Grief, gaming and being your true self – Meet the Wexford store owner creating a community for unashamed nerdsA new retro gaming and collectibles shop has opened in Wexford, where lifelong fan Shane Hurley is building a vibrant community around nostalgia, gaming and all things nerd cultureSiobhan McMahon and Shane Hurley pictured during the launch of his Nerd-Up Collective shop in Eclectic Avenue on Friday evening. Photo: Jim CampbellPádraig Byrne Wexford People Yesterday at 12:00Growing up in Wexford town, Shane Hurley felt he was an ill fit for most pigeonholes into which teenagers find themselves placed. Passionate about comic books, collectibles and gaming, growing up in the early days of social media provided limited opportunity to engage with people of similar interests.

Source: Irish Independent March 17, 2026 02:01 UTC