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DARECon returns for its second outing in 2026! October 17-18 2026 at Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Board games, RPGs, wargames, TCGs, guests, demos, vendors, and community play and more over two days!
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· Sep 24
🗺️ The DARECon 2026 map is here! 😍
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
Putting Maestro through its paces before the DARECon Play and Win this weekend. Da Vinci and Michelangelo go head-to-head in this Renaissance brain-burner. A huge thanks to Board&Dice for their support! Sign up to our Learn-to-Play on Aftergame here: aftergame.app/events/7281d...
October 13, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Putting Maestro through its paces before the DARECon Play and Win this weekend. Da Vinci and Michelangelo go head-to-head in this Renaissance brain-burner. A huge thanks to Board&Dice for their support! Sign up to our Learn-to-Play on Aftergame here: aftergame.app/events/7281d...
A huge thank you to @wehrlegig.games for supporting our Play and Win with the one and only John Company: Second Edition.
A game like no other, you and the other players will wrestle for control of the East India Trading Company, as you are forced to reckon with the evils it wrought upon India.
A game like no other, you and the other players will wrestle for control of the East India Trading Company, as you are forced to reckon with the evils it wrought upon India.
October 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
A huge thank you to @wehrlegig.games for supporting our Play and Win with the one and only John Company: Second Edition.
A game like no other, you and the other players will wrestle for control of the East India Trading Company, as you are forced to reckon with the evils it wrought upon India.
A game like no other, you and the other players will wrestle for control of the East India Trading Company, as you are forced to reckon with the evils it wrought upon India.
The glamorous side of convention organising…😅
Punching, sorting and prepping hundreds of lanyards ready for DARECon this weekend!
We’re getting close now. 🎲
#darecon2026
Punching, sorting and prepping hundreds of lanyards ready for DARECon this weekend!
We’re getting close now. 🎲
#darecon2026
October 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The glamorous side of convention organising…😅
Punching, sorting and prepping hundreds of lanyards ready for DARECon this weekend!
We’re getting close now. 🎲
#darecon2026
Punching, sorting and prepping hundreds of lanyards ready for DARECon this weekend!
We’re getting close now. 🎲
#darecon2026
🌲 A small village in Éiru lives by two rules:
Stay where someone can see you.
And no matter what… don’t go into the trees.
The villagers are afraid - and now they’ve asked for your help.
@thedreadeddm.bsky.social brings The Trees to DARECon 2026!
🪑 Save your seat: aftergame.app/events/3b03f...
Stay where someone can see you.
And no matter what… don’t go into the trees.
The villagers are afraid - and now they’ve asked for your help.
@thedreadeddm.bsky.social brings The Trees to DARECon 2026!
🪑 Save your seat: aftergame.app/events/3b03f...
September 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
🌲 A small village in Éiru lives by two rules:
Stay where someone can see you.
And no matter what… don’t go into the trees.
The villagers are afraid - and now they’ve asked for your help.
@thedreadeddm.bsky.social brings The Trees to DARECon 2026!
🪑 Save your seat: aftergame.app/events/3b03f...
Stay where someone can see you.
And no matter what… don’t go into the trees.
The villagers are afraid - and now they’ve asked for your help.
@thedreadeddm.bsky.social brings The Trees to DARECon 2026!
🪑 Save your seat: aftergame.app/events/3b03f...
🌱 From little acorns...
At Bord an Dearcáin - The Game Designer's Table, you can sit down with Irish game designers, try prototypes and upcoming releases, and give your feedback directly to the people creating them.
🎲 Find Bord an Dearcáin at DARECon 2026
📅 17–18 October | Osprey Hotel, Naas
At Bord an Dearcáin - The Game Designer's Table, you can sit down with Irish game designers, try prototypes and upcoming releases, and give your feedback directly to the people creating them.
🎲 Find Bord an Dearcáin at DARECon 2026
📅 17–18 October | Osprey Hotel, Naas
September 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🌱 From little acorns...
At Bord an Dearcáin - The Game Designer's Table, you can sit down with Irish game designers, try prototypes and upcoming releases, and give your feedback directly to the people creating them.
🎲 Find Bord an Dearcáin at DARECon 2026
📅 17–18 October | Osprey Hotel, Naas
At Bord an Dearcáin - The Game Designer's Table, you can sit down with Irish game designers, try prototypes and upcoming releases, and give your feedback directly to the people creating them.
