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.
Payment: Entry fee for the day will be €20 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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