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Inish Spraoi

September 11, 2014 - September 14, 2014

“The Irish Games Community welcomes you to come, chill and hang out on an Island. Switch off your computer and think and talk about games differently for a while. Stress-less activities, open sessions and a rad setting, for a small and cosy weekend of rediscovery. Also, tea.”

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/507913632648318

Website: http://www.inisspraoi.org

Potential events include:

– “Race for the Ferry”, Thursday

Try to make it to the Ferry on time, 6.45pm, to make it to the island. This is important!

– Improvisation Workshop

Introductory workshop covering the basics of improvisation including teamwork, being in the moment, spontaneity, storytelling etc. Aimed at complete beginners.

– Bike Geotagging

 Rent some bikes and find the Island’s geocaches.

– Yoga & Meditation

A one hour yoga session in the morning. Outdoors if possible, light stretching, movement and meditation. Will also contain a few occult oddments to keep you on your toes. Beginners welcome.

– Friday afternoon tea, movie and boardgames.

Including “The Ickle Inish Netrunner tournament “

– “The Late Late Show”

Evening of BBQ, and story telling after the 9pm watershed.

 – Found material jam

Go to the east beach or elsewhere and comb for new materials for an unplugged jam later in the day.

 – “Inish talk”

A 2 hour unconference under the sun. Anyone can submit to talk or listen.

 – Photo Thunderdome

Everyone takes photos all weekend but you may only enter one photo into THE THUNDERDOME. Winner gets a round of high fives from everybody. Many photos enter one photo leaves!

 – Close of the festival

Including a post-dinner session of folk and physical games, and even some late night games such as Weeping Angels.

Details

Venue

  • Inishbofin Island
  • Connacht Ireland

Organizer

  • John O’ Kane

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