🎲 Find Bord an Dearcáin at DARECon 2026
📅 17–18 October | Osprey Hotel, Naas
Reserve your seat now on Aftergame:
Sat 10:00 - 13:00: aftergame.app/events/ac258...
Sun 13:00 -16:00: aftergame.app/events/b7d89...
Sat 10:00 - 13:00: aftergame.app/events/ac258...
Sun 13:00 -16:00: aftergame.app/events/b7d89...
TTRPG - The Haunting Of The Vozgruud Straits | Aftergame
Governor SaintJohn Smythe has requested the aid of an experienced adventuring party to uncover the evil intent behind his missing merchant ships and destroy it.
Three of his newest ships haven’t made...
aftergame.app
September 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Reserve your seat now on Aftergame:
Sat 10:00 - 13:00: aftergame.app/events/ac258...
Sun 13:00 -16:00: aftergame.app/events/b7d89...
Sat 10:00 - 13:00: aftergame.app/events/ac258...
Sun 13:00 -16:00: aftergame.app/events/b7d89...
Three merchant ships have vanished in the Vozgruud Straits. Now it’s your turn to discover why…
Join @aeternumdave.bsky.social for The Haunting of the Vozgruud Straits, a D&D 5E horror adventure on the high seas, coming to The Heron’s Perch at #DARECon2026
Join @aeternumdave.bsky.social for The Haunting of the Vozgruud Straits, a D&D 5E horror adventure on the high seas, coming to The Heron’s Perch at #DARECon2026
September 25, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Three merchant ships have vanished in the Vozgruud Straits. Now it’s your turn to discover why…
Join @aeternumdave.bsky.social for The Haunting of the Vozgruud Straits, a D&D 5E horror adventure on the high seas, coming to The Heron’s Perch at #DARECon2026
Join @aeternumdave.bsky.social for The Haunting of the Vozgruud Straits, a D&D 5E horror adventure on the high seas, coming to The Heron’s Perch at #DARECon2026
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Dice Sized Tales C2 continues at 7:30PM GMT+1.
Alliances are tested as the pressure builds aboard the USCSS Cronus, but Oliver has cut ties and made a break for the Sotillo.
Just what plans has he in motion and is it too late for the crew to stop him?
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
Alliances are tested as the pressure builds aboard the USCSS Cronus, but Oliver has cut ties and made a break for the Sotillo.
Just what plans has he in motion and is it too late for the crew to stop him?
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
September 24, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Dice Sized Tales C2 continues at 7:30PM GMT+1.
Alliances are tested as the pressure builds aboard the USCSS Cronus, but Oliver has cut ties and made a break for the Sotillo.
Just what plans has he in motion and is it too late for the crew to stop him?
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
Alliances are tested as the pressure builds aboard the USCSS Cronus, but Oliver has cut ties and made a break for the Sotillo.
Just what plans has he in motion and is it too late for the crew to stop him?
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
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I love supporting local conventions. Can't wait to hang out with you guys that weekend
🗺️ The DARECon 2026 map is here! 😍
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
September 24, 2026 at 2:42 PM
I love supporting local conventions. Can't wait to hang out with you guys that weekend
Explore the interactive version now, over at darecon.ie/2026-convent... and start planning your weekend! 🎲🎲
2026 Convention Map – DARECon 2026
darecon.ie
September 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Explore the interactive version now, over at darecon.ie/2026-convent... and start planning your weekend! 🎲🎲
🗺️ The DARECon 2026 map is here! 😍
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
September 24, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🗺️ The DARECon 2026 map is here! 😍
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
Our official convention map, beautifully illustrated by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social, is ready to explore! Find Board Gaming, The Heron’s Perch TTRPG space, Wargaming, Family Area, Play & Win, vendors & more!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026
The last great city is dying. Beyond the woods, there may still be hope.
🌳 Play @oldoakgames.bsky.social’s Irish-myth-inspired TTRPG Beyond the Woods: Dead Wood at DARECon.
🎲 D&D 5E | 3–5 players | 12+
📍 The Heron’s Perch
🗓️ 17–18 Oct
Reserve via Aftergame.
