Simon McGarr
@tupped.bsky.social
Solicitor, consultant, artist, writes TheGist.ie newsletter.
Visiting Lecturer. External Examiner in Data