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We’re delighted to be joined by @shaunalawless.bsky.social whose Gael Song series has been a real hit!

She is an avid reader of the mythology and history of Ireland which inspired her to write the Gael Song, a historical fantasy series nominated for Best Debut at the British Fantasy Awards.

What a weekend. Thank you everyone, and we mean EVERYONE!

I'm sure a more meaningful post will follow after a proper long rest or two, but in the meantime, we would love your feedback to help us make Ath-V-Con even better ❤️🤞🏻

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Reminder Session Selection for Programme closes on 25th February - midnight UTC!

You have 2 days left to indicate what you might be interested in doing on the Iridescence Programme.

There have been new items added over the week so do dip in and check.
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I wonder what this might be for 🤔

Ah I love a good clicky schedule

athventurecon.ie/schedule/

Session2 is a happening!!

17 game tables here in the Main Hall, 4 more in the Quiet Rooms and of course the Never Ending Gory table!!!

UPDATE: only Sunday tickets remain!

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I'm not fully sure what the librarians working in the library floating on a cloud in GM Jude's 4th level 5e D&D game look like. But i think there's a fair chance they look like these dudes!

We're Going Up, Up, Up! is a Sunday morning, session 4, offering where it's safe to say to expect minis!

Our next guest is Byddi Lee, author of Barren, The Rejuvenation Trilogy, and March to November. She publishes flash and short fiction, and manages Flash Fiction Armagh. Byddi also writes for stage, including her climate-change play Toxic Relationships. For more information, visit www.ByddiLee.com.

We are still looking for big mini donations in the regular sized mini bucket at the check in desk.

Clear?

Thank you kindly.

This Starter Pack by @consdotie.bsky.social is really handy for following and keeping us with conventions happening throughout Ireland. Be sure to let them know about others and maybe they can be added.

#IrishCreatives #SpeirGhorm #TTRPG #Conventions

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Ever wanted to run your own panel? Or maybe you're looking to help out aroun the con?
Well you're in luck! The pannelist and volunteers applications for Amikon 2026 are now live!

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By Grathar's Hammer we're only a week out from the greatest Con this side of Thermia, #AthCon4

And we've still so many games to be a tweetin about!!

And we haven't even told y'all about the Never Ending Gory table!

Oh my! We've a busy few days ahead!

ANTHRO IRISH 2026 SOLD OUT

Yar mateys! How goes yere voyage on these high seas! All entry level tickets for AnthroIrish 2026 are now sold out, along with the pre-order of size M T-Shirts!

Thanks to ye all for the support, and we can't wait for ye to board our ship this August.

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The score has been sourced.
The joint has been cased
The crew has been assembled.

Now you just have to go out and do the job.

But the job is recovering a rare artifact that some looney cultist have become quite attached to.

Urrgh always with the crazy cultists.

Trading is hardly an option?

Bursary applications!

We have a number of bursaries available for the convention, giving full access to all panels, events and shenanigans.

If you would like to apply please message the page or mail chair@norncon.org

🙂

Guest announcement!

Oisín McGann is an award-winning writer and illustrator. His latest novel is 'Steel-Plate Subversive', an alternative history espionage thriller.

He lives somewhere in the Irish countryside, where people don't have to hear him ranting about AI slop.

@oisinmcgann.bsky.social

A sneak peek of what one of our den vendors will have on offer 😉

The Transatlantic Fan Fund has launched this year's two‑candidate race to send a fan from North America to the Eurocon.

Voting is now open and will continue over Easter. You can vote online or download a printable PDF ballot here:

🔗 taff.org.uk/ballots/taff...

TAFF thrives on your support!

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It's Spacedogs!!

GM Rob's Mongoose Traveller 2e Spacedogs to be precise.
And the dogs in question are actually more wolf like. Except they are called Vargr.
And they walk about on two legs.
And they talk.
And they have guns
So not that dog like.

Maybe best not to mention the whole dog thing.

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Urrgh it's all just so typical!!

You and the rest of the USS Gorgon manage to swing some must needed shore leave. You get invited to a swanky reception at the Starfleet Academy. And get a chance to meet up with you old professor while downing the little cocktail sausages and glasses of champagnee.

