The Point Village Comic Festival was one event that occurred in the Irish Comics Calendar this year...but there are lots throughout the year!
2010 Comic Events and Cons
11TH SEPTEMBER - CHILLI FEST! BELFAST
Further updates: http://theblackpanel.blogspot.com
8TH & 9TH OCTOBER - 24HR COMICS DAY
Brilliant and challenging day where you attempt to draw 24pages of a comic (or whatever you can manage!) within 24hrs. Always a good event.
Further updates:http://www.irish24hourcomics.com/
17TH & 18TH OCTOBER - OCTOCON
2 day event focused on Science Fiction in all aspects of creating - will feature Guest writers and artists on the day as well as panels and workshops!
Further updates: http://www.octocon.com
DATE TBC - INDEPENDENTS DAY
Held in the Co-op Market, this is a great event to find out the local underground talent that quietly work hard creating indie comics, zines and creations.
4TH & 5TH DECEMBER - DUBLIN CITY COMIC CON
Big event with a host of features for the weekend! The main feature will be a host of comic artists signing and displaying their work.
Further updates: http://dublincomicconvention.blogspot.com/
