Itzacon Eire, more popularly known as Itzacon (though not to be confused with Itzacon

Itzacon

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 ) is the premier gaming convention

Gaming convention

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 run by the Fantasy and Science Fiction Society (Fansci) of NUI Galway, Ireland

Ireland

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History

Itzacon Eire was founded in 2005 by Anita Murray, then Auditor of the Society. As of 2011 it has been run for seven years successfully and looks to continue in that vein.

In 2007 it established the National Game Writers Award. This award is for Role-playing game

Role-playing game

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 scenario writers who have shown a continued dedication to the Irish convention scene and have produced a scenario of noted quality for Itzacon Eire.

Convention Directors

Con Director	Itzacon	Year
Anita Murray	Itzacon I	2005
Brian Dolan	Itzacon II	2006
Charles Dunne	Itzacon III	2007
Mike Brennan	Itzacon IV	2008
Ciaran O'Brien	Itzacon V	2009
Jason Martin	Itzacon VI	2010
Ronan Comaskey	Itzacon VII	2011
Fergal Mac Carthaigh	Itzacon VIII	2012

National Game Writer Award Winners

Award Winner	Itzacon	Year
Paddy Delaney	Itzacon III	2007
Cat Tobin	Itzacon IV	2008
Sandra Duggan	Itzacon V	2009
Padraic Barrett	Itzacon VI	2010
Gar Hanrahan	Itzacon VII	2011