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ctomahony.bsky.social
What an amazing Octocon!

Special thanks to @emmanewman.bsky.social for her amazing tips on beating procrastination, MaryBrigid for helping me crochet this cute little octo and @cemurphy.bsky.social for the amazing fudge!

#Octocon2026 @octocon.bsky.social
October 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
markkieltywriter.bsky.social
Just want to say a big thanks to those who attended my reading, bought a book, and dropped by to say hi.

Had another great year @octocon.bsky.social. It's truly a great convention.

#Octocon2026 #Octocon #Fantasy #SciFi #Horror #YAFantasy #ReadingCommunity #SpéirGhorm ##SpéirGorm
October 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
rflong.bsky.social
Day 2 of #octocon2026. We've sold all the teacup dragons books but there may still be one copy of wildewood left in the trade hall for your Irish gothic romance needs
October 4, 2026 at 9:44 AM
markkieltywriter.bsky.social
Come drop by the Tradehall @octocon.bsky.social. Happy just to say hi.

#Octocon2026 #Octocon #YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #ReadingCommunity
Me staying at a trade table at Octocon wearing a Deadpool t-shirt. Copies of my book Magical Bounty Hunters is on display.
October 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
octocon.bsky.social
#Octocon2026: Lost or broken badge today? Come to reg desk for a reprint!
October 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Update on the raffle! Tickets available until 4pm in the Trade Hall with the draw at 5pm. You can still get tickets at the reg desk until 3:30pm.
#Octocon2026
October 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Ready for day 2 of #octocon2026??

Programme here: prog.octocon.com
Image features a green pull up banner in a conference venue with an octopus. the octopus is reading a purple book and holding a univern with a rainbow mane, a toy rocket ship, a d20 dice, a pride heart and a st brigits cross. the banner features the text science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, anime, movies, books, games, books, games, cosplay. the ocotocon logo is at the bottom of the banner.
October 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Guests of Honour Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social & C.E Murphy @cemurphy.bsky.social with our wonderful chair @csharpwords.bsky.social ! #Octocon2026
Attending today? Check out the programme: prog.octocon.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:26 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Ready for #Octocon2026? Kicking off shortly - looking forward to seeing everyone today!
October 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
markkieltywriter.bsky.social
Today is the launch day of Magical Bounty Hunters!

You can buy it now, Kindle or paperback, from Amazon! Or from me in-person tomorrow at @octocon.bsky.social

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H6Y5S3Y...

#YAFantasy #Fantasy #BookSky #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm #ReadingCommunity #IrishLit #Octocon2026
October 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
wildjunipermoon.bsky.social
This hotel carpet is making me think crazy thoughts... #octocon2026 #carpetdiem
Orange black and grey swirling crazy hotel carpet.
October 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Reminder for members that you're welcome to join our Discord!

You should have received an email containing your invitation link. If you can't find it, just email members@octocon.com #Octocon2026
Red octopus smiling wearing a gold tiara and holding a blue sceptre with a star.
October 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
globalfancons.bsky.social
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What will you be attending? #VALORANTChampions #ACFI2026 #MAW2026 #Romics37 #SDCCMálaga2026 #MIGW26 #Archon49 #CosplayMania2026 #CCC2026 #PGX2026 #ICC2026 #Octocon2026 #PM40 #PLAYExpoBlackpool (1/8) ~ LM
October 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM
octocon.bsky.social
There are giant golden balls hanging from the ceiling of the #Octocon2026 venue. We are slightly concerned that they might hatch or explode this weekend...
Giant golden balls (seriously, they are huge) hanging from the ceiling of the 6-storey atrium in the Clayton Hotel Cork City.
October 2, 2026 at 9:43 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Ever wished you could have your own incredibly cute Octo? Well why not crochet your very own member of the Octo collective? (Basic crochet knowledge required!) Find out how here: octocon.com/2026/10/croc...
#octocon2026
photo of cute crochet octos in various colours.
October 2, 2026 at 8:01 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Octocon cannot happen without it's volunteers and we are very grateful for those who chose to give up their time to help run this event! If you are interested in volunteering, please see details below! #Octocon2026
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Sep 9
Want to help make Octocon happen?

We're looking for volunteers to support the convention both in person and online.

Find out more and apply at octocon.com/join-the-oct...

