Retro Hugos: novels and short fiction in 1943
Don’t know where to start with Retro Hugo nominations? Ian Moore takes us on a stroll through the fiction of 1943.READ MORE
Dublin 2019 Blog
Touring Tuesdays: The Spoken City by Dave Rudden
Exploring Dublin’s Live Literary Scene I hesitate to romanticize being Irish, or Ireland in general. It is a place; people live here. Occasionally we get things right, often we get them wrong. Some things are improving. Others aren’t. It rains. One thing Ireland is particularly known for is being a nation of ‘writers and storytellers,’ […]READ MORE
Touring Tuesdays: Magical Places – the Glens of Antrim
This week Jo Zebedee takes a break from alien invasions of Belfast to bring us to the Glens of Antrim. I’m not from the Glens of Antrim, but I’m not far away. Around 5 miles from my house, there is a small glen (Gleno), with a waterfall and a magical wild-swimming pool. The Antrim Coast […]READ MORE
Announcing the Expansion of the Fantastic Dublin Fund
Inspired by the success of Worldcon 76 and the Mexicanx Initiative led by John Picacio, Dublin 2019 has expanded the scope and goals of the Fantastic Dublin Fund (FDF) to help a wider array of people who are in need of assistance to attend Dublin 2019 — An Irish Worldcon. However, to make the new […]READ MORE
Touring Tuesdays: Among the Tombs of Mount Jerome
This week we find ourselves deep in Gothic Dublin with Brian J. Showers. When I moved to Dublin in 2000, I immediately set about familiarising myself with the literary heritage of my new home. Of course having a lifelong interest in ghost stories and things that go bump in the night—which, by the way, shows […]READ MORE
Dublin 2019 Expands: Announcing Dublin 2019’s New Creative Hub
It is with excitement that I write to share that Dublin 2019–An Irish Worldcon is expanding. We have watched as membership increases beyond our expectations, and have been working for some time now on how to ensure we can welcome and accommodate everyone. We also want to ensure that any expansion works to improve the […]READ MORE
Touring Tuesdays: Bunratty Castle with Paul Anthony Shortt
The crackle of the grand fireplace, the slosh of wine pouring into a goblet, the glow of candles, the smell of fresh food wafting around the stone hall. The Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet is one of the most immersive experiences you could ask for. Hi everyone, I’m Paul Anthony Shortt, fantasy author and YouTuber. For […]READ MORE
Progress Report 2 is out!
Dublin 2019’s Progress Report #2 is out and wow it is full of great information! You can learn about what is going on with our Programme, learn about all the activities going on in the Exhibits Hall (and how to participate in them) and initial childcare information. Hotel booking information also included, along with information […]READ MORE
Afua Richardson joins the featured artists at Dublin 2019
We have completed our line-up of featured artists, and we couldn’t be more excited! Afua Richardson will join the previously announced Jim Fitzpatrick and Maeve Clancy next August at Dublin 2019. The work of all three will be highlighted in our Art Show, and the artists themselves will appear in the convention programme over the weekend.READ MORE
Would Paneling – Programme Surveys Have Been Sent!
Fáilte, a cháirde! It’s that time again! The time that people who would like to be on paneling look forward to the most. It’s the Great Worldcon 2019 Mailing! If you have submitted a Programme Participant Query form, you should have received a survey by now. Everyone who wants one will receive a survey. Although […]READ MORE