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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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We’re incredibly proud to unveil the official DARECon 2026 poster, illustrated by the exceptionally talented @dyllboy.bsky.social
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
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
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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...
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If you missed our chat with Kevin & Luca from @darecon.bsky.social you can catch the VOD on our YouTube channel now!
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
EC Spotlight - DareCon 2026 Preview
YouTube video by The Emerald Collective
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August 25, 2026 at 8:47 PM
If you missed our chat with Kevin & Luca from @darecon.bsky.social you can catch the VOD on our YouTube channel now!
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
We’re so grateful to @emeraldcollective.bsky.social to have been asked to help them kick off their new EC Spotlight series! Was great to get the word out about DARECon - October can’t come quickly enough!!
If you missed our chat with Kevin & Luca from @darecon.bsky.social you can catch the VOD on our YouTube channel now!
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
We spoke about the convention’s origins, what the organisers learned from their first outing and what we can expect from a bigger and better DareCon 2026.
youtu.be/uzEzpT7U_Zo?...
EC Spotlight - DareCon 2026 Preview
YouTube video by The Emerald Collective
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August 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We’re so grateful to @emeraldcollective.bsky.social to have been asked to help them kick off their new EC Spotlight series! Was great to get the word out about DARECon - October can’t come quickly enough!!
First DARECon 2026 Play & Win titles have just landed!! An enormous thank you to the amazing folks at @stonemaiergames.com for their continued support of DARECon! ❤️ 🍁
August 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
First DARECon 2026 Play & Win titles have just landed!! An enormous thank you to the amazing folks at @stonemaiergames.com for their continued support of DARECon! ❤️ 🍁
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Join us at 8PM GMT+1 as we sit down with the organisers of Kildare’s newest TTRPG @darecon.bsky.social as part of our new series ‘EC Spotlight’.
GM Dave will chat with Kev & Luca about the origins of DareCon, what to expect this year and who you might see at the con.
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
GM Dave will chat with Kev & Luca about the origins of DareCon, what to expect this year and who you might see at the con.
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
August 25, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Join us at 8PM GMT+1 as we sit down with the organisers of Kildare’s newest TTRPG @darecon.bsky.social as part of our new series ‘EC Spotlight’.
GM Dave will chat with Kev & Luca about the origins of DareCon, what to expect this year and who you might see at the con.
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
GM Dave will chat with Kev & Luca about the origins of DareCon, what to expect this year and who you might see at the con.
www.twitch.tv/emerald_coll...
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Join us on Tuesday as we kick off our new show ‘EC Spotlight’ where we shine a light on some of the most hard working and wonderful creators we know!
On Tuesday we meet the awesome folks at @darecon.bsky.social
Join Dave as he chats to Kev & Luca about Kildare’s newest gaming convention!
On Tuesday we meet the awesome folks at @darecon.bsky.social
Join Dave as he chats to Kev & Luca about Kildare’s newest gaming convention!
August 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Join us on Tuesday as we kick off our new show ‘EC Spotlight’ where we shine a light on some of the most hard working and wonderful creators we know!
On Tuesday we meet the awesome folks at @darecon.bsky.social
Join Dave as he chats to Kev & Luca about Kildare’s newest gaming convention!
On Tuesday we meet the awesome folks at @darecon.bsky.social
Join Dave as he chats to Kev & Luca about Kildare’s newest gaming convention!
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DARECon looks good craic so I’ll be attending this year, playing some games, having a pint with @oldoakgames.bsky.social. What else should I look out for? Anyone else planning to go?
We’re incredibly proud to unveil the official DARECon 2026 poster, illustrated by the exceptionally talented @dyllboy.bsky.social
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
August 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
DARECon looks good craic so I’ll be attending this year, playing some games, having a pint with @oldoakgames.bsky.social. What else should I look out for? Anyone else planning to go?
We’re incredibly proud to unveil the official DARECon 2026 poster, illustrated by the exceptionally talented @dyllboy.bsky.social
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
August 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM
We’re incredibly proud to unveil the official DARECon 2026 poster, illustrated by the exceptionally talented @dyllboy.bsky.social
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
A huge thanks to Dylan for creating another incredible piece to represent DARECon, bringing together all strands of Tabletop!
#DARECon2026 #supportartists #humanmade
So excited to share our Official 2026 DARECon poster by artist @dyllboy.bsky.social tonight! It’s a whopper and we couldn’t be prouder!!! 🎃
August 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM
So excited to share our Official 2026 DARECon poster by artist @dyllboy.bsky.social tonight! It’s a whopper and we couldn’t be prouder!!! 🎃
#DARECon2026 is now live on the @aftergame.app platform! 🎲
Browse the programme now at aftergame.app/groups/darec...
