Trinity sci fi weekend

TRINCON 2, organised by TCD Science Fiction Society, opens on Friday at 7.30 p.m

TRINCON 2, organised by TCD Science Fiction Society, opens on Friday at 7.30 p.m. in the Graduates Memorial Building with a discussion on "The Death of SF" with Iain Banks, John Jarrold, Paul J. McAuley and David Wingrove.

Saturday's sessions open with "Pre Millennial Tension." Pat Cadigan, John Jarrold, Nicholas Royle and Jack Womack participate. Questions to be answered include "Where have all the Elves gone?" and "Star Trek or Babylon 5; which is worse?"

Sunday's topics range from vampires to hobbits, and there will be readings, screenings and book launches over the weekend. Registration begins at 4.30 p.m. on Friday at the Royal Dublin Hotel, O'Connell St. Information from 01 6082351.