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Loscon 51, a sci-fi/fantasy convention. Join me in LA Thanksgiving weekend for a great event!
#sciencefictionconvention #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror #thanksgiving @loscon_ig
November 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
jeremyshipleyart.bsky.social
#archon48 #archonstl #scifi #fantasy #sciencefictionconvention #fantasyconvention #comicconvention #gamingconvention #illustration #characterdesign
September 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#archon48 #archonstl #scifi #therockyhorrorpictureshow #sciencefictionconvention #illustration #fanart #characterdesign #thinkingaboutart
September 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Octo would like to wish everyone a #HappyMothersDay. We hope you all have a wonderful day!

Image states: Happy Mother's Day.

#Octocon #Octocon2025 #Fantasy #Scifi #ScienceFictionConvention #Fandom #Octo
Image stating Happy Mother's Day with a purple background. Octo is in the left bottom corner holding flowers and the Octocon logo is on the right bottom corner.
March 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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#Octocon would like to wish our #community a safe and happy Paddy's Day.

#Ireland #PaddysDay #StPatricksDay #octocon #fantasy #Octocon2025 #sciencefictionconvention #scificonvention #fandom #cosplay
Alt Text: Green image says Happy Paddy's Day in orange! Image includes our mascot Octo wearing a green hat and holding an Irish flag and a shamrock.
March 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
loscon.bsky.social
A great song from Tim Griffin @griffineducation about his favorite Larry Niven story.

#TimGriffin #Filk #LarryNiven #Loscon50 #loscon #FridayNight #concert #Ringworld #abigthing #ScienceFiction #ScienceFictionConvention
November 30, 2024 at 8:53 AM
kieltface.bsky.social
Make sure you check out #Octobooks. Books in the wild related to the #ScienceFictionConvention #Octocon. These were spotted in Dubray Books in Henry Street, Dublin.

#scifi #Fantasy #ReadingCommunity #IrishTwitter
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Nov 11
A wild #Octobook appeared! #Octobooks relate to books and authors who have been guests/members at #Octocon! These were hibernating at Dubray Books on Henry Street, Dublin, awaiting a new home.

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Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan Copies Queen of Coin and Whispers and Daughter of Winter and Twighlight by Helen Corcoran Your Own Dark Shadow edited by Jack Fennell
November 11, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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This is what happens when MaryBrigid and Chebe are left unattended with Octo and a label printer! 😂😊

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #ScienceFiction #ScifiConvention #ScienceFictionConvention
Picture 1: Committee member, MaryBrigid, holding a crocheted Octo the Octopus. Octo has their own Octocon name badge stating Octo "A01 Prime" with a green lanyard and an "Honored Guest" ribbon. Picture two is a close up of Octo wearing the same name badge.
October 7, 2024 at 3:20 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Great panel this evening, The Past, Present and Future of Science Fiction Short Stories with Craig Walsh, @eoindooley.bsky.social John Kirwan, @rachelhandley.bsky.social, and Brian Nisbet.

#ScienceFiction #Scifi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFictionConvention #Octocon #Octocon2024
Sitting at a long table with microphones are Craig Walsh, Eoin Dooley, John Kirwan, Rachel Handley, and Brian Nisbet all wearing face masks.
October 6, 2024 at 7:27 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Earlier today, we had the panel entitled Gods, Faith and Religion in SFF which threw up some interesting discussions.

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #Scifi #fantasy #ScienceFictionConvention #ScifiConvention @rflong.bsky.social @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social @hcor.bsky.social
The photo includes Kel Menton, Ruth Frances Long, Helen Corcoran, Jean Bürlesk, and Sarah Rees Brennan sitting on a long table with grey tablecloth wearing face masks
October 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Our lovely panellists, @rflong.bsky.social with @sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social holding crocheted octopuses made by the talented Kat Dodd who sits next to them at a long panel table.

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #Scifi #Fantasy #ScienceFiction #ScienceFictionConvention
Our lovely panellists, @ruthfranceslong aka @jessthornebooks with @sarahreesbrennan holding crocheted octopuses made by the talented Kat Dodd who sits next to them at a long panel table. Ruth's octopus is red with white wings, and Sarah's is white but is dipped in "blood" like the dress on the cover of Sarah's book, Long Live Evil.
October 5, 2024 at 4:51 PM
octocon.bsky.social
About to start, our guest of honour @RFLong aka @JessThorneBooks will be interviewed by last year's guest of dishonour, @sarahreesbrenna

#Fantasy #Fandom #Romantasy #Octocon2024 #Octocon #ScienceFictionConvention
Ruth Frances Long sits next to Sarah Rees Brennan at a panel table at Octocon. Both wear face masks.
October 5, 2024 at 2:13 PM
octocon.bsky.social
We will have the lovely people from @neuroprideireland.bsky.social with us this weekend at #Octocon2024. Looking forward to having them at our #ScienceFictionConvention

2024.octocon.com

#Octocon #Fandom #Fantasy #SciFi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFiction
Dealer card states: Neuro Pride Ireland is Ireland’s only national cross-neurodivergency Disabled Persons Organisation, and we represent neurodivergent people from, or living on, the island of Ireland. https://www.facebook.com/NeuroPrideIreland/, https://www.instagram.com/neuroprideireland
October 2, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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Looking forward to it @hawkwinglb.bsky.social!