To reserve seats, join waitlists, and submit games, You'll need a private link to join the event - included with every DARECon 2026 ticket!
Get yours now at darecon.ie!
Browse the programme now at aftergame.app/groups/darec...
To reserve seats, join waitlists, and submit games, You'll need a private link to join the event - included with every DARECon 2026 ticket!
Get yours now at darecon.ie!
DARECon 2026 - Board Gaming Convention | Naas, Co. Kildare
DARECon 2026 is a two-day board gaming convention in Naas, Co. Kildare, run by Naas Board Game Club.
darecon.ie
August 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
#DARECon2026 is now live on the @aftergame.app platform! 🎲
Browse the programme now at aftergame.app/groups/darec...
To reserve seats, join waitlists, and submit games, You'll need a private link to join the event - included with every DARECon 2026 ticket!
Get yours now at darecon.ie!
Browse the programme now at aftergame.app/groups/darec...
To reserve seats, join waitlists, and submit games, You'll need a private link to join the event - included with every DARECon 2026 ticket!
Get yours now at darecon.ie!
We’re delighted to welcome Life Credit Union back as a Gold Sponsor of DARECon 2026! 💚 Their support helped make our very first convention possible, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them with us again as we grow into a full weekend event. Thank you for believing in our community!
August 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Life Credit Union back as a Gold Sponsor of DARECon 2026! 💚 Their support helped make our very first convention possible, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them with us again as we grow into a full weekend event. Thank you for believing in our community!
DARECon arrives on @aftergame.app this Friday at 6pm! Browse the first wave of games and events, with more added regularly in the weeks ahead. Download the app now - you won’t see DARECon until it goes live on Friday. #DARECon2026 #Aftergame
August 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
DARECon arrives on @aftergame.app this Friday at 6pm! Browse the first wave of games and events, with more added regularly in the weeks ahead. Download the app now - you won’t see DARECon until it goes live on Friday. #DARECon2026 #Aftergame
We’ll be at the Barretstown Big Picnic on Sunday 16 August! Stop by to discover modern board games, learn something new, and say hello to the DARECon team. We’re proud to support this fantastic fundraiser for barretstown.org ❤️ #BoardGames #DARECon #BigPicnic #Barretstown
August 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
We’ll be at the Barretstown Big Picnic on Sunday 16 August! Stop by to discover modern board games, learn something new, and say hello to the DARECon team. We’re proud to support this fantastic fundraiser for barretstown.org ❤️ #BoardGames #DARECon #BigPicnic #Barretstown
🇮🇪 We’re delighted to welcome @cilldaralegaeilge.bsky.social back as a Silver Sponsor of DARECon 2026! Their support helps us celebrate gaming through the Irish language, including the debut of our Irish Language Table. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! 💚 #DARECon2026 #Gaeilge
August 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
🇮🇪 We’re delighted to welcome @cilldaralegaeilge.bsky.social back as a Silver Sponsor of DARECon 2026! Their support helps us celebrate gaming through the Irish language, including the debut of our Irish Language Table. Go raibh míle maith agaibh! 💚 #DARECon2026 #Gaeilge
Richard “Rahdo” Ham is coming to DARECon 2026! 🎲 One of tabletop's most recognisable creators, Rahdo will be with us for a weekend of gaming! He’ll be accompanied by his wife, Jenefer Ham of GamerGlass, who’ll be bringing along her beautiful handmade glass gaming accessories.
#Rahdo #DARECon2026
#Rahdo #DARECon2026
August 4, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Richard “Rahdo” Ham is coming to DARECon 2026! 🎲 One of tabletop's most recognisable creators, Rahdo will be with us for a weekend of gaming! He’ll be accompanied by his wife, Jenefer Ham of GamerGlass, who’ll be bringing along her beautiful handmade glass gaming accessories.
#Rahdo #DARECon2026
#Rahdo #DARECon2026
📢 Vendor applications for DARECon 2026 are now open!
Join us at the Osprey Hotel, Naas, on 17–18 October for Ireland’s newest tabletop gaming convention.
Applications close 23 August, 5PM.
Apply here:
forms.gle/yU5NghxqnXMs...
#DARECon2026 #BoardGames #TabletopGaming
Join us at the Osprey Hotel, Naas, on 17–18 October for Ireland’s newest tabletop gaming convention.
Applications close 23 August, 5PM.
Apply here:
forms.gle/yU5NghxqnXMs...
#DARECon2026 #BoardGames #TabletopGaming
August 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
📢 Vendor applications for DARECon 2026 are now open!
Join us at the Osprey Hotel, Naas, on 17–18 October for Ireland’s newest tabletop gaming convention.
Applications close 23 August, 5PM.
Apply here:
forms.gle/yU5NghxqnXMs...
#DARECon2026 #BoardGames #TabletopGaming
Join us at the Osprey Hotel, Naas, on 17–18 October for Ireland’s newest tabletop gaming convention.
Applications close 23 August, 5PM.
Apply here:
forms.gle/yU5NghxqnXMs...
#DARECon2026 #BoardGames #TabletopGaming
Can you guess who’s joining DARECon 2026? 👀
Here’s your only clue… Drop your predictions below!
🎲 The full announcement lands tomorrow!
#DARECon
Here’s your only clue… Drop your predictions below!
🎲 The full announcement lands tomorrow!
#DARECon
August 2, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Can you guess who’s joining DARECon 2026? 👀
Here’s your only clue… Drop your predictions below!
🎲 The full announcement lands tomorrow!
#DARECon
Here’s your only clue… Drop your predictions below!
🎲 The full announcement lands tomorrow!
#DARECon
We’re excited to welcome both @oldoakgames.bsky.social and @emeraldcollective.bsky.social back to DARECon 2026! 🎲
Expect 30+ RPG sessions, a dedicated RPG area, live plays, panels, workshops and many more fantastic GMs still to be announced!
#DARECon #TTRPG
Expect 30+ RPG sessions, a dedicated RPG area, live plays, panels, workshops and many more fantastic GMs still to be announced!
#DARECon #TTRPG
August 2, 2026 at 11:26 PM
We’re excited to welcome both @oldoakgames.bsky.social and @emeraldcollective.bsky.social back to DARECon 2026! 🎲
Expect 30+ RPG sessions, a dedicated RPG area, live plays, panels, workshops and many more fantastic GMs still to be announced!
#DARECon #TTRPG
Expect 30+ RPG sessions, a dedicated RPG area, live plays, panels, workshops and many more fantastic GMs still to be announced!
#DARECon #TTRPG
Just got a first look at the line art for our upcoming official DARECon 2026 poster from the ridiculously talented Dylan Yap @dyllboy.bsky.social.
All I can say is… 🤯.
Completely blown away. Cannot wait to see the finished version and to be able to share it with everyone!
All I can say is… 🤯.
Completely blown away. Cannot wait to see the finished version and to be able to share it with everyone!
August 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Just got a first look at the line art for our upcoming official DARECon 2026 poster from the ridiculously talented Dylan Yap @dyllboy.bsky.social.
All I can say is… 🤯.
Completely blown away. Cannot wait to see the finished version and to be able to share it with everyone!
All I can say is… 🤯.
Completely blown away. Cannot wait to see the finished version and to be able to share it with everyone!
We’re delighted to welcome Old Oak Games as a major supporter of DARECon 2026! Their support is helping us create our first dedicated Tabletop RPG Area, with dozens of RPG sessions planned across the weekend. More announcements soon! 🍂🎲 #DARECon #oldoakgames #TTRPG
July 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Old Oak Games as a major supporter of DARECon 2026! Their support is helping us create our first dedicated Tabletop RPG Area, with dozens of RPG sessions planned across the weekend. More announcements soon! 🍂🎲 #DARECon #oldoakgames #TTRPG
Every DARECon starts long before the doors open.
Behind the scenes we’re finalising sponsors, confirming guests, planning hundreds of gaming sessions and working to make this our biggest convention yet.
More announcements are coming very soon! 🎲
#DARECon #TabletopGames #Kildare
Behind the scenes we’re finalising sponsors, confirming guests, planning hundreds of gaming sessions and working to make this our biggest convention yet.
More announcements are coming very soon! 🎲
#DARECon #TabletopGames #Kildare
July 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Every DARECon starts long before the doors open.
Behind the scenes we’re finalising sponsors, confirming guests, planning hundreds of gaming sessions and working to make this our biggest convention yet.
More announcements are coming very soon! 🎲
#DARECon #TabletopGames #Kildare
Behind the scenes we’re finalising sponsors, confirming guests, planning hundreds of gaming sessions and working to make this our biggest convention yet.
More announcements are coming very soon! 🎲
#DARECon #TabletopGames #Kildare