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Studies have shown that Dungeons & Dragons supports mental health by encouraging social connection, creativity, and self-expression
Over 40 children and teens attended Longford Dungeons and Dragons inaugural Halloween expo as part of the Dead of Night Festival.
Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative storytelling game where players create heroes and embark on epic adventures.
Together, they explore worlds, face challenges, fight monsters and shape the outcome through imagination and rolling the dice.
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Recent studies have shown that Dungeons & Dragons supports mental health by encouraging social connection, creativity, and self-expression in a safe, cooperative environment.
Through roleplay and problem-solving, players build confidence, empathy, and communication skills while reducing stress and improving emotional well-being.
Formed in early 2024, Longford Roleplaying/Dungeons & Dragons has grown exponentially and now sees dozens meet monthly for a range of games and activities.
The group hosted a free creative expo in Longford Library on October 27 as part of the popular Dead of Night Festival.
Kids and teens created characters, painted them and took part in a series of special Samhain adventures written and developed by Longford D&D members.
With a focus on Irish folklore and mythology, the events brought players back to early medieval Ireland and the stories of Queen Maebh, the Salmon of Knowledge and a range of mythical Irish creatures including the shapeshifting Puca and the dreadful Dullahán, the headless horse man himself.
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The adventures were written by Stephen Brady and Tomás Skinner and focused on Oweynagat, 'The Cave of Cats' near Rathcroghan in Roscommon, the ancient gate to the underworld and the basis of Samhain and Halloween itself.
The group also worked with the popular Attic House Youth Hub to offer the adventure to teenagers, with close to a dozen players rescuing the Salmon of Knowledge at a special event on Wednesday, October 29.
The midlands based tabletop group is open to members of all ages from across the region, with regular open nights held monthly in Longford Town offering a range of different game types.
New players are always welcome and no experience is necessary. For more information, contact longfordttrpg@gmail.com
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