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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 11h

Already onboard with Dublin2029 and want to share the joy? If anyone has any spare time to help out with our fan table, we would greatly appreciate your help. You can reach out via our volunteer form at dublin2029.ie or - if you’ve already filled in the form - get in touch in the Discord (2/2)

Fáilte! | Dublin in 2029

We are a growing group of fans who’d like to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in Dublin in 2029. Would you like to see this happen? Or hear from us occasionally on our progress?

dublin2029.ie

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 11h

We’re going to be at @octocon.bsky.social! Come along and say hi to the friendly volunteers at our table for all of your #Dublin2029 questions! (1/2)

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 15d

Want to wear your love for Dublin2029? T-shirts, stickers, mugs and more are available at our Redbubble shop - redbubble.com/people/Dublin2029 - featuring our bid logo artwork created by Shevaun Frazier. Any money we make from the store will go towards putting in the best bid we possibly can. (2/2)

Dublin2029 Shop | Redbubble

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

redbubble.com

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 15d

The first sighting of a #Dublin2029 t-shirt in the wild! Thank you to Tommy for sharing this - we think it looks great and apparently it’s nice and comfy too. Are you already rocking a Dublin2029 design? Send us a photo - we’d love to see it! (1/2)

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Ali Mack @alimack13.bsky.social · 17d

#speirgorm and @octocon.bsky.social and @dublin2029.bsky.social for those interested in comics, Irish history and superheroes (like Spiderman)

Nicholas Whyte @nwhyte.bsky.social · 17d

Irish Conflict in Comics: Rebellion, Nazi Spies and the Troubles, by James Bacon

A totally comprehensive listing of how Ireland is portrayed in comics.

fromtheheartofeurope.eu

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 19d

We’re not seated yet, we need the luck

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 19d

We are #Dublin2029, a growing group of fans bidding to host the 87th World Science Fiction Convention in Dublin in 2029 🍀 We will honour fantasy, science fiction, horror, art, music, and the vibrant communities that give them life. Want to know more? Visit Dublin2029.ie or talk to us here!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 27d

Octocon 2025 memberships are available at their site - more info at 2025.octocon.com

Octocon 2025 - The National Irish Science Fiction Convention

A weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond.

2025.octocon.com

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 27d

We’ll be there and if you want to know more about Dublin’s bid for the 87th Worldcon, our volunteers can answer all your questions (about the bid!) at the Dublin 2029 fan table (2/3)

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 27d

Will we see you at @octocon.bsky.social? #Octocon2025, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, will take place on Saturday, 11th October, in the Maldron Hotel in Tallaght, Dublin. An online event will run on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th. (1/3)

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Aug 28

Did you know #Octocon2025 will also be online this year? Attend from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your one home for exclusive panels and workshops.

2025.octocon.com

#octocon #scifi #fantasy #readingcommunity #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Horror

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Brian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Worldcon is over, long live #Worldcon! Thanks to all involved in a great con and for being so supportive of the @dublin2029.bsky.social team!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 16

There’s loads you can do - Worldcon is run completely by volunteers 😊 If you want to be involved we have a (very short) google form you can fill in to tell us what you want to help out with -

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Dublin 2029 Volunteer Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Dublin 2029! Dublin 2029 is a bid to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in 2029. We need volunteers of all levels and abilities. Eve...

docs.google.com

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 16

This non-alcoholic event is open to everyone who wants to find out our plans, ask questions, or learn how you can become a part of our volunteer team. We'll be at Fan Table #39 all day as well, so feel free to visit us anytime.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 16

Our Meet and Greet is happening today from 1:30-2:30pm PDT in Room 427 - come meet the team behind the Dublin2029 bid!

A banner of three images of Dublin with the words ‘[Dublin2029.ie](http://Dublin2029.ie "‌") Our Crossroads Lit by Stories and Stars’ written across them. The first photo is looking down the Samuel Beckett Bridge, which has a large white arc shaped like a harp on it. The second is of a two-storey library with a vaulted ceiling, filled with floor to ceiling books. The third is of a white metal bridge at night, under-lit with green lights reflecting into the water.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 15

Party Update! Join us from 7pm in Room 2928 in the Sheraton 🎉

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's time to celebrate! Join us tonight for a party to cheer on the Dublin2029 bid. We'll be raising glasses and having a good time starting at 8pm. Be sure to stop by Fan Table #39 after 4pm PDT to get the room details. We can't wait to see you!

A view of the CCD in Dublin across the River Liffey at sunset. The curves of the building are illuminated in different colours on each floor, reflecting into the water. The white arc of the bridge is lit with warm yellow light, and that and the street lights lining the river also reflect into the water below.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 14

We'll be joining all our fellow bid representatives - Montreal in 2027, Brisbane and Kigali for 2028, Edmonton in 2030, and Texas in 2031 - to answer all your burning questions. If you can't make it, don't worry—we'll be at Fan Table #39 all day, so feel free to swing by and ask us anything (2/2)

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 14

Got questions about the Dublin2029 bid - or any upcoming bid? We have the answers! Join us today for a live Q&A session from 3-4pm PDT, where the Future Worldcon Bids Q&A takes place both online and in Room 431-432. (1/2)

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ending day one on a high note! We are delighted that Frank and Millie Kalisz - all-around fabulous people and our party-running stalwarts - have won the 2025 Big Heart Award. Comhghairdeachas (congratulations) from all the #Dublin2029 team. 💙💚

file770.com/2025-david-a... #Seattle2025 #Worldcon

2025 David A. Kyle Big Heart Award

The David A. Kyle Big Heart Award, fandom’s highest service award, was presented to Frank and Millie Kalisz at Seattle Worldcon 2025’s Opening Ceremonies by Steve Francis.

file770.com

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 13

In Seattle for Worldcon and ready to wear your love for #Dublin2029 on your sleeve? We've got just the thing - swing past Fan Table #39 to say hello to our volunteers and grab yourself a Dublin2029 pin! We'll be at table #39 all weekend and we'd love to see you.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 12

Seattle, we're ready when you are...

We're all set up and you can find the Dublin2029 team at table 39 - come say hi!

#Seattle2025 #Worldcon

[ID: A photo of Brian sitting behind Dublin2029 fan table in the hall at Seattle Worldcon 2025. Brian is a bald white man, with a white beard and glasses, wearing a black polo shirt. The table is covered in the Irish tricolour flag (green, white and gold/orange) and various postcards, print outs and light blue badge pins. Behind Brian are two stand-up banners reading "Dublin2029: A BID TO BRING WORLDCON BACK TO DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2nd-6th AUG 2029". In the background the convention hall stretches out to a view outside, through the windows, of a building front. END ID]

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 12

Meet and Greet: If after all this you’ve not seen enough of our lovely faces, we’ll be holding a meet and greet in Room 427, from 1.30-2.30pm. Everyone is welcome to stop by, meet the team, hear our plans for the bid, ask us questions, or volunteer with the bid!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 12

Party: Friday night is party night! We're gathering from 8pm to raise some cheer and probably some glasses to the Dublin2029 bid. The location will be in The Sheraton - we won't know the room until 4pm so call past our fan table after that to get the details!

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · Aug 12

Fan Table: We’ll be at table 39 - swing by and say hello! We’ll be there all weekend if you want to know more about our bid for the 87th Worldcon, join us as a volunteer, or just have a chat

Q+A: We’ll be answering all your questions (preferably about the bid) on Thursday, from 3-4pm

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