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✨ Charity Announcement: Seal Rescue Ireland! ✨ 🦭💙 We're thrilled to announce that Seal Rescue Ireland (https://www.sealrescueireland.org/) will be our official charity partner for Ainmhícon 2026! 💙🦭 Seal Rescue Ireland is the Irelands only seal rescue centre, working tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, and release orphaned and injured seals back into the wild while also championing conservation and education. At this year's event, a portion of every ticket sold will go directly to supporting their incredible work. Plus you'll have the chance to: — Hear Seal Rescue Ireland speak on our main stage — Visit their stand and learn more about their mission — Support them directly through donations and merchandise We're so excited to be working with such an inspiring organisation, and we can't wait for our community to get involved in helping protect Ireland's seals and seas! 🦭💙 -DanTheGlowWolf

✨ Charity Announcement: Seal Rescue Ireland! ✨
🦭💙 We're thrilled to announce that Seal Rescue Ireland (www.sealrescueireland.org) will be our official charity partner for Ainmhícon 2026! 💙🦭

two puca with a seal. the text reads 'charity announcement: seal rescue ireland'

artwork of two Púca petting a seal, both of them dreaming of being seals themselves. the text reads 'they graduated top of their class in speaking to seals in 2002'

✨ Fógra Carthanais: Seal Rescue Ireland! ✨ 🦭💙 Táimid iontach sásta a fhógairt go mbeidh Seal Rescue Ireland (https://www.sealrescueireland.org/) inár bpáirtí carthanais oifigiúil le haghaidh Ainmhícon 2026! 💙🦭 Is iad Seal Rescue Ireland an t-aon ionad tarrthála do rónta atá ag Éirinn. Tá siad ag oibriú gan scíth chun rónta dílleachtacha agus gortaithe a tharrtháil, a athshlánú agus ar ais amach san fhiántas a ligean, agus iad ag tacú leis an gcaomhnú agus leis an oideachas freisin. Úsáidfear cuid de gach ticéad atá díolta chun tacú leis a n-oibriú iontach ag imeacht na bliana seo. Chomh maith leis sin, beidh seans agaibh: — Seal Rescue Ireland á labhairt ar ár bpríomhstáitse a chloisteáil — Cuairt a thabhairt ar a stainnín agus níos mó faoina misean a fhoghlaim — A thacú leo díreach trí thabhartais agus earraí Táimid ar bís chun bheith ag oibriú leis a leithéid de chumann spreagúil, agus is fada linn go nglacaidh ár bpobal páirt inár iarrachtaí chun cabhrach le cosaint rónta agus cosaint fharraigí na hÉireann! 🦭💙 - @dantheglowwolf.bsky.social

✨ Fógra Carthanais: Seal Rescue Ireland! ✨
🦭💙 Táimid iontach sásta a fhógairt go mbeidh Seal Rescue Ireland (www.sealrescueireland.org) inár bpáirtí carthanais oifigiúil le haghaidh Ainmhícon 2026! 💙🦭

A photo taken of our table at the SMOFCon International party. Sat on the left is Emily January, a white woman with short brown hair wearing a blue Dublin 2029 t-shirt. In the middle is Catherine Sharp, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a purple Octocon t-shirt and a kilt in the Glasgow 2024 tartan. Stood on the right is Mandy Knight, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a maroon dress. The table is covered with an Irish flag, and covered in drinks bottles, sweets and biscuits, and some Dublin 2029 flyers and bookmarks.

Come join the fun! We’re looking for new volunteers to join the Dublin 2029 bid team! Just fill in the quick form below and we’ll be in touch - no worries if you don’t have a specific role in mind, we have an amazing Volunteers team who can find the right fit for you

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On the relaunch of his iconic take on Irish mythology, The Call, it’s perfect to introduce guest Peadar Ó Guilín.

Peadar’s first novel, The Inferior, "a stark, dark tale,” was translated into eight languages.

His next novel, "The Sword Garden", will be published by Wizard's Tower Press, in April

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EFF 2026 Call for Nominations!

The European Fan Fund is now seeking candidates for the next trip to Metropolcon, Eurocon 2026 in Berlin (2-5 July 2026).

EFF exists to help build stronger links between European SFFH fandoms, especially where fans may have few connections beyond their own country.

Preregisration is now open for Chimera Con 2026 warhorn.net/events/chime...

Early bird discount up to 31st March!

You can also list any potential games to run here boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/373...

Teachers Clubs Dublin, 16-17 May 2026....don't miss a great weekend of gaming in Dublins fair city!

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Make sure to give Rookie (in name only) over on dehinsta at

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And be sure to book your seat at a table soon!

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The Devils Well is a Candela Obscura game from GM Ciaran, or Horse as he he known by some making up the other half of the Happy & Horse duo from Dopes And Dragons!

The party receiving the last mayday message from the caption, turns out airship are not that safe afterall. Who woulda thunked it?