#DARECon2026 #TTRPG
🌳 Play @oldoakgames.bsky.social’s Irish-myth-inspired TTRPG Beyond the Woods: Dead Wood at DARECon.
🎲 D&D 5E | 3–5 players | 12+
📍 The Heron’s Perch
🗓️ 17–18 Oct
Reserve via Aftergame.
#DARECon2026 #TTRPG
September 24, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The last great city is dying. Beyond the woods, there may still be hope.
🌳 Play @oldoakgames.bsky.social’s Irish-myth-inspired TTRPG Beyond the Woods: Dead Wood at DARECon.
🎲 D&D 5E | 3–5 players | 12+
📍 The Heron’s Perch
🗓️ 17–18 Oct
Reserve via Aftergame.
#DARECon2026 #TTRPG
🌳 Play @oldoakgames.bsky.social’s Irish-myth-inspired TTRPG Beyond the Woods: Dead Wood at DARECon.
🎲 D&D 5E | 3–5 players | 12+
📍 The Heron’s Perch
🗓️ 17–18 Oct
Reserve via Aftergame.
#DARECon2026 #TTRPG
🎲 Vendor Reveal: Rebel Dice!
Delighted to announce that Cork-based Rebel Dice are joining us at DARECon 2026, with handmade & curated dice, from resin and metal to glass sets, oversized D20s and more!
Come find your next favourite set!!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026 #rebeldice
Delighted to announce that Cork-based Rebel Dice are joining us at DARECon 2026, with handmade & curated dice, from resin and metal to glass sets, oversized D20s and more!
Come find your next favourite set!!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026 #rebeldice
September 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
🎲 Vendor Reveal: Rebel Dice!
Delighted to announce that Cork-based Rebel Dice are joining us at DARECon 2026, with handmade & curated dice, from resin and metal to glass sets, oversized D20s and more!
Come find your next favourite set!!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026 #rebeldice
Delighted to announce that Cork-based Rebel Dice are joining us at DARECon 2026, with handmade & curated dice, from resin and metal to glass sets, oversized D20s and more!
Come find your next favourite set!!
📅 17–18 Oct
📍 Osprey Hotel, Naas
#DARECon2026 #rebeldice
More lovely Play & Win goodness!!! Thank you so much to @leder.games for supporting us again this year! Really means a lot! ☺️
#darecon #darecon2026 #play&win
#darecon #darecon2026 #play&win
September 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM
More lovely Play & Win goodness!!! Thank you so much to @leder.games for supporting us again this year! Really means a lot! ☺️
#darecon #darecon2026 #play&win
#darecon #darecon2026 #play&win
TTRPG - Granny Chris's Quest - GM Drew
Sun 18 Oct 13:00 - 16:00
You always knew Granny Chris was a witch. Now she’s sending you into the woods… and the nightmares from your childhood may be waiting there. Granny Chris’s Quest is coming to The Heron’s Perch at DARECon 2026. #TTRPG #DARECon2026
Sun 18 Oct 13:00 - 16:00
You always knew Granny Chris was a witch. Now she’s sending you into the woods… and the nightmares from your childhood may be waiting there. Granny Chris’s Quest is coming to The Heron’s Perch at DARECon 2026. #TTRPG #DARECon2026
September 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
TTRPG - Granny Chris's Quest - GM Drew
Sun 18 Oct 13:00 - 16:00
You always knew Granny Chris was a witch. Now she’s sending you into the woods… and the nightmares from your childhood may be waiting there. Granny Chris’s Quest is coming to The Heron’s Perch at DARECon 2026. #TTRPG #DARECon2026
Sun 18 Oct 13:00 - 16:00
You always knew Granny Chris was a witch. Now she’s sending you into the woods… and the nightmares from your childhood may be waiting there. Granny Chris’s Quest is coming to The Heron’s Perch at DARECon 2026. #TTRPG #DARECon2026
Tabletop RPGs have a dedicated home at DARECon 2026. Welcome to The Heron’s Perch: two days of adventures, new systems, experienced GMs and stories waiting to be told. Individual game reveals start now. #DARECon2026 #TTRPG
September 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Tabletop RPGs have a dedicated home at DARECon 2026. Welcome to The Heron’s Perch: two days of adventures, new systems, experienced GMs and stories waiting to be told. Individual game reveals start now. #DARECon2026 #TTRPG
And the great games keep coming!! 🎲 💪 DARECon Play & Win continues to grow with help from the lovely folks at @allplay.bsky.social !!
