A photo of Radek on a stage in front of a projector screen. He is a white man with brown hair and a short beard, wearing glasses and a green Dublin 2029 tshirt. On the projector screen behind him is a slide that says ‘Sierra Space’ next to a green bipedal reptilian alien in a lab coat.

Come join the fun! We’re looking for new volunteers to join the Dublin 2029 bid team! Just fill in the quick form below and we’ll be in touch - no worries if you don’t have a specific role in mind, we have an amazing Volunteers team who can find the right fit for you -

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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?

And don’t forget, if you want to pre-support the bid, sign up to our newsletter or check out volunteering for us, you can use the link below!

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A photo of a man wearing white a sweatshirt with the Dublin 2029 art on it. There is 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’ across the bottom

A woman in a light blue boxy tshirt with the Dublin 2029 logo. There is 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.

A white laptop case with the Dublin 2029 art. There is 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’ across the bottom

Want to be decked out in the latest Dublin 2029 merch? Well you can! Check out all of our amazing merch via the official Dublin 2029 link right here:

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Please come down and have a chat with us and if you want to support the bid, sign up to our newsletter or volunteer you can here:

dublin2029.ie

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The Ravencon logo. In light blue text with a thick black outline it says ‘Ravencon’ in capital letters, and ‘Richmond, Virginia’ in cursive below. There is a silhouette of a raven’s head in a circle to the right.

We're going to be at RavenCon next weekend! RavenCon is being held at the Virginia Crossings Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Richmond, Virginia. You can check out more about the convention here:

www.ravencon.com

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And so we’re off! BSFA Awards are go 🚀
Watch live:

Https://www.youtube.com/@bsfachair2284/streams

Three images on a green banner. On the left is the Dublin 2029 logo, in the middle a photo of Peader O Guilin, and on the right the cover of The Sword Garden. Peader is a white man with dark hair, wearing a black shirt and sat on a cream leather sofa. The book cover has masked figures in dark robes stood around a large stone obelisk. The title is above it, the a glowing blue ring around the title and the top of the tower. Below is text reading: Wizard's Tower Press The Sword Garden by Peadar O Guilin Book launch at Iridescence Eastercon 2026

Join us at Eastercon Iridescence 2026 for a fantastic literary event! 📚✨

If you’re at the convention, come along to The Sword Garden official book launch, written by Irish author Peadar Ó Guilín and published by Wizard’s Tower Press, happening on 3 April at 4:30 pm in the Sussex Suite ✍️

Dublin 2029 Worldcon Bid: Our Crossroads Lit by Stories and Stars - fan table at Iridescence Eastercon 2026 First of all, we would like to sincerely thank you for your interest in the Dublin 2029 bid fan table at upcoming Eastercon. The form we are providing is intended for an initial expression of…

If you want to help - we’re looking for volunteers to join us at the fan table and help spread the word. Come be part of the adventure!

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#Dublin2029 #Worldcon #eastercon2026 #iridescence2026

A banner with the Dublin2029 logo on the left and the Iridescence logo on the right. There is a green panel cutting diagonally across the Iridescence logo with the text 'Dublin 2029 Worldcon Bid, visit our fantable at Iridescence Eastercon, 3rd-6th April 2026 - Birmingham'.

We’re excited to be at Eastercon Iridescence 2026! 🎉 Come visit our fan table, chat with us and share your love of all things SFF, ask questions to know more about Dublin 2029 Worldcon bid.

So raise a glass (real or virtual) to shamrocks, stories, and the wild, wonderful possibilities of Irish SFF. Sláinte! ☘️📖✨

#StPatricksDay #IrishSFF #Worldcon #Dublin #OurCrossroadLitByStories

A photo of the Grand Central restaurant in Dublin. It is a stone building with carvings above the door, pillars on either side, and a curved front with more carvings. The pillars are wrapped in green and white fabric, with an arch of orange, white and green balloons above the door. The middle green balloons have white clover leaves on it.

It feels especially fitting as we look ahead to Worldcon coming back to Dublin - from ancient legends whispered beside peat fires to starships and speculative futures, Ireland has always known how to dream big.

A photo of the James Joyce statue in Dublin city centre. The photo is taken through the curve of a large green clover leaf statue. The statue is of a man in a long coat with a brimmed hat and a cane. His legs are crossed at the ankle and his hand is in his pocket. The bronze statue is oxidised to shades of blue and grey.

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today we celebrate Irish imagination, at the crossroads lit by our stories, and the long tradition of asking “what if?”—from mythic heroes crossing strange worlds to modern Irish science fiction and fantasy writers exploring galaxies, time loops, and stranger realms still.

A photo of Radek on a stage in front of a projector screen. He is a white man with brown hair and a short beard, wearing glasses and a green Dublin 2029 tshirt. On the projector screen behind him is a slide that says ‘Następna Stacja: Leo!’ on the left, with two images on the right. The first is of part of a circular space station, and the second is of a green bipedal reptilian alien in a lab coat.

Come join the fun! We’re looking for new volunteers to join the Dublin 2029 bid team! Just fill in the quick form below and we’ll be in touch - no worries if you don’t have a specific role in mind, we have an amazing Volunteers team who can find the right fit for you -
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Hi Paul - if you're interested in volunteering with us you just have to fill in volunteer form here:

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A photo of two people stoof in front of a banner for the Silesian Museum, On the left is Radek, a white man with dark hair and a short beard. He is wearing a green tshirt with the Dublin 2029 logo and is holding a dragon plushie wearing a wizard hat. On the right is a white woman with shoulder length brown hair. Shr is wearing a maroon tshirt with the Dublin 2029 logo and is holding a smaller dragon plushie. The logo is 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.

