Blog & Events — Board & Brewed
Notes from the floor: upcoming events, new arrivals on the shelf, PSA grading updates, recommended games of the month, and the occasional dispatch from a 14-hour session of Twilight Imperium.
ACE grading vs PSA vs CGC: which to use in Ireland
ACE grading, PSA and CGC compared for Ireland: what each costs, where the cards go, how strict they are, and what a 10 from each is worth when you sell. We send…
Pokémon card value: how to check what your cards are worth
How to check what your Pokémon cards are worth in euro, using the Cardmarket prices Irish shops and buyers use, and what condition and bulk do to the number. "H…
Where to sell Pokémon cards in Ireland, compared
Every way to sell Pokémon cards in Ireland, what each one costs you in fees and time, and how to get the most for a collection. Written by the people who buy th…
Things to do in Dún Laoghaire on a rainy day
Nine things to do in Dún Laoghaire when it is raining, from the people who run the board game café on York Road. Hours and prices checked in October 2026. Dún L…
The Glendalough Gaming Retreat: A Full Weekend of Tabletop Gaming in One of Ireland's Most Stunning Locations
September 18–20, 2026 · Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, Ireland What if you could take everything you love about a great game night — the laughs, the tension, the "ju…
This Thursday: Vinyl Tasting at Volume 13.5% – Limited Tickets Left!
🍷🎶 This Thursday: Vinyl Tasting at Volume 13.5% – Limited Tickets Left 🎶🍷 Great wine deserves a great soundtrack. Join us this Thursday at 7:30 PM in Volume…
“Vinyl Tasting” at Volume 13.5% – Limited Tickets Available!
🎶🍷 “Vinyl Tasting” at Volume 13.5% – Limited Tickets Available 🍷🎶 Step into Volume 13.5%, the brandnew wine bar inside Board & Brewed, for a night of except…
School’s Out! Time for Some Real Learning—Like How to Beat Mum at Uno
School’s Out Time for Some Real Learning—Like How to Beat Mum at Uno The kids are off school this week, and if you’ve already heard “I’m bored” more times than …
Become a Games Master at Board And Brewed!
🎲 Become a Games Master at Board And Brewed 🎲 Love board games? Love teaching others? Now’s your chance to share your passion AND earn rewards We’re launching…