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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 6h

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 · 6h

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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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 16h

Make sure you check out our programme for this weekend! Writing Comics 101, get crafty with a bookbinding workshop, The Power of Comics to Start the Conversation - we've got something for everyone!

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-workshops-and-talks/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fandom

Our mascot Octo the octopus holding a book and crochet needle with a stack of books, wool etc. looking very busy.

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Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 1d

The final 2025 @octocon.bsky.social committee meeting is done! We are mostly ready (especially our programme, have you seen it? prog.octocon.com) but there's always a few last things, and more volunteers would be great, particularly online.
It's going to be a great little convention though.

Octocon 2025 Programme Guide

Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond.

prog.octocon.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to it @rachelahandley.com !

#Octocon2025 #Octocon #WritingCommunity #CreativeWritingWorkshop #Fantasy #BookSky

Rachel Handley 🏳️‍🌈 @rachelahandley.com · 1d

I'm delighted to say that I will be running an online Ursula Le Guin themed creative writing workshop for @octocon.bsky.social on 11th October, 4 pm.

Get ready for some philosophical fiction!

You must be a member to join. Not a member yet? You can still sign-up here: 2025.octocon.com/join-us/

Poster showing a pink/red octopus with a cute face. The background is a white and blue water cartoon-like graphic. The text reads: Would you walk away from Omelas? An Ursula Le Guin Themed Creative Writing Workshop, 11th October, 4 pm, online. In this workshop, led by science fiction writer, poet, and philosophy lecturer Dr Rachel Handley, you will be invited to explore Le Guin's short stories and related themes. There will be opportunities to respond to writing prompts based on Le Guin's and other's work throughout the workshop. The workshop will be very interactive, and writers at all levels are very welcome to attend. You'll also have the chance to read out what you've written during the workshop.

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Norncon sff convention, Belfast @norncon.bsky.social · 1d

Stay posted for our first guest announcements this week! And if you’re at @octocon.bsky.social this weekend, pop over and say hi!

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 1d

We love to dress up for #Octocon – and so does Octo! – and we’re delighted that our Cosplay Parade is returning for the fourth year.

https://2025.octocon.com/programme-highlights-cosplay/

#Cosplay #Octocon2025 #Cosplayers #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #SciFiConvention

Our mascot, Octo the octopus dressed as Captain America while also holding Thor's hammer.

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Tog Hackerspace @togdublin.bsky.social · 2d

Our friends' @octocon.bsky.social event is now less than a week away. Find out all about the National Irish Science Fiction Convention -> 2025.octocon.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 2d

We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art (TASQ Art) at Octocon 2025. Check out what they have in store:

https://2025.octocon.com/collaboration-tallaght-academy-of-sequential-art/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Comics #GraphicNovels #IndieComics

Collaboration: Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art - Octocon 2025

We’re delighted to be collaborating with the Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art (TASQ Art) at Octocon 2025. TASQ Art is an institution dedicated to the

2025.octocon.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 3d

Less than a week to #Octocon2025 and it's still not too late to get your membership. Be sure not to miss out and book yours now!

https://2025.octocon.com/join-us/

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Cosplay #scificonvention #readingcommunity

Image states: Time to get excited! One week to go to Octocon 2025. www.octocon.com. Image includes our Mascot, Octo the Octopus.

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Ali Mack @alimack13.bsky.social · 3d

#speirgorm, it's on next weekend! Tickets online but.. if you can only attend virtually and you volunteer, you get a free ticket. On site volunteers get looked after. In a good way. With tea/coffee and sandwiches.

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 4d

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

Our mascot Octo the pink Octopus holding various devices such as a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, and there's a computer screen behind them.

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Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 3d

Come join us! A lot of the online volunteer jobs allow you to attend programme at the same time, and we're offering a free membership if you commit to 4 hours. #Octocon2025

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 4d

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 3d

We’ve got a great line-up of workshops and talks for you again this year! Whether you’re a writer or worldbuilder or crafter or just curious, we have something for you!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Workshops #Comics #ScifiConvention #Fandom

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to seeing you there, Deirdre!

