We are delighted to welcome you back to the Emerald Isle for the second time this year, and the 8th edition of Countdown in Dublin. What a great excuse for a holiday to see what Ireland has to offer, along with a spot of Countdown of course.

Date: 4th October 2025

Venue: Urban Junction, Blackrock

Admission: €15 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.

Payment: Entry fee for the day will be €15 payable via Revolut to @edwardheu1 or via PayPal to www.PayPal.me/edwardbyrne95. Please remember to select the ‘Friends and Family’ option. If you don’t have PayPal, please contact us at hello@focalcountdown.com to arrange alternate payment options.

Public transport: For those day tripping there is a very reliable air coach service which goes from Dublin Airport to outside Blackrock Shopping centre, a 5 minute walk from the venue. Easy drop off and pick up. Blackrock is well served by the 4 and 7 buses which you can get from O’Connel St/ Nassau St.

Blackrock is also well served by the DART with the station only 5 mins walk from the venue.

Any questions?

Feel free to get in touch with us at hello@focalcountdown.com

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