#Octocon2026 #Volunteer #ConventionLife #SciFiAndFantasy
Promotional graphic on a purple background encouraging volunteer participation at Octocon. Large white text reads: “Octocon cannot happen without our valued volunteers.” Additional text invites people interested in helping out, either in person or online, to visit the website for more information and to complete a volunteer application. Along the bottom is a black city skyline silhouette featuring a large robot on the left and a dragon flying on the right. The website address “octocon.com” appears in white at the bottom centre.
October 2, 2026 at 7:56 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Congratulations to our #Octocon2026 cosplay parade winner Seth Tuohy who was dressed as the Wicked Witch of the East from the Wizard of Oz - complete with a wicker handbag shaped like a house and sparkly red converse! Excellent cosplay!! Thanks to Kat for moderation & Karina for her help!
Person in a black dress with a grey shirt standing in the middle of a conference room. They are also wearing black and white striped tights and red sparkley converse. They have a witches hat on their head and they hold a wicker handbag shaped like a house. A group of four people. Left to right, a person with long blonde hair wearing a medical mask, a black long sleeve top, grey jeans and a green fringe skirt; next person is dressed as the wicked witch of the west from wizard of oz in a black dress, black and white striped tights, red sparkly converse, a witches hat, a medical mask and a wicker handbag shaped like a house; next person is wearing a red 1920s style had, a red and black blouse with an arm strap featuring small handmade potion bottles, a homemade crochet black and white bag sits on a belt; the next person is wearing a scarlet witch costume, with a red face piece on the forehead, a crochet head scarf, a black top and a long red jacket, with a cane wrapped in red ribbon and a string of lights.
October 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Heading to #Octocon2026 this weekend? Whether in person or virtual, learn more about what's in store with our programme! Or if you are interested in joining us this weekend, our memberships!

Programme: octocon.com/programme/
Membership: octocon.com/join-us/

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
a red octopus is kept busy reading a book, holding a crochet hook, surrounded by balls of yarn and stacks of books.
October 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Attending #Octocon2026 online? Visit prog.octocon.com/info for access details, schedules, and more useful information!
Red cartoon octopus eating movie popcorn. Green ocotcon logo beneath it.
September 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
octocon.bsky.social
As #Octocon2026 draws even closer, we would like to remind attendees of our Accessibility Statement & Online Accessibility Guide available here:
octocon.com/octocon-onli...

They outline the accessibility measures we have in place and information for anyone attending or taking part online.
Red octopus in front of a large screen holding a phone, a tablet and using a laptop. Green ocotcon logo beneath it.
September 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
markkieltywriter.bsky.social
Getting ready for @octocon.bsky.social 2026. I'll be there Sunday. Make sure you come and say hello.

Comic by me and @barcswow.bsky.social

#Octocon2026 #YAFantasy #BookSky #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity
On a wooden table there are three black paper bags with my logo on it it. A copy of Magical Bounty Hunters, a 4 page comic called The Widow Gamble, a Magical Bounty Hunters bookmark and a flyer for a free short story when you sign up to my newsletter, Liam and the Intergalactic Fairies.
September 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
octocon.bsky.social
Last but definitely not least, Octocon regular Jean Bürlesk is joining us as an online guest, talking translation and names and lots more.
#Octocon2026
octocon.com/2026/09/jean...
An Octocon card announcing our online guest Jean Bürlesk. A head-and-shoulders photo of Jean appears in the centre of the card, against a purple background that has details of the Cork skyline in black at the bottom, along with a white giant robot and dragon and a green UFO. Jean is a white man with long brown hair and a short beard. He is wearing glasses, a brown hat and brown coat, and is standing in front of sunlit trees.
September 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Another of our online guests is American speculative fiction author @smhallow.bsky.social, coming to chat about fairytales and anti-heroes.
#Octocon2026
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An Octocon card announcing our online guest S.M. Hallow. A black and white head-and-shoulders photo of S.M. appears in the centre of the card, against a purple background that has details of the Cork skyline in black at the bottom, along with a white giant robot and dragon and a green UFO. S.M. Hallow is a white-skinned woman with short brown hair. She has one hand cupped against her cheek.
September 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
markkieltywriter.bsky.social
I'm officially on the schedule on Sunday for @octocon.bsky.social. Make sure you come say hi.

#Octocon2026 #YAFantasy #BookSky #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Octocon
Schedule of events happening at 10am on the 4th of October 2026 at Octocon. Among other events, Book Launch: Magical Bounty Hunters by Mark Kielty
September 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Joining us as online guests are all three members of the @octothorpecast.bsky.social podcast, with a live recording on Sunday morning as well as chats and panels. (And we promise we didn't invite them just because of the name.)
#Octocon2026
octocon.com/2026/07/octo...
An Octocon card announcing our online guests Octothorpe. The podcast logo of a white octothorpe punctuation mark # made of smaller octothorpes, on a deep purple background, appears in the centre of the card, against a lighter purple background that has details of the Cork skyline in black at the bottom, along with a white giant robot and dragon and a green UFO.
September 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM