Countdown in Dublin 10th October 2026

[Edward Byrne]

Here at FOCAL we obviously love the number 9 – so we’re happy to announce the 9th edition of FOCAL Countdown in Dublin. If you couldn’t make our previous Irish outing in Monasteraden, here’s another chance to see what Ireland has to offer!

Date: 10th October 2026

Venue: Urban Junction, Blackrock

Admission: €20 payable via Revolut to @edwardheu1 or via PayPal to www.PayPal.me/edwardbyrne95

Hosted by: Edward Byrne

Doors open: 10.30

Games to be played: Eight 9 round games in Bristol Style

Refreshments: Some kind of lunch will be provided, tea/coffee available all day, plenty of shops nearby

Finishes by: 5pm

Wheelchair accessible?: No

Parking onsite?:  Limited on street parking. Best Value is at Blackrock Dart Station at a cost of €6 for the day.

Format: The format will be Bristol Style Classroom format with all rounds on screen. eight 9 round games will be played, with the top 2 facing off in a 14 round final.

Rough timetable for the day

Doors open: 10.30

Welcome/Round 1 Draw: 11.00

Games Start: 11.10

Lunch: 1.30

Games Resume: 2.15

Final: 4.30

Prizegiving: 5pm

Post-event group meal plans: After the event we will likely book tables for the Blackrock, a bar/restaurant across the road and have food and drinks. Let me know if you’re in.

Sign Ups (25)

1. Chris Marshall
2. MSR
3. Mike Springett
4. Alan O'Sullivan
5. Brendan Duke
6. Ed McCullagh
7. Eoin Jackson
8. Owen Carroll
9. Mark Murray
10. Heather Styles
11. Rose Boyle
12. Thomas Carey
13. Dan Byrom
14. Matt O'Connor
15. Ian Kinsella
16. Gordon Lesselles
17. Kate Scranage
18. Gerry Tynan
19. Roshin Sen
20. Samik Sen
21. Gayle Berry
22. Sam Stock
23. Denise L'Estrange
24. Jeremy Leonard
25. Sean De Loughry