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Ready for #Octocon2026? Kicking off shortly - looking forward to seeing everyone today!
October 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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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
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Looking forward to a reading & interview with one of our 2026 Guests of Honour, Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social! Join us at 8pm IST tonight! #Octocon2026 #GreenCityWars
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Jul 13
Join us live on YouTube Monday 20 July @ 8pm IST for a reading and interview with one of our 2026 Guests of Honour, Adrian Tchaikovsky.

Octocon 2026 & 2025 members are invited to join us on Zoom after the streaming ends (8:45) for a private Q&A.

octocon.com/2026/06/octo...
Image contains the cover for the book Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky, which has a racoon in the bottom right, and a cityscape in the background. There is greenery throughout the cover image. It contains the text "Ocotcon Presents: Adrian Tchaikovsky with Green City Wars. Join us live Monday 20th July @8pm IST on YouTube for a reading and interview with one of our 2026 Guests of Honour, Adrian Tchaikovsky. Octocon 2026 & 2025 members are invited to join us on Zoom after the streaming ends (8:45) for a private Q&A."
July 20, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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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
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 · 23d
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
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Thanks to everyone who paid us a visit today! We're around tomorrow too so please stop by! #Octocon2026 #DublinComicCon
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Aug 8
At #DublinComicCon today? Come find us! We're up on the 2nd floor by the escalators, not in the Artist's Alley like previous years. #Octocon2026
August 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Who's looking forward to #Octocon2026 ?

#Fantasy #Scifi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Octocon
October 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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A huge thank you to Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social for joining us last night to read from his new novel #GreenCityWars & to @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social for an engaging interview exploring Adrian's work!

Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/live/jgA2SaG...
#Octocon2026
Octocon Presents: Adrian Tchaikovsky
YouTube video by Octocon
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July 21, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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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
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
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The empty traders slots are filled! Thanks to everyone who got in touch. #Octocon2026
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 26d
A small number of trader spaces have become available for this year's #Octocon2026.

📩 For details and to apply, contact: trade@octocon.com
Promotional graphic on a purple background for Octocon. Large white text reads: “Unfortunately some of this year’s traders are no longer able to attend, so we have tables free in our trade hall. Contact trade@octocon.com for more information and to apply.” Along the bottom is a black silhouette of a city skyline with a large white robot on the left and a white dragon flying above a castle on the right. The website “octocon.com” appears at the bottom centre.
September 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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
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
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Inspiration for #Octocon2026 poster @corkcityfc.ie

#Octocon #SciFiConvention #Fantasy #SciFi #Fandom #Cosplay #Comics
Cork City FC crest. Background flag is Green and red with a white stripe cutting through diagonally.
October 13, 2025 at 7:34 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
octocon.bsky.social
Delighted to have you, Paul! Looking forward to seeing you next year for #Octocon2026
paulcarroll.bsky.social Paul Carroll @paulcarroll.bsky.social · Oct 13
I had a super time at @octocon.bsky.social this weekend!

I'm now exhausted, and would like to spend the rest of the month in bed. (I have no more cons until November!)

Psyched for Cork in 2026 with @cemurphy.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social as Guests of Honour!
October 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
Trade applications still open until Monday 17th August for those interested! #Octocon2026
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Aug 6
Interested in trading at #Octocon2026? Applications for the Trade Hall will close on 17 Aug.

Every year we welcome #artists, #writers, #crafters, #comiccreators, & #retailers to showcase their work - we'd love to see what you'll bring!✨️

Full details: octocon.com/octocon-trad...
Promotional graphic on a purple background announcing Octocon Trade Hall applications. Large white text reads: “Interested in trading at Octocon? Trade applications are still open, but close Monday 17th August. Make sure to read the full details via the application link.” Along the bottom is a black silhouette of a city skyline, with a large white robot standing on the left and a white dragon flying above a castle on the right. The Octocon website address, “octocon.com”, appears in white at the bottom centre.
August 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
octocon.bsky.social
Want to check out what’s happening at #Octocon2026? Look no further than our Programme highlights!

Today featuring our Guests of Honour Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social, C.E. (Catie) Murphy @cemurphy.bsky.social, and Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com

octocon.com/2026/09/prog...
Programme Highlights: Guests of Honour - Octocon
Our Guests of Honour for 2026 are Adrian Tchaikovsky, C.E. (Catie) Murphy, and Premee Mohamed (online), and we've enticed them onto a range of programme
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September 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM
globalfancons.bsky.social
82 Conventions this weekend in 🇨🇳 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 🇨🇭 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇲🇾 🇵🇭 🇨🇾 🇷🇺 🇩🇪 🇲🇹 🇫🇷 🇬🇹 🇮🇪 🇮🇩 🇹🇷

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
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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
Hey, I think I took this photo.

#Octocon #Octocon2026 #Fantasy #Scifi #Horror #SpéirGorm ##SpéirGhorm
octocon.bsky.social Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · Aug 6
🚀 Heading to #DublinComicCon this weekend?

Come and meet the Octocon team! Whether you're a long-time convention-goer, a sci-fi and fantasy fan, or just curious about what Octocon is all about, we'd love to chat!

#Octocon2026 #IrishFandom #DublinEvents
Promotional poster on a purple background advertising Octocon at Dublin Comic Con. Large white text at the top reads, “Come see us this weekend at Dublin Comic Con!” with smaller text below: “Chat to our team about Octocon & pick up some swag.” In the center is a group photo of six people at a convention table with Octocon banners behind them. Stylized science-fiction illustrations decorate the poster, including a white robot walker in the lower left, a futuristic black structure at the bottom center, and a small spacecraft with a trailing line on the right. A black footer at the bottom displays the website “octocon.com” in white text.
August 6, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Do you listen to Cork 96FM?
@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social will be on with PJ Coogan this morning (between 9 and 12), talking all things #Octocon2026!
www.96fm.ie
The Best Music Mix | Cork's 96FM
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September 23, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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We're very happy that our 2026 venue map has been designed by @jogbrogzin.bsky.social! We'll have some B&W prints available for members attending in Cork.
If you prefer a 2D version, we'll have those too & you can find it on our website on the Venue page. octocon.com/venue/
#Octocon2026
A 3D map of Octocon's venue in the Clayton Hotel Cork City, hand-drawn with stone dungeon walls and labelled with rooms and their uses. The map also include the green Octocon logo, our dates and venues, pictures of the Guests of Honour, and the logo of our charity partner Cork Penny Dinners.
September 27, 2026 at 11:02 AM