Warhammer 40k in Donegal?

clanpiper

Hi Guys, I'm more or less new to the Warhammer gaming experience. I had a friend in Glasgow who was big into it, moreso fantasy than 40k. He would show me his armies and gaming boards which got me interested. I browsed the shelves of a few GW shops but didnt make any meaningful purchases.
After I moved to Ireland my interest subsided due to work etc. but I now have rekindled this interest and would like once again to protect our Galaxies from marauding forces of darkness.

Anyways, does anyone know of any clubs in the NorthWest Donegal Area e.g. Letterkenny or west of Letterkenny?

Maybe I'm being paranoid but would members mind about a 40 something adult male turning up looking for beginners advice?

Has anyone come across people of over a specific age not being made welcome?

I haven't been to any Warhammer clubs before so please forgive my ignorance.

Thanks Guys

quozl

clanpiper wrote: »

Maybe I'm being paranoid but would members mind about a 40 something adult male turning up looking for beginners advice?

Has anyone come across people of over a specific age not being made welcome?

I can't help with recommending clubs unfortunately, as I'm in Dublin, but I wouldn't worry about the age thing. Assuming you don't try to join a club specifically aimed at school children!

My club, the Dublin Games Guild has people from about 18 up to 50 odd - I'm 33. Most clubs have people of at least 30+, many have people a good bit older than you. Some clubs are split into a junior and senior section (ie, 16 or 18+). I can't tell you what there is in Donegal, but I'd swear I've heard mention of Letterkenny wargaming, so hopefully someone will come along and help on that.

themurphyfella

A good option is to have a look for events in the area.
The only club I know in that general area would be the northernwasters.

I dug up some club info from w-ired

http://w-ired.org/blog/clubs/northern-wasters/

clanpiper

Many thanks for responding guys.
Reassuring about the age issue although it now seems its not an issue.
Thanks Quozl.

Thanks for the club info themurphyfella. will have a look.:)

themurphyfella

You should probably have a look at this as well
http://www.arkhamgamingcentre.com/

clanpiper

themurphyfella wrote: »

You should probably have a look at this as well
http://www.arkhamgamingcentre.com/

Nice one. Thanks.
A little travelling involved to get there. I'm on the far west coast and unfortunately Larnes on the far east coast. I've just found out there is a place in Letterkenny selling Warhammer stock, they should know if theres anything happening locally.
All the same it will be worthwhile comparing prices between Arkham and the place in Letterkenny.
Again, thanks themurphyfella

GeneticDeviant

clanpiper wrote: »

Hi Guys, I'm more or less new to the Warhammer gaming experience. I had a friend in Glasgow who was big into it, moreso fantasy than 40k. He would show me his armies and gaming boards which got me interested. I browsed the shelves of a few GW shops but didnt make any meaningful purchases.
After I moved to Ireland my interest subsided due to work etc. but I now have rekindled this interest and would like once again to protect our Galaxies from marauding forces of darkness.

Anyways, does anyone know of any clubs in the NorthWest Donegal Area e.g. Letterkenny or west of Letterkenny?

Maybe I'm being paranoid but would members mind about a 40 something adult male turning up looking for beginners advice?

Has anyone come across people of over a specific age not being made welcome?

I haven't been to any Warhammer clubs before so please forgive my ignorance.

Thanks Guys

Pm sent , I am part of a group of players in letterkenny , and derry.

If for some reason u.didn't get my private message then pm me back .

Warmaster

clanpiper wrote: »

Hi Guys, I'm more or less new to the Warhammer gaming experience. I had a friend in Glasgow who was big into it, moreso fantasy than 40k. He would show me his armies and gaming boards which got me interested. I browsed the shelves of a few GW shops but didnt make any meaningful purchases.
After I moved to Ireland my interest subsided due to work etc. but I now have rekindled this interest and would like once again to protect our Galaxies from marauding forces of darkness.

Anyways, does anyone know of any clubs in the NorthWest Donegal Area e.g. Letterkenny or west of Letterkenny?

Maybe I'm being paranoid but would members mind about a 40 something adult male turning up looking for beginners advice?

Has anyone come across people of over a specific age not being made welcome?

I haven't been to any Warhammer clubs before so please forgive my ignorance.

Thanks Guys

Yes lad! Buncrana man myself, there's a club in Magee that's quite small but familiar enough with the game and the Irish Wargaming scene that it might be worth contacting them, darraghmagee@hotmail.com is your man.

All the best,
Joe

GeneticDeviant

I know Darragh there at Magee very well and am a part of this gaming group too.

clanpiper

Thanks for that Joe, I was talking to Terry he filled me in bout that.
Terry I'll give you a call mate. Just back from Dub late last nite. Still tryin to get over the landing. Haha.
Speak soon
Cheers, John

g00dd0ct0r

Hey guys i was wondering if u could pass me the info for this club to as i am looking to get into a bit of 40k action,
Been looking for a club for a while,

Frogdog

g00dd0ct0r wrote: »

Hey guys i was wondering if u could pass me the info for this club to as i am looking to get into a bit of 40k action,
Been looking for a club for a while,

Your best bet is probably PMing these guys. Also, Warmaster is from Donegal, give him a shout.

GRAHAMR32

Hi, Quozl, did you have any luck about the warhammer games?
I'm 36, not played for about 10 years but would love a game. Used to play warhammer, warhammer40k and bloodbowl, and rpg's like Cyberpunk 2020 and D&D etc.
I live in Derry now and haven't found anyone interested in gaming since my university days.
Like you , i was wary going to new place due to age. Have u been in any contact with any groups local , ie letterkenny or derry?

quozl

GRAHAMR32 wrote: »

Hi, Quozl, did you have any luck about the warhammer games?

I think you mean clanpiper, GRAHAMR32.

I'm an oldie too, but I'm a regular wargamer. In Dublin though.

GRAHAMR32

Apologies QUOZL .
If anyone is playing 40K or bloodbowl in or around the Maiden city in new year let me know , i'd dust of my space marines or undead bloodbowl marauders ..

Frogdog

GRAHAMR32 wrote: »

Apologies QUOZL .
If anyone is playing 40K or bloodbowl in or around the Maiden city in new year let me know , i'd dust of my space marines or undead bloodbowl marauders ..

I think there's a Bloodbowl Ireland page on Facebook, or something similar to that name anyway, where people organise games etc with each other. Might be worth having a look at it.

tungaroa

Hi there,
I'm coming out from Australia for Christmas 2012 and will be staying in Bundoran. I'm bringing my Night Lords along to make the holy pilgrimage to Warhammer World in Jan. Does anyone know if there is a gaming scene in Bundoran or Ballyshannon that would welcome a foreigner?

Cheers,
Adrian

GeneticDeviant

we are running a wargaming club in Derry , that runs most Saturdays 10am until 6pm . We play all manner of different game systems inc 40k, WHFB, LOTR, Flames Of War and many many others.

We have Bloodbowl available also

We are always welcoming to new players