The family and friends of Zak Moran have been in touch with us again.  They are organising another fund raiser for Zak on October in Navan at O'Mahoneys GAA Club.  They would be delighted if we could make it along again.  It starts at 10am and finishes at 3pm but they don't expect us to be putting in 5 hours.  Zak is getting chemo at the moment and seems to be responding well.  He might be able to attend the event himself depending how well he feels on the day.
EVENT - Zak Rocks Fund Raiser -  Football Blitz and Fun Day
LOCATION - O'Mahoneys GAA Club
DATE -Saturday October 30th
TIME - 10am to 3pm
POC - Blaithin Carroll
COSTUMES - 501st, Rebel Legion, GA, Reel Icons
STAFF DEALING WITH EVENT - Dave
Trooping
Jamie - Kylo Ren and Spidie
George - Imperial Officer or First Order Officer  (pending lift)

Galway City Library have reached out to us about their forthcoming comic con.  It will be held in Ballinasloe on Saturday November 6th.  A lot of the con is going to be online due to covid restrictions. But they are looking for the 501st to join the Ballinasloe Town Band for music and photo opportunities with the kids.
They will be making a donation to a local children's charity and to a charity of our choice.  Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided and there is no problem with parking.  They have a large room for us to get changed and there will be another room to lock up valuables
EVENT - Ballinasloe Comic Con
LOCATION - Ballinasloe Public Library
DATE -Saturday November 6th
TIME - Ready to troop at 230pm - Finish at 4pm
POC - Dave B
COSTUMES - 501st, Rebel Legion, GA, Reel Icons
STAFF DEALING WITH EVENT - Dave
 
Trooping:
Aidan -TBA
Jamie - Kylo Ren
Madde - Boussh
Matt - TBA
Dan - Del Meeko
Christy - Vader
Daisy - Agent Hill
Amy - Iden Versio and Darth Nihilus
Lisa - Tie Pilot
Dan - FOTK
 

OK guys.  We have done this troop a number of times over the past few years and it has always been a great event.  Dolores has advised that they will be making a donation to charity on our behalf as usual.  There will be a secure place to get changed.  She will provide refreshments.  And once she has the numbers she will arrange parking.  We normally attend this event just for the one day but Dolores has said if we wanted to do two days she would be delighted to have us there.  
Here is what the event is all about
What Happens at the Dublin International Tattoo Convention
We bring together people who share an interest in tattoos and piercing. You will have the opportunity to meet and hang out with thousands of other people interested in tattoos! The tattoo culture itself is amazing and full of open-minded people. Great opportunity to get out and actually meet people. Also a chance to network and exchange information on the latest techniques and trends.
There are, booths with products and services, competitions and contests, giveaways, art exhibitions and workshops related to tattoo industry issues. There’s food, drink and entertainment. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details.
And, yes, you can get tattooed and pierced at the convention. If anything, it is one of the best places because you have an opportunity to get tattooed by artists of note who might otherwise be out of reach due to geographical distance or availability. 
Even if you are not sure if you want a tattoo, going to the convention will help you become more comfortable with the process as you can watch tattoos being done and talk to the artists. You might even leave with your very first ink 🙂
 
EVENT -Dublin Tattoo Convention 
LOCATION - RDS Dublin 
DATE -Saturday November 20th & Sunday November 21st
TIME - Ready to troop at 1400 till 1700 (you can go later if you wish)
POC - Dave B
COSTUMES - 501st, Rebel Legion, Reel Icons
STAFF DEALING WITH EVENT - Dave
Trooping Saturday
Dave - Boba Fett
Matt - Dead Shot/Jawa/Robocop
Shane - Shadow/Palpatine
Gary - Jawa/Tie Pilot
Ken - Imperial Gunner
Andrea - Jawa/Jedi
Giorgia - Jawa
George - Cornelius
Alan - Tie Pilot
Lisa Tie Pilot
Jamie - Kylo/Spidey
Christy - Vader/Snowie
Amy - Nihilus and Iden
Andie - Crew
Keith - TK/Kylo
Alan - TK
Madde - Boushh
Dan - Del Meeko
Daisy - Agent Hill
Aidan - TBA
Rob - TK
Trooping Sunday
Matt - Dead Shot/Jawa/Robocop
Gary - Jawa/Tie Pilot
Lisa - Tie Pilot
Christy - Vader/Snowie
Amy - Nihilus and Iden
Keith - TK/Kylo
Madde - Boushh
Aidan - TBA
Dan - Del Meeko
Daisy - Agent Hill
Andie - Crew
 

This is one of my favourite troops.  We've done it three times prior to the pandemic and its always a great day.  We are always looked after really well at this event.  If you like cup cakes this is the event for you as the guys give away mountains of them and its all in aid of a good cause, Movember Ireland.  There is on street parking which is free on the Sunday and a room will be provided to us as usual to get changed.
EVENT -Emergency Service Open Day 
LOCATION - Phibsboro Fire Station 
DATE -Sunday November 21st
TIME - 11am - 3pm
POC - Jonny Forbes
COSTUMES - 501st, Rebel Legion, Reel Icons
STAFF DEALING WITH EVENT - Dave
Trooping 
Dave - Havoc Trooper
Shane - TK
Aidan - TBA
George - TBA
Andi - TBA
Andrea - TBA
Jamie - Kylo Ren