but a chance to put those dates in your diary. We look forward to seeing you there. Spread the word!

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Chimera Con @chimeracondublin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Our good friends at @gaelcon.bsky.social , Irelands oldest independent gaming con, takes place 23rd to 26th October in Crowne Plaza in Santry, Dublin. Check them out iga.ie/gaelcon/. A huge variety of RPGs, boardgames, LARP's, guests, merchandise and more.

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Chimera Con @chimeracondublin.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

One of our sister cons, Pax Hibernia, takes place on the 12th September at the Teachers Club for their debut con. There are still a few places available on the day so jump on soon! Check out paxhibernia.ie for information around tickets and schedule.

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ShipItCon @shipitcon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

ShipItCon 2026 has shipped and what a day it was. 300 attendees 3000 euro raised for Focus Ireland and Irish Hospice Foundation 8 prizes given out, including a PS5

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ShipItCon @shipitcon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Is this our best swag ever? A real Squishy stress toy for every attendee. Grab him, squish help, feel the stress leave your body 🤗

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A small number of trader spaces have become available for this year's #Octocon2026. 📩 For details and to apply, contact: trade@octocon.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📺 One more Zoom hangout before #Octocon2026! Join us on Sunday 13th Sept @ 4pm IST for an afternoon of conversation, meeting fellow Octocon members, and programme teasers. We'd love to see you there! Details: octocon.com/2026/09/hang...

Promotional graphic on a purple background for an Octocon online community event. Large white text reads: “Our last Zoom hangout before Octocon is Sunday 13th September at 4pm IST.” Smaller text below says: “Join us to chat, meet fellow members, and enjoy some Octocon programme teasers.” Along the bottom is a black silhouette of a city skyline with a large white robot on the left and a white dragon flying on the right. The website “octocon.com” appears at the bottom centre.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Don't forget that day memberships are available! Details below:

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy 60th Birthday to Star Trek! Octocon has celebrated Star Trek many times in many forms - you could even say with Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations - and we're sure we'll be talking about it again at this year's convention!

Octocon's mascot Octo, a red and pink octopus, wears a space helmet with its name on the front, and holds various Star Trek-type devices. Octo is sitting on top of a space shuttle with the designation NCC1701.

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Online Guest of Honour @premeemohamed.com on the release of WICKHILLS!

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