#Scifi #Fantasy #ScienceFictionConvention #writingcommunity
October 1, 2024 at 4:52 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Our programme guide is now live! This is it people! Octo says get excited!

prog.octocon.com

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #Cosplay #Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #ScienceFictionConvention #ScienceFiction
October 1, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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We are lucky to have Fear Dearg Crafts with us for #Octcon2024. Get your nerdy, queer, or alt themed goodies at our lovely #ScienceFictionConvention!

2024.octocon.com/octocon-trad...

#Octocon #Crafts #Fantasy #SciFi #ScifiConvention #ScienceFiction
Dealer card states: Fear Dearg Crafts sells handmade resin jewellery, keychains, accessories, dice trays, and decor, all with nerdy, queer, or alt themes, stickers, and a selection of imported plushies, bags, and tumblers. Includes images of their merchandise, logo and website: www.feardeargcrafts.com
September 29, 2024 at 10:24 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Temple Dark Books will be at #Octocon this year, #Ireland's ONLY speculative fiction publisher. Be sure to swing by and check out their awesome books.

2024.octocon.com/octocon-trad...

#Fantasy #ScienceFiction #SciFi #ScienceFictionConvention #IrishBooks #Octocon2024 #ReadingCommunity #BookLovers
Dealer card which includes Temple Dark logo and bio stating Temple Dark Books is Ireland's ONLY dedicated publisher of Speculative Fiction novels, established in 2020 and featuring authors from Australia, U.S.A., and Ireland. With the (very) ironically named Gatekeeper at the helm, the company is the brainchild of Irish SFF author Ronald A. Geobey, and will be expanding its reach into the U.K. and mainland Europe in 2025. We look forward to building a more diverse author list as we do.
September 28, 2024 at 4:24 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Want to check out what’s happening at #Octocon2024? Look no further than our Programme highlights!

2024.octocon.com/programme/

#Cosplay #Fandom #Scifi #Fantasy #ScifiConvention #Octocon #ScienceFiction #ScienceFictionConvention #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #BookSky
Banner stating: Programme Highlights! Check out what to expect at Octocon 2024. Horror writing workshops, Cosplay Parade, Lockpicking Workshop, Learn to Crochet, Build and Destroy a City, and lots more. https://2024.octocon.com/programme/. There are images of mascot, Octo the Octopus and the Octocon swirling O logo.
September 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
octocon.bsky.social
#Octocon2024 has merch! Add to your #sticker or #mug collection or #cosplay as the coolest humans on earth with our #tshirts!

2024.octocon.com/merch/

#octocon #scifi #fantasy #sciencefiction #sciencefictionconvention #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay
Poster states: Merchandise Available - 2024.octocon.com/merch/. Poster includes image of a mug with Octo the Octopus holding the pride flag, another image of a mug of Octo dressed as a ghost with a gingerbread man being dipped into the mug and looking shocked about it. A third image with a man wearing a black t-shirt with the green Octocon logo on it. The last image features a white tote bag with Octo looking busy holding various items such as books, pens, and balls of wool.
September 25, 2024 at 9:44 AM
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September 23, 2024 at 8:00 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Are you excited about #Octocon2024 yet? If not, CT O'Mahony blog post about #Octocon2023 will surely get you in the mood!

www.ctomahony.com/blog/lu4up36...

#Octocon #Scifi #Fantasy #SciFiConvention #Fandom #Cosplay #ScienceFiction #ScienceFictionConvention #FantasyFiction #SciFiFiction
Octocon 2023! — C.T. O’Mahony
What a fab day at Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention!
www.ctomahony.com
September 23, 2024 at 7:58 AM
octocon.bsky.social
If you applied to be on the programme for #Octocon2024, don’t forget to check your email! We have extended our survey deadline until the end of Sunday, September 15 (Dublin time). Be sure to fill it out ASAP.

#Octocon #ScifiConvention #Fandom #Fantasy #ScienceFictionConvention
September 14, 2024 at 9:41 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Can’t make both days? Don’t worry! You can avail of our day pass membership to attend either Saturday or Sunday!

registration.octocon.com

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #SciFi #Fantasy #SciFiConvention #Cosplay #Fandom #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #ScienceFictionConvention #Dublin
Banner stating: Day passes available! Saturday or Sunday. Can’t make both days? No problem! Adult (22+) - €35, Concession - €25, Young adult (13-21) - €10, Children Under 13 – Must be accompanied by an adult member – Free. 2024.octocon.com. Banner includes an image of Octo the Octopus and the swirl O logo for Octocon.
September 14, 2024 at 2:50 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Only 25 days to go before #Octocon2024. Is it too early to get excited?

2024.octocon.com/join-us/

#Octocon #scifi #fantasy #fandom #scificonvention #sciencefictionconvention #cosplay #cosplayers #dublinireland #speculativefiction
Octocon 2024, The National Irish Science Fiction Convention, The Gibson Hotel & Online, 5-6 October 2024. 25 Days, 22 Hours, 42 Minutes, 54 Seconds.
September 10, 2024 at 10:35 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Deadline fast approaching. Octo said they're super serious this time!

#Scifi #Fantasy #ScifiConvention #ScienceFictionConvention #Fandom #SpeculativeFiction #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Sep 3
Deadline Extended! Programme Participants Wanted! Check out our link! Let us know by the 7th of September 2024

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

#Octocon #Octocon2024 #Panels #Scifi #Fantasy #Fandom #Dublin #Ireland
Flyer stating: Programme Participants Wanted! Have a good idea for a panel? Could you be a panelist? Deadline Extended! Saturday 7th of September! Flyer includes image of mascot Octo the Octopus and the Octocon Logo.
September 6, 2024 at 1:19 AM