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The bid for the Dublin 2029 World Science Fiction Convention 🇮🇪
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Did you catch us at Luncon/Swecon last month? We had a great time at the convention and meeting all of you! And we were also at 3 great Irish events - Octocon, Gaelcon and the Irish Discworld Con.

Here’s our very own Thomas Rechtenwald repping Berlin’s Eurocon and our Dublin Worldcon - hard work!
A photo of an older white man with short white hair and a white beard, wearing a red Discon III polo shirt and blue jeans. He is stood behind a fantable with flyers and ribbons for Metropolcon on the left and Dublin Worldcon on the right. In the centre is choclate and biscuit fanbait.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
See you in the UK this weekend? We’ll be popping up at Pictcon1 (Perth, Scotland) and Novacon (Buxton, England).

If you spot us, say hello. And do tag us if you take a photo, we’d love to see it! Novacon is from 7-9 November 2025 - you can check it out here: novacon.uk

#Dublin2029 #WorldconBid
Novacon – The UK's longest-established science fiction convention
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November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Want to follow in Dracula’s footsteps while you’re at #Dublin2029? Here’s some places known for their connection to Bram Stroker 🧵

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A book bound in old yellow fabric sits on a gradated background. It reads, in red ink, Dracula By Bram Stoker. This is a photo of a first edition, first issue copy of the novel sold for USD8,125 in 2019.
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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nickpheas.bsky.social
And today in random encounters with children: A lady dropping her daughter off at swimming lesson who compliments me on my Helsinki Worldcon shirt. She is pleased to hear about @dublin2029.bsky.social and perhaps we will see each other there.
October 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
If you’re on Redbubble, make sure you’re buying from the real Dublin2029.

We’re seeing imitation merch pop up, and, while they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we don’t want you to end up with a low-res copy of our lovely bid logo (1/2)
A light blue circular graphic on a gradiated blue/white background, with the Dublin 2029 bid logo in the centre. Encircling it are the words 'Dublin 2029.ie' and two stylised harp icons
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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marguerites.bsky.social
The first three requests we got at the @dublin2029.bsky.social Q&A at Seattle this summer were all along the lines of “but you’ll be sure to have the IVGO back if you win, right? Right?”

Definitely a group to support and a stream to catch!
ivgorchestra.com Irish Video Game Orchestra 🎮♥️ RECRUITING! @ivgorchestra.com · 26d
🚨Stream Announcement!🚨

We'll be playing the upcoming game from @newtales.bsky.social, @fadingechogame.bsky.social joined by the wonderful @samanthabeart.bsky.social!

