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For The Love of Board Games

The 13th of April celebrates Scrabble Day. Alfred Mosher Butts, the man who invented Scrabble, was born 93 years ago. Since Covid the rise in popularity of all board games has been significant. Kieran was joined by 2011 All Ireland Scrabble Champion Fergal Weatherhead, Cathy Maguire from Board Games Ireland and Ruth Roberts owner of Coggs game shop in Stephens Green Shopping Centre to dicuss...

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17.10 13 Apr 2023


For The Love of Board Games


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17.10 13 Apr 2023


The 13th of April celebrates Scrabble Day. Alfred Mosher Butts, the man who invented Scrabble, was born 93 years ago. Since Covid the rise in popularity of all board games has been significant.

Kieran was joined by 2011 All Ireland Scrabble Champion Fergal Weatherhead, Cathy Maguire from Bray Board Gaming Club and Ruth Roberts owner of Coggs game shop in Stephens Green Shopping Centre to discuss...


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