mastodon 4.7.3Octocon, the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, is a weekend celebration of our favourite stories from books, comics, TV, films and games; from science fiction, fantasy, horror and beyond; attracting artists, writers, film-makers and fans from across the human sphere of influence. Read more on our website:
Community Fund applications are open! If you would like to attend Octocon but need support with accommodation and/or travel costs, please complete our funding application.
A number of free memberships are also available for Cork locals.
Join us live on YouTube to celebrate @TheCallYA@mastodon.ie 's new novel The Sword Garden, with a reading and interview.
"Never trust the dead."
Tue 28 April 2026 @ 20:00 IST
#Octocon 2026 & 2025 members are also invited to a private Zoom Q&A.
https://octocon.com/2026/04/octocon-presents-peadar-o-guilin-with-the-sword-garden/
Join us tomorrow @ 20:00 IST for our reading & chat with "The Sword Garden” author @TheCallYA@mastodon.ie
Octocon cannot happen without all our valued volunteers.
We’re currently looking for people to help with:
-Organising and scribing for our committee meetings
-Looking after our email inbox
-Streaming
-Helping with our social media
For more information: https://octocon.com/join-the-octocon-team/