2pm BST this Tuesday 21st October

This is our first ever Twitch/YouTube stream, in aid of @mndassoc.bsky.social #GameOver! 🎮♥️
Fading Echo Upcoming game Fading Echo with Samantha Béart! 2pm BST Tuesday 21st October With IVGO members Phoebe, Louis, and Adam Youtube + Twitch @IrishVideoGameOrchestra In aid of the Motor Neuron Disease Association
October 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Ready for the “Best of Ireland”? This #Dublin2029 t-shirt is well-prepared to visit its homeland and we can’t wait to welcome it back. Are you already rocking one? Send us a photo - we’d love to see it! (1/2)
A photo a man standing in a library in front of some book shelves and wearing dark green Dublin2029 tshirt. He is smiling and looking at a book in his hand, which is titled “Best of Ireland”. He is a tall man with long loose brown hair, glasses, and a short grey beard. He is wearing a green short-sleeved tshirt with the Dublin2029 logo. The logo shows a figure poised to step into a new world in a large D written in old celtic style script. The blue and green reflects both Dublin's and Ireland's colours. Underneath the bid logo text is blue text reading "Dublin 2029, our crossroads lit by stories and stars".
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Had a great time meeting everyone at @octocon.bsky.social yesterday - looking forward to seeing you online today!
A photo from the hotel bar. 11 people are sat around a long rectangular wooden table with drinks, smiling and waving to the camera.
October 12, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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natural20.bsky.social
@octocon.bsky.social - octocon.com - is on tomorrow (in person in the Maldron, Tallaght and online) and Sunday (online) and it's going to be great. I'll be there on Saturday, primarily talking about the @dublin2029.bsky.social Worldcon Bid, and lots of other SFF stuff! :) Hope to see people there!
October 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Let's talk about Dublin's 2029 Worldcon bid! Our bid chairs, Marguerite and Brian, are inviting you here to our meet up at Octocon, at 3pm on Saturday in the Grain and Grill bar. We hope we see you there.
October 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Fancy a chat about #Dublin2029 at Octocon?
Call into the Grain & Grill bar at 3pm today to meet some of the Dublin 2029 team, ask questions about the bid and to talk about exciting ideas and volunteering opportunities. We’d love to see you!
Text on a background image of a building, with a logo beneath. The text says: Let's talk Dublin in 2029! 3pm Saturday. The background image is a shot of the Mauldron Hotel, Tallaght, where Octocon is on, taken on a sunny day with clear blue skies. It is a modern multi-story building with lots of straight lines and glass in the frontage. In the middle of the image is the Dublin2029 logo. The logo shows a figure poised to step into a new world in a large D written in old celtic style script. The blue and green in the logo reflects both Dublin's and Ireland's colours. Underneath the bid logo text is white text reading "Dublin 2029, our crossroads lit by stories and stars".
October 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
Meet us in the wild! We’ll be unrolling our banner at both LunCon/SweCon and Buchmessecon this October - if you spot us tag us online or DM us a photo, we’d love to hear from you! Did you see us at LACon? Here’s our well-travelled banner, chilling out at Capclave in September (1/3)
A photo of the Dublin fan table at LACon. The table has a white table cloth on it, an has flyers, bookmarks, and badges for the convention, and a large QR code. Behind the table is a standing banner with the Dublin logo, below which reads ‘A bid to bring worldcon back to Dublin, Ireland, 2nd-6th Aug 2029’ and then the email address info@dublin2029.ie, and the website www.dublin2029.ie.
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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)
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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)
A photo of Tommy sitting at a bar or restaurant table in a Dublin2029 tshirt. He is smiling and holding a pint of beer towards the camera. Tommy is a bald white man with glasses and is wearing a black short-sleeved tshirt with the Dublin2029 logo. The logo shows a figure poised to step into a new world in a large D written in old celtic style script. The blue and green reflects both Dublin's and Ireland's colours. Underneath the bid logo text is white text reading "Dublin 2029, our crossroads lit by stories and stars".
September 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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#speirgorm and @octocon.bsky.social and @dublin2029.bsky.social for those interested in comics, Irish history and superheroes (like Spiderman)
September 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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!
September 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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)
"Octcocon 2025! Saturday 11th October 2025. Maldron Hotel, Tallagh, Dublin & Online. Sunday 12th October 2025. Online." Text overlaying a dark blue space themed background with colourful cartoon planets and comets. Octo the red Octopus is in the bottom left corner next to the Octocon logo and QR code which will bring you to https://octocon.com/
September 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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octocon.bsky.social
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
Poster states: Octocon Online. Did you know #Octocon2025 will be online? Here’s why online conventions are the best! Attend from anywhere in the world! Awesome workshops and panels exclusive online. Save money on the cost of travel and accommodation. Attend from the comfort of your own home. www.ocotocon.com. Features Octocon logo.
August 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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natural20.bsky.social
#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!
August 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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.
August 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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.
August 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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)
The Dublin 2029 logo superimpossed over the skyline of Dublin. The logo shows a black silhouetted figure walking over a black bridge. The bridge arcs through a portal towards a green moon-like planet. Blue abstract shapes surround the portal. The logo has a black frame with circles cut-out through it and say ‘Dublin 2029’ vertically on the right side fo the frame. The skyline is looking down the centre of the River Liffey, with buildings down either side. On the right is the Convention Centre Dublin, which has a curved glass front with a ship docked in the river in front of it.
August 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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. 💙💚

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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.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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.
A light blue badge with the Dublin 2029 logo in the centre with the words Dublin2029.ie encircling it. The badge is held in an open palm.
August 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM
dublin2029.bsky.social
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]
August 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM