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 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.
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?"
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.
Good morning people! Here's a peek on what's on this mornings rpg and Larp menu but remember our CCG's both merchants cup and regular competitions, boardgames and Fingal Community Gaming events are all on too!
If you can't decide visit our many amazing trade stands!
See Gaelcon.com for more details!
If you can't decide visit our many amazing trade stands!
See Gaelcon.com for more details!
October 28, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Good morning people! Here's a peek on what's on this mornings rpg and Larp menu but remember our CCG's both merchants cup and regular competitions, boardgames and Fingal Community Gaming events are all on too!
If you can't decide visit our many amazing trade stands!
See Gaelcon.com for more details!
If you can't decide visit our many amazing trade stands!
See Gaelcon.com for more details!
Reminder folks @jogbrogzin.bsky.social will be selling a limited run of signed A3 prints of his fabulous maps of Gaelcon 2023 at his trade table for €20!
The first and then every tenth map has a little surprise extra drawing too!
The first and then every tenth map has a little surprise extra drawing too!
October 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM
Reminder folks @jogbrogzin.bsky.social will be selling a limited run of signed A3 prints of his fabulous maps of Gaelcon 2023 at his trade table for €20!
The first and then every tenth map has a little surprise extra drawing too!
The first and then every tenth map has a little surprise extra drawing too!
Plans cancelled this weekend? Nothing to do??
Don't forget that tickets for general admission will be on sale at the door at Gaelcon 2023.
Come join us and have some fun!
Don't forget that tickets for general admission will be on sale at the door at Gaelcon 2023.
Come join us and have some fun!
October 25, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Plans cancelled this weekend? Nothing to do??
Don't forget that tickets for general admission will be on sale at the door at Gaelcon 2023.
Come join us and have some fun!
Don't forget that tickets for general admission will be on sale at the door at Gaelcon 2023.
Come join us and have some fun!
Due to phenomenal demand we have decided to extend our online reduced tickets until Sunday 22nd Oct. Still a chance to get them!
Note that Miniatures Wargames tickets sales are now closed and RPG game tickets will be sold at the venue.
GET THEM NOW!!!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Note that Miniatures Wargames tickets sales are now closed and RPG game tickets will be sold at the venue.
GET THEM NOW!!!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
October 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Due to phenomenal demand we have decided to extend our online reduced tickets until Sunday 22nd Oct. Still a chance to get them!
Note that Miniatures Wargames tickets sales are now closed and RPG game tickets will be sold at the venue.
GET THEM NOW!!!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Note that Miniatures Wargames tickets sales are now closed and RPG game tickets will be sold at the venue.
GET THEM NOW!!!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Last call for online tickets! All tickets purchased at the venue will be 5 euro more expensive and are subject to availability.
Buy the tickets (called memberships if you pay for the full weekend) here: iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Buy the tickets (called memberships if you pay for the full weekend) here: iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
October 20, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Last call for online tickets! All tickets purchased at the venue will be 5 euro more expensive and are subject to availability.
Buy the tickets (called memberships if you pay for the full weekend) here: iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Buy the tickets (called memberships if you pay for the full weekend) here: iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
The final version of Jog Brogzin's map of Gaelcon is done!
We're really in awe of his work!
Limited Signed Prints of the map will be available at his stall, and he's told us that every 10th print will have a little surprise!
We're really in awe of his work!
Limited Signed Prints of the map will be available at his stall, and he's told us that every 10th print will have a little surprise!
October 20, 2023 at 3:28 PM
The final version of Jog Brogzin's map of Gaelcon is done!
We're really in awe of his work!
Limited Signed Prints of the map will be available at his stall, and he's told us that every 10th print will have a little surprise!
We're really in awe of his work!
Limited Signed Prints of the map will be available at his stall, and he's told us that every 10th print will have a little surprise!
October 18, 2023 at 5:57 PM
If you pick up the Irish Independent in the Dublin/Leinster region today you'll find a supplement from Lyons Tea (our directors favourite tea) called the Square News, in which they feature Gaelcon on the front page!
Thank you so much for including us!
Thank you so much for including us!
October 18, 2023 at 4:11 PM
If you pick up the Irish Independent in the Dublin/Leinster region today you'll find a supplement from Lyons Tea (our directors favourite tea) called the Square News, in which they feature Gaelcon on the front page!
Thank you so much for including us!
Thank you so much for including us!
Our 40K Competition is totally sold out!
Our Lord of the Rings Tournament is nearly there too so if you're intending to play head over to gaelcon.com to secure your place now!
Online ticket sales end Friday night!
Our Lord of the Rings Tournament is nearly there too so if you're intending to play head over to gaelcon.com to secure your place now!
Online ticket sales end Friday night!
October 18, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Our 40K Competition is totally sold out!
Our Lord of the Rings Tournament is nearly there too so if you're intending to play head over to gaelcon.com to secure your place now!
Online ticket sales end Friday night!
Our Lord of the Rings Tournament is nearly there too so if you're intending to play head over to gaelcon.com to secure your place now!
Online ticket sales end Friday night!
Get your Gaelcon 35 weekend memberships, unwaged/concession and Day tickets before online sales end on Friday!
Cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Digital tickets will be exchanged for Physical tickets on entry to the con actual.
Cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Digital tickets will be exchanged for Physical tickets on entry to the con actual.
October 16, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Get your Gaelcon 35 weekend memberships, unwaged/concession and Day tickets before online sales end on Friday!
Cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Digital tickets will be exchanged for Physical tickets on entry to the con actual.
Cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
Digital tickets will be exchanged for Physical tickets on entry to the con actual.
Enjoy CCG's? There is a very busy CCG schedule at Gaelcon this year particularly with the Merchants Cup running alongside a host of other competitions!
Check out the events here and book your tickets now:
iga.ie/ccgs-at-gael...
Check out the events here and book your tickets now:
iga.ie/ccgs-at-gael...
October 5, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Enjoy CCG's? There is a very busy CCG schedule at Gaelcon this year particularly with the Merchants Cup running alongside a host of other competitions!
Check out the events here and book your tickets now:
iga.ie/ccgs-at-gael...
Check out the events here and book your tickets now:
iga.ie/ccgs-at-gael...
The Rules packs for both Warhammer 40k and The Lord of the Rings SBG are now live on the Gaelcon website.
iga.ie/gaelcon/warg...
Places are limited get your tickets today!
#40k #lotr #battle #strategy #Gaelcon35
iga.ie/gaelcon/warg...
Places are limited get your tickets today!
#40k #lotr #battle #strategy #Gaelcon35
September 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM
The Rules packs for both Warhammer 40k and The Lord of the Rings SBG are now live on the Gaelcon website.
iga.ie/gaelcon/warg...
Places are limited get your tickets today!
#40k #lotr #battle #strategy #Gaelcon35
iga.ie/gaelcon/warg...
Places are limited get your tickets today!
#40k #lotr #battle #strategy #Gaelcon35
The Warhammer 40k rules pack for Gaelcon has now been released.
March on over to the link below to check it out and good luck if you are taking part!
If you haven't booked your place yet please do as places are very limited!
iga.ie/warhammer-40...
March on over to the link below to check it out and good luck if you are taking part!
If you haven't booked your place yet please do as places are very limited!
iga.ie/warhammer-40...
September 23, 2023 at 1:14 PM
The Warhammer 40k rules pack for Gaelcon has now been released.
March on over to the link below to check it out and good luck if you are taking part!
If you haven't booked your place yet please do as places are very limited!
iga.ie/warhammer-40...
March on over to the link below to check it out and good luck if you are taking part!
If you haven't booked your place yet please do as places are very limited!
iga.ie/warhammer-40...
Feel like a fool drinking from a glass?
We've got you covered, introducing the limited edition Gaelcon engraved tankard. The glass has been blown in the bowels of a volcano by magical dwarves*.
Few left, order now!
iga.ie/product/engr...
* Production claims may not be true
We've got you covered, introducing the limited edition Gaelcon engraved tankard. The glass has been blown in the bowels of a volcano by magical dwarves*.
Few left, order now!
iga.ie/product/engr...
* Production claims may not be true
September 15, 2023 at 3:57 PM
Feel like a fool drinking from a glass?
We've got you covered, introducing the limited edition Gaelcon engraved tankard. The glass has been blown in the bowels of a volcano by magical dwarves*.
Few left, order now!
iga.ie/product/engr...
* Production claims may not be true
We've got you covered, introducing the limited edition Gaelcon engraved tankard. The glass has been blown in the bowels of a volcano by magical dwarves*.
Few left, order now!
iga.ie/product/engr...
* Production claims may not be true
Gaelcon 35 needs heroes!
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
If you'd like to help us out even if it's just for one morning or afternoon over the four days fill out the staff application on the site
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
If you'd like to help us out even if it's just for one morning or afternoon over the four days fill out the staff application on the site
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
September 13, 2023 at 9:32 PM
Gaelcon 35 needs heroes!
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
If you'd like to help us out even if it's just for one morning or afternoon over the four days fill out the staff application on the site
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
If you'd like to help us out even if it's just for one morning or afternoon over the four days fill out the staff application on the site
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
Here's a look at where things will be in our wonderful venue for #gaelcon35, accessible toilets and lifts (elevators for our US visitors) to the first level are all convenient to the main hall and to the rpg boardgames rooms on the first floor
iga.ie/gaelcon/venue/
iga.ie/gaelcon/venue/
September 12, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Here's a look at where things will be in our wonderful venue for #gaelcon35, accessible toilets and lifts (elevators for our US visitors) to the first level are all convenient to the main hall and to the rpg boardgames rooms on the first floor
iga.ie/gaelcon/venue/
iga.ie/gaelcon/venue/
Don't forget you can get your Gaelcon 35 Weekend Memberships, Unwaged/Concession and Day tickets now!
As always they're a bit cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
You'll find a link for a discounted stay at the venue there too!
As always they're a bit cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
You'll find a link for a discounted stay at the venue there too!
September 11, 2023 at 12:18 PM
Don't forget you can get your Gaelcon 35 Weekend Memberships, Unwaged/Concession and Day tickets now!
As always they're a bit cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
You'll find a link for a discounted stay at the venue there too!
As always they're a bit cheaper online than at the door!
iga.ie/gaelcon/gael...
You'll find a link for a discounted stay at the venue there too!
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
Some nice perks and great fun.
The link below has more info and the application form.
Be a great sidekick and share this!
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
Some nice perks and great fun.
The link below has more info and the application form.
Be a great sidekick and share this!
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
September 7, 2023 at 2:49 PM
We're looking for volunteers to help with the con on the 27th-30th October at the Crowne Plaza, Santry.
Some nice perks and great fun.
The link below has more info and the application form.
Be a great sidekick and share this!
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...
Some nice perks and great fun.
The link below has more info and the application form.
Be a great sidekick and share this!
iga.ie/gaelcon/volu...