Huge thanks to @azkadorkablegamer.bsky.social and team at @allplay.bsky.social for their support, can’t wait to get these titles to the table at DARECon 2026! 🍁🧡
Huge thanks to @azkadorkablegamer.bsky.social and team at @allplay.bsky.social for their support, can’t wait to get these titles to the table at DARECon 2026! 🍁🧡
September 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
And the great games keep coming!! 🎲 💪 DARECon Play & Win continues to grow with help from the lovely folks at @allplay.bsky.social !!
Huge thanks to @azkadorkablegamer.bsky.social and team at @allplay.bsky.social for their support, can’t wait to get these titles to the table at DARECon 2026! 🍁🧡
Huge thanks to @azkadorkablegamer.bsky.social and team at @allplay.bsky.social for their support, can’t wait to get these titles to the table at DARECon 2026! 🍁🧡
⚔️ PARTNER REVEAL! ⚔️
We’re delighted to welcome Eastern Fringe Gaming Club as DARECon 2026’s official wargaming partner!
Expect demos, miniature painting, campaign storytelling and Sunday’s Warhammer 40K narrative event!
Tickets @ darecon.ie
Programme @ aftergame.app/events/539bb...
We’re delighted to welcome Eastern Fringe Gaming Club as DARECon 2026’s official wargaming partner!
Expect demos, miniature painting, campaign storytelling and Sunday’s Warhammer 40K narrative event!
Tickets @ darecon.ie
Programme @ aftergame.app/events/539bb...
September 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
⚔️ PARTNER REVEAL! ⚔️
We’re delighted to welcome Eastern Fringe Gaming Club as DARECon 2026’s official wargaming partner!
Expect demos, miniature painting, campaign storytelling and Sunday’s Warhammer 40K narrative event!
Tickets @ darecon.ie
Programme @ aftergame.app/events/539bb...
We’re delighted to welcome Eastern Fringe Gaming Club as DARECon 2026’s official wargaming partner!
Expect demos, miniature painting, campaign storytelling and Sunday’s Warhammer 40K narrative event!
Tickets @ darecon.ie
Programme @ aftergame.app/events/539bb...
Another amazing Play & Win title has arrived at the DARECon doorstep, this time from our lovely friends at @czechgames.com 🤍❤️💙
#darecon2026 #czechgamesedition
#darecon2026 #czechgamesedition
September 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Another amazing Play & Win title has arrived at the DARECon doorstep, this time from our lovely friends at @czechgames.com 🤍❤️💙
#darecon2026 #czechgamesedition
#darecon2026 #czechgamesedition
Our lovely poster and flyers have arrived!! Keep your eyes peeled for them out in the wild soon!
#darecon #darecon2026
#darecon #darecon2026
September 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Our lovely poster and flyers have arrived!! Keep your eyes peeled for them out in the wild soon!
#darecon #darecon2026
#darecon #darecon2026
Make sure to tune in to EC Spotlight tonight for what is sure to be a great conversation about the amazing work Declan and @d8dungeon.bsky.social do!
August 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Make sure to tune in to EC Spotlight tonight for what is sure to be a great conversation about the amazing work Declan and @d8dungeon.bsky.social do!
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Join us tonight at 8PM GMT+1 for another episode of ‘EC Spotlight’.
Tonight Dave will be chatting with Declan, the mind behind @d8dungeon.bsky.social about the group’s origins, their many achievements and of course D8 DungeonDrive 2026!
Join us later on Twitch!
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
Tonight Dave will be chatting with Declan, the mind behind @d8dungeon.bsky.social about the group’s origins, their many achievements and of course D8 DungeonDrive 2026!
Join us later on Twitch!
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
August 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Join us tonight at 8PM GMT+1 for another episode of ‘EC Spotlight’.
Tonight Dave will be chatting with Declan, the mind behind @d8dungeon.bsky.social about the group’s origins, their many achievements and of course D8 DungeonDrive 2026!
Join us later on Twitch!
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
Tonight Dave will be chatting with Declan, the mind behind @d8dungeon.bsky.social about the group’s origins, their many achievements and of course D8 DungeonDrive 2026!
Join us later on Twitch!
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...