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Catherine Sharp @csharpwords.bsky.social · 4d

Ever wanted to learn how to stream convention panels? @octocon.bsky.social is looking for new online producers for next weekend (Sat 11th/Sun 12th) and there's still time to get you up and running with some training + free online membership! 2025.octocon.com/online-volun...

Online Volunteers Needed - Octocon 2025

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers

2025.octocon.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 4d

This year, Octocon is running a full programme online on both days of the convention (Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025), and we need volunteers to help us!

https://2025.octocon.com/online-volunteers-needed/

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Volunteers #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom

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Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 5d

Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing...

yes... that is a bookbinding workshop...

Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com

Saturday 11 October 2025
13:00 Avoiding Interesting Research: Escaping the Rabbit Hole Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 60 mins

16:00 Build a Book with Ruth Frances Long Arena,Duration: 60 mins

17:30 Historical Myths and How to (Not) Use Them Shannon 2 + Alpha Stream,Duration: 50 mins

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Karina Steffens @karinasteffens.bsky.social · 5d

It's almost time for #Octocon2025! This year, we're in-person and online on Saturday 11th and online on Sunday 12th. Here's my programme schedule for both days: prog.octocon.com/people/0068

@octocon.bsky.social #Octocon #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Scifi #ScifiConvention #BookSky

My Octocon programme schedule. Text version: https://prog.octocon.com/people/0068

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to seeing you there @rflong.bsky.social

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #Scifi #ScifiConvention #BookSky

Ruth Frances Long / Jessica Thorne @rflong.bsky.social · 5d

Next weekend it's @octocon.bsky.social and here's what I'm going to be doing...

yes... that is a bookbinding workshop...

Come and join us - 2025.octocon.com

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S.L. Dove Cooper @dovelynnwriter.bsky.social · 7d

The Octocon schedule is here! And I'm actually organised enough to work out a post to announce this. (My brain this summer. I swear.) Come join me at @octocon.bsky.social in October!

Social media card for Octocon 2025. A science fictional card with planets and starts with an author photo in the centre. The text reads: Guest - Online
S.L. Dove Cooper
Saturday 11th October 2025 - Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dubline and Online
Sunday 12th Octoner 2025 - Online
Octocon (www.octocon.com) Proudly supported by SDCC

My (Dove Cooper's) appearance schedule for Octocon.

Saturday 11 October
17:30 IST: Exploring Neurodivergence in Cosy SFF
Sunday 12 October
10:00 IST: Star Trek: A New Hope
13:00 IST: Hooked: Why Do Certain Stories Stay With Us?
17:30 IST: Meet the Author

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 8d

Want to know how to get to the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, for #Octcon2025? Make sure you check out our video on how to get there with tips on public transport and directions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7OGizdQ5XA

#octocon #fantasy #scifi #scificonvention #readingcommunity #Fandom

How to get to the Octocon 2025 venue

A short video showing the location of Octocon's 2025 in-person venue at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, Dublin, and how to get there by public transport and by ...

www.youtube.com

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 10d

Remember, we are collecting #LGBTQ+ books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. See below for more information.

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Octocon2025 #Charity #Cosplay

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 20d

Wanted: Your LGBTQ+ Books for our charity partner @outhousedublin.bsky.social. Make sure you find your old books a new loving home.

https://2025.octocon.com/wanted-your-lgbtq-books-for-outhouse/

#LGBTQ #Octocon #SciFi #Fantasy #Fandom #Charity #Cosplay #Octocon2025

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CarolC @carolconnolly.bsky.social · 11d

Ha ha The most dangerous trap! this one looks great

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 11d

Looking forward to seeing you there Oisín!

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 11d

I’m on three panels over the weekend, one at the in-person day in Dublin on Saturday, and two online talks on the Sunday. Maybe I’ll see you there?

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #IndieComics

Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 11d

Our programme is now live! Check out what we have in store both in-person and online. You now have permission to get excited!

https://prog.octocon.com/

#octocon #octocon2025 #Fantasy #SciFi #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #Cosplayers #Comics #indiecomics

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