by Khan on March 10, 2012
| Event |
Octocon 2012 |
| Tagline |
The National Irish Science Fiction Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Films |
| Dates |
October 13-14, 2012 |
| Location |
CamdenCourtHotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2
Zone: City Centre – Christchurch
Dublin, Ireland, UK
353 (0) 1 475 9666
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| Website |
Octocon.com |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honour Liz Williams
Other guests include: Alan Nolan, C.E. Murphy, Derek Gunn, Oisin McGann, Ruth Fracnes Long, and Peadar Ó Guilín.
The Golden Blasters (The National Irish Science Fiction Film Awards) is a film festival dedicated to short science fiction, fantasy and horror stories. We aim to bring the best speculative fiction to Octocon and expose more people to the wonderful art of the short film.
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“Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of the weird and wonderful, attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. For one weekend every October, we delve into the unsung genres and curious concepts of Speculative Fiction, with workshops, panel discussions and charming guest speakers.”
Tagged as:
Ireland,
United-Kingdom
by Mistress Fen on February 18, 2011
| Event |
Epic Con Pi 2011 |
| Theme |
It’s exactly 3! |
| Type |
Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Anime Convention |
| Dates |
February 19-20, 2011 |
| Location |
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
John Hume Building
Maynooth Co. Kildare
Ireland
Tel: +353 (1) 708 6000
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| Website |
EpicCon.info
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| Remarks |
Cosplay Wonderland and Fashion Show
DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) Competition
Super Smash Bros. Competition
Fan Fiction Workshop
Dr Dale’s Zombie Apocalypse Panel
Various Screenings
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“They say it’s equal to 3…
With amazing guests, RPG’s, competitions, prizes and *ahem* cosplayers… It’s a weekend not to be missed! This years charity of honour is Match it for Pratchett”.
Tagged as:
Ireland
by Mistress Fen on September 16, 2009
| Event |
Octocon 2010 |
| Tagline |
The National Irish Science Fiction Convention |
| Type |
Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Films |
| Dates |
October 16-17, 2010 |
| Location |
CamdenCourtHotel
Camden Street
Dublin 2
Zone: City Centre – Christchurch
Dublin, Ireland, UK
353 (0) 1 4759666
|
| Website |
Octocon.com |
| Remarks |
Guest of Honour George R.R. Martin.
The Golden Blasters (The National Irish Science Fiction Film Awards) is a film festival dedicated to short science fiction, fantasy and horror stories. We aim to bring the best speculative fiction to Octocon and expose more people to the wonderful art of the short film.
|
“Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of the weird and wonderful, attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. For one weekend every October, we delve into the unsung genres and curious concepts of Speculative Fiction, with workshops, panel discussions and charming guest speakers.”
Tagged as:
Ireland,
United-Kingdom
