Gaelcon
@gaelcon.bsky.social
Gaelcon is Ireland's Premier Tabletop Gaming Convention, Happening this year in the Crowne Plaza Northwood, Dublin From October 27th to 30th.
Find out more at https://iga.ie/gaelcon/ or Join the IGA Community Discord https://discord.gg/7jXfpNjGTh
Find out more at https://iga.ie/gaelcon/ or Join the IGA Community Discord https://discord.gg/7jXfpNjGTh
Want to plan your weekend's laughter and merriment (and take a few games/home to EXPERIMENT)? Weekend's program now on iga.ie and from our link in bio.
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RIP Tom Lehrer, btw.
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RIP Tom Lehrer, btw.
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Want to plan your weekend's laughter and merriment (and take a few games/home to EXPERIMENT)? Weekend's program now on iga.ie and from our link in bio.
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RIP Tom Lehrer, btw.
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RIP Tom Lehrer, btw.
@gaelcon Are you a community gaming group? Would you like a shout-out in our convention program? Link below so that you can give us the deets!
IGA Gaelcon Community Gaming Group Ad
This form is to collect information from community gaming groups in Ireland so that they can be advertised in the Gaelcon 2025 Brochure being printed by the Irish Games Association (organisers of Gael...
docs.google.com
October 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
@gaelcon Are you a community gaming group? Would you like a shout-out in our convention program? Link below so that you can give us the deets!
Important! The 2025 LARP schedule is now available
iga.ie/roleplaying-...
iga.ie/roleplaying-...
Roleplaying and LARPs – Gaelcon Irish Games Association
iga.ie
October 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Important! The 2025 LARP schedule is now available
iga.ie/roleplaying-...
iga.ie/roleplaying-...
@gaelcon IGA Charity Officer Anton Sweeney receiving a lot for the Gaelcon Charity Auction from renowned Celtic artist, Jim Fitzpatrick. If you have a lot for donation, please contact charity@iga.ie.
This year, our charity partner is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
This year, our charity partner is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
October 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
@gaelcon IGA Charity Officer Anton Sweeney receiving a lot for the Gaelcon Charity Auction from renowned Celtic artist, Jim Fitzpatrick. If you have a lot for donation, please contact charity@iga.ie.
This year, our charity partner is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
This year, our charity partner is Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland.
@gaelcon we have a map - view it in all its interactive finery here: gaelcon37.conmaps.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
@gaelcon we have a map - view it in all its interactive finery here: gaelcon37.conmaps.com
Our Special Guest has been announced!
Colm Lundberg.
Colm is a game designer and a writer: Designer of Love2Hate: A Party Game for Inappropriate People, contributor to The Munchkin Book, Pathfinder Bestiary 2, (2nd edition), Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide (2nd edition),and much more.
Colm Lundberg.
Colm is a game designer and a writer: Designer of Love2Hate: A Party Game for Inappropriate People, contributor to The Munchkin Book, Pathfinder Bestiary 2, (2nd edition), Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide (2nd edition),and much more.
September 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our Special Guest has been announced!
Colm Lundberg.
Colm is a game designer and a writer: Designer of Love2Hate: A Party Game for Inappropriate People, contributor to The Munchkin Book, Pathfinder Bestiary 2, (2nd edition), Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide (2nd edition),and much more.
Colm Lundberg.
Colm is a game designer and a writer: Designer of Love2Hate: A Party Game for Inappropriate People, contributor to The Munchkin Book, Pathfinder Bestiary 2, (2nd edition), Pathfinder Gamemastery Guide (2nd edition),and much more.
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Now that we've seen off the snow, this Thursday's (Jan 16) Thursday night gaming will feature Carcasonne - usual venue (Ryan's), kick off 7pm. Let's get some tiles rolling in the new year, with some important questions like 'is it really worthwhile putting my last meeple there?"
January 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Now that we've seen off the snow, this Thursday's (Jan 16) Thursday night gaming will feature Carcasonne - usual venue (Ryan's), kick off 7pm. Let's get some tiles rolling in the new year, with some important questions like 'is it really worthwhile putting my last meeple there?"
Now that we've seen off the snow, this Thursday's (Jan 16) Thursday night gaming will feature Carcasonne - usual venue (Ryan's), kick off 7pm. Let's get some tiles rolling in the new year, with some important questions like 'is it really worthwhile putting my last meeple there?"
January 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Now that we've seen off the snow, this Thursday's (Jan 16) Thursday night gaming will feature Carcasonne - usual venue (Ryan's), kick off 7pm. Let's get some tiles rolling in the new year, with some important questions like 'is it really worthwhile putting my last meeple there?"
We plan on making these payments before Christmas. If you have ideas for future charity engagement, we can take suggestions from our members via our policy; details on our site. https://bit.ly/49CsFDO
Charity giving update – Gaelcon Irish Games Association
https://iga.ie/charity-giving-update/
iga.ie
December 15, 2024 at 12:53 PM
We plan on making these payments before Christmas. If you have ideas for future charity engagement, we can take suggestions from our members via our policy; details on our site. https://bit.ly/49CsFDO
The IGA are pleased to announce that we are making the following payments on our members' behalf to our charity partners:
Temple Street - €1350 via Kris and Lynn so they can double the payment via Google
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - €4,915.20
BelongTo - €15,938.80
Temple Street - €1350 via Kris and Lynn so they can double the payment via Google
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - €4,915.20
BelongTo - €15,938.80
December 15, 2024 at 12:51 PM
The IGA are pleased to announce that we are making the following payments on our members' behalf to our charity partners:
Temple Street - €1350 via Kris and Lynn so they can double the payment via Google
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - €4,915.20
BelongTo - €15,938.80
Temple Street - €1350 via Kris and Lynn so they can double the payment via Google
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland - €4,915.20
BelongTo - €15,938.80
Right, we're going to do one of these Irish Cons and Gaming starter pack things here on Bluesky; please reskeet and @ us if you want to get included
November 16, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Right, we're going to do one of these Irish Cons and Gaming starter pack things here on Bluesky; please reskeet and @ us if you want to get included
As always, we're interested in event feedback so that next year's event is better - you can give us feedback here: https://bit.ly/4hKEEmt
Gaelcon Feedback
Please help the IGA plan for future Gaelcons by letting us know your thoughts on Gaelcon and providing feedback on your past experiences and desires for future years.
All data collected is anonymous.
bit.ly
November 16, 2024 at 3:16 PM
As always, we're interested in event feedback so that next year's event is better - you can give us feedback here: https://bit.ly/4hKEEmt
The IGA Archivist has been hard at work - and now, set in electrons rather than stone, is the post-event record:
https://iga.ie/gaelcon/archive/gaelcon-36/
https://iga.ie/gaelcon/archive/gaelcon-36/
Gaelcon 36 – Gaelcon Irish Games Association
https://iga.ie/gaelcon/archive/gaelcon-36/
iga.ie
November 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
The IGA Archivist has been hard at work - and now, set in electrons rather than stone, is the post-event record:
https://iga.ie/gaelcon/archive/gaelcon-36/
https://iga.ie/gaelcon/archive/gaelcon-36/
Someone who was attending Gaelcon on Saturday has informed us they just tested positive for covid.
They had tested negative before attending, please be aware of potential symptoms emerging and take care of yourselves.
They had tested negative before attending, please be aware of potential symptoms emerging and take care of yourselves.
October 30, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Someone who was attending Gaelcon on Saturday has informed us they just tested positive for covid.
They had tested negative before attending, please be aware of potential symptoms emerging and take care of yourselves.
They had tested negative before attending, please be aware of potential symptoms emerging and take care of yourselves.
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Gearing up for my final game of @gaelcon.bsky.social - the charity auction run of The Goat-Man is Coming!
October 30, 2023 at 9:28 AM
Gearing up for my final game of @gaelcon.bsky.social - the charity auction run of The Goat-Man is Coming!
Gaelcon's charity auction in aid of BelongTo and Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland begins at 8pm in the main hall, featuring 40 great lots from our wonderful donors.
October 29, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Gaelcon's charity auction in aid of BelongTo and Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland begins at 8pm in the main hall, featuring 40 great lots from our wonderful donors.
Check out some our lots for this evenings Charity auction, T-shirts from Larian Studios, A Pendragon Starter set from Chaosium Inc. and a particularly great set of the Doctor Who RPG from Cubicle 7 Entertainment
October 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM
Check out some our lots for this evenings Charity auction, T-shirts from Larian Studios, A Pendragon Starter set from Chaosium Inc. and a particularly great set of the Doctor Who RPG from Cubicle 7 Entertainment
The Ambassadogs from Autism Assistance Ireland will be in the main hall at 2pm.
If you have a fear of or allergy to dogs please be mindful they will in that area
If you have a fear of or allergy to dogs please be mindful they will in that area
October 29, 2023 at 1:03 PM
The Ambassadogs from Autism Assistance Ireland will be in the main hall at 2pm.
If you have a fear of or allergy to dogs please be mindful they will in that area
If you have a fear of or allergy to dogs please be mindful they will in that area
Our merchandise stand full of wonderful things is just beside the main stage!
Come get some shines!
Come get some shines!
October 29, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Our merchandise stand full of wonderful things is just beside the main stage!
Come get some shines!
Come get some shines!
Bit of lost and found from last night, they were all found in the bar area beside the main hall, the cards are from a game called Horrified, the d20 is a d20 but we have no idea what the token is from.
They can be collected from the boardgames room.
They can be collected from the boardgames room.
October 29, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Bit of lost and found from last night, they were all found in the bar area beside the main hall, the cards are from a game called Horrified, the d20 is a d20 but we have no idea what the token is from.
They can be collected from the boardgames room.
They can be collected from the boardgames room.
Folks, unfortunately the convention centre parking is full, alternative options are park at the airport and take the Crowne Plaza's shuttle bus here or park at the Omni and make you way down from there.
We're not saying this because of the marathon but there wasn't one yesterday and it was fine....
We're not saying this because of the marathon but there wasn't one yesterday and it was fine....
October 29, 2023 at 11:25 AM
Folks, unfortunately the convention centre parking is full, alternative options are park at the airport and take the Crowne Plaza's shuttle bus here or park at the Omni and make you way down from there.
We're not saying this because of the marathon but there wasn't one yesterday and it was fine....
We're not saying this because of the marathon but there wasn't one yesterday and it was fine....
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One of the lovely things @gaelcon.bsky.social have done is name many of the rooms after the Rivers of London. Mama Thames is hosting a positively bouncing board games library
October 29, 2023 at 10:44 AM
One of the lovely things @gaelcon.bsky.social have done is name many of the rooms after the Rivers of London. Mama Thames is hosting a positively bouncing board games library
Don't forget the clocks go back tonight!
Get your extra hours sleep!
Also for those staying in the city centre and it's somehow escaped your attention, there is a marathon tomorrow!
Traffic restrictions abound, so you'll need to research your route here before setting off!
Get your extra hours sleep!
Also for those staying in the city centre and it's somehow escaped your attention, there is a marathon tomorrow!
Traffic restrictions abound, so you'll need to research your route here before setting off!
October 28, 2023 at 10:32 PM
Don't forget the clocks go back tonight!
Get your extra hours sleep!
Also for those staying in the city centre and it's somehow escaped your attention, there is a marathon tomorrow!
Traffic restrictions abound, so you'll need to research your route here before setting off!
Get your extra hours sleep!
Also for those staying in the city centre and it's somehow escaped your attention, there is a marathon tomorrow!
Traffic restrictions abound, so you'll need to research your route here before setting off!
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Official @gaelcon.bsky.social duties done for the day. It’s been a lovely, friendly convention so far. The two Rivers of London games were great fun, and hopefully the panel was fun and informative, too. Tonight’s plans: food & socialising
October 28, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Official @gaelcon.bsky.social duties done for the day. It’s been a lovely, friendly convention so far. The two Rivers of London games were great fun, and hopefully the panel was fun and informative, too. Tonight’s plans: food & socialising