Have you check out our Redbubble store? We’ve got everything you could need to show your support for the Dublin 2029 bid, from tshirts to baby clothes to stickers to jigsaw! Check out the full range here - buff.ly/EBIZ0yg

A photo taken of our table at the SMOFCon International party. Sat on the left is Emily January, a white woman with short brown hair wearing a blue Dublin 2029 t-shirt. In the middle is Catherine Sharp, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a purple Octocon t-shirt and a kilt in the Glasgow 2024 tartan. Stood on the right is Mandy Knight, a white woman with shoulder length brown hair wearing a maroon dress. The table is covered with an Irish flag, and covered in drinks bottles, sweets and biscuits, and some Dublin 2029 flyers and bookmarks.

Come join the fun! We’re looking for new volunteers to join the Dublin 2029 bid team! Just fill in the quick form below and we’ll be in touch - no worries if you don’t have a specific role in mind, we have an amazing Volunteers team who can find the right fit for you

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A picture of Alison with white hair, wearing a white dressing gown, and wielding a staff with a moose head. John and Liz flank her. She says “Behold! I am reborn as Alison the White!” John says “That’s a bit dramatic… it’s only a haircut” and Liz says “Pretty sure that’s a dressing gown… and are you standing on a box?” The words Octothorpe 153 are at the top.

Octothorpe 153 arrives! We discuss the best board games to play at school, and then we cover important topics such as whether yellow is “Pokémon-coloured” before discussing @smofcon43.bsky.social, Nuremberg 2028, and @dublin2029.bsky.social. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/153-bowlin...

A man in a blue tshirt with the words ‘Dublin 2029 / Or crossroads lit by stories and stars’ across the back.

A blue mug with the Dublin 2029 logo on it. There is 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’ across the bottom.

An off-white tote bag featuring the Dublin 2029 logo. There is 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.

Two people wearing black tshirts with the Dublin 2029 logo on the front. There is 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’ across the bottom.

Freshen up your wardrobe for the new year with some picks from our merch store, featuring five alternate versions of our logo!

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#merch #worldcon #dublin2029

Dublin 2029 Volunteer Form Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Dublin 2029! Dublin 2029 is a bid to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) in 2029. We need volunteers of all levels and abilities. Eve...

Updated link that’s not cut off halfway through -

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A man at Windycon. He is a white man with dirty blond hair and beard. He is dressed as a Leprechaun with a green jacket, trousers and top hat. He’s holding a long pipe and has a leprechaun keyring at his waist.

Want to join in on the Dublin 2029 fun? Volunteer with us! We’re always looking for new people to join our team - no experience needed 💚

Just fill in this quick volunteer form so we get to know you and we’ll be in touch -

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A photo of Temple Bar in Dublin. There are 2 large trees covered in lights and red baubles sat above the bar sign, with large bows outlined in white lights on the windows. Garlands trim the top of the bar sign, with warm white lights on them.

Happy New Year from all of us at Dublin2029 🥳🎉🎊

The outline of the science fiction version of the Unconfined convention logo. A silhouetted skyline of Glasgow in dark blue is arced across the top. There is a mirrored skyline below in dark green of a science fiction city skyline. In the centre it reads ‘Volunteer for Unconfined 2027!’. The top line is green and the bottom line blue.

We’re looking for volunteers! We’re volunteer-run, and we need people like you to make it happen ❤️ We’re looking for new people to join, whether that’s pre-con or at-con, everything helps build the convention. Just fill in the volunteer form linked below!

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Experience the Winter Solstice live from Newgrange This rare phenomenon, which has captivated visitors for generations, marks the shortest day of the year

🌌 The winter solstice is celebrated across Ireland, but most notably at Newgrange, where the light returning into the 5000 year old chamber is livestreamed for everyone to see - you can watch this year’s solstice here:

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A photo of a man lighting a Menorah in a park. The Menorah is a couple feet taller than him and he has a long stick which he is using to light the first central candle. The trees behind are wrapped in fairy lights.

🕎 A giant Menorah being lit each night to celebrate Hannukah, or Féile an Tiomnaithe in Irish, in a community park in Dublin

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🐦 On St Stephen’s Day (26th December) is Wren Day, when men and boys would hunt a wren and display it as they paraded through their neighbourhood, before burying it, to ensure good luck for the new year. Nowadays a fake or stuffed wren is used in it’s place

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🕯️ On Christmas Eve people light candles in their windows to help guide people home on those dark winter nights (this one’s a particular favourite of our co-chair, Marguerite)

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A photo of the Christmas tree inside Dublin’s ICC. It is perfectly conical and dark green, covered in red and gold baubles. The room is brightly lit, with shiny cream coloured tiles, off-white walls, and a wodden ceiling.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Dublin2029!

To help celebrate here are some fun holiday traditions you can find in Dublin 🎊

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After some glögg, we continue the SMOFcon 42 Fannish Q&A, with the bid for @dublin2029.bsky.social

This weekend's SMOFcon 42 Con Suite is sponsored by @dublin2029.bsky.social. Stop by for snacks including fruit and vegetables, as well as conversation.
This afternoon's glöggmingel is sponsored by @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social.
Our full list of sponsors is here: www.smofcon42.com/about-us/spo...

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Stockholm here we come!

We’re at #SMOFcon42 from 5-7 Dec, with bids from Portugal, Poland, Canada, Norway, Scotland, France & Germany.
Ask #Dublin2029 questions at the Q&A (12.00 - 16.00 WET/13.00 - 17.00 CET on Sat) or join us at the International Party (from 18.00 WET).

Will we see you there?