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Growing Up Geek – Essay

October 8, 2016 Declan Doody

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I wouldn’t say I grew up in the geekiest house. I didn’t grow up in a city either! I grew up in rural Ireland, in the west of Limerick. My parents and five brothers all had and have for the most part their own interests. So I’ve always wondered; how I ended up growing up […]

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Wrestlecon – Player Select September 2016

September 2, 2016 Declan Doody

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There’s no rest for the wicked! That also applies to wrestlers too! Over The Top Wrestling are kicking off a brand new convention; Wrestlecon. That’s all in between a myriad of events and shows with the team have scheduled with trips to Galway, Limerick and Wexford all in the mix too! Wrestlecon 2016 will feature […]

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JordeeKai – Player Select September 2016

September 2, 2016 Declan Doody

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JordeeKai is an Irish cosplayer, vlogger and gamer known for her infectious enthusiasm, creativity and her sense of humour. Her time and experience on the Irish convention and cosplay scene has earned her the experience and knowledge to hone her craft. With an active following across social media, JordeeKai has garnered a strong following at […]

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The Positivity Pack Packs A Happy Punch

July 30, 2016 Declan Doody

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If you’re anything like myself then you’ll spend a ridiculous amount of your time plugged into the internet. You’re either browsing in work, on the commute home or bundled up in front of the TV with your laptop! It’s hard to pull away! We’re living in a constant stream of information! Unfortunately it’s not always […]

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Comics/Books

Cops Hunting Snotty Girls – Comicphiles

July 22, 2016 NickF

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Looking for new comics to read? We’re here to help! For this week’s Comicphiles I decided to go with another scattershot approach. Judging only by the covers, I picked three comics I’d never heard of before at all. The feeling of picking up something totally unfamiliar and being sucked in – that was my goal. I […]

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Books

Team Ireland Heading For Frankfurt Quidditch World Cup

July 17, 2016 Niamh Ennis

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With only a week to go to the Quidditch World Cup in Frankfurt Germany, The Arcade is getting behind Team Ireland. The team, made up of twenty one players of Irish descent from both Ireland and the UK, has been drawn into pool 2 for the first round, joined by teams from Belgium, Australia and Slovakia. This is Ireland’s […]

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EwTube – Foil Arms & Hog

July 13, 2016 Kevin Coffey

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Three words that to the unknowing eye might seem like a whole lot of gibberish. But by the end of this article, they will be three words that bring you joy and laughter, for they are sketch comedy trio. Foil Arms & Hog hail from Dublin and have gotten quite big around the comedy scene, but […]

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Event

Haunted Landscapes – IFI – July 16 – 30th

July 12, 2016 Declan Doody

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Starting this Saturday, July 16th, Haunted Landscapes will take place in the IFI for a fortnight. Full details on the event can be found here; a must see for horror fans, modern and classics.

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Second Open Quidditch Training Hits Dublin This Sunday

June 25, 2016 Niamh Ennis

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Dublin Quidditch is relatively new but is going well so the time is ripe for new members to join. After the Arcade’s first article on this group was published there was some buzz from readers hoping to learn more and more importantly when the next session would be. The team founded primarily by two experienced […]

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Lounging In Limerick City – Geeks On Tour

June 24, 2016 Declan Doody

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We might be a tiny little island but Ireland and it’s geek community have plenty of secret places to visit. ‘Geeks On Tour’ is a our brand new series with the aim of sharing this knowledge! From our favourite shops to spend in, cafés to crash or attractions to visit – you’ll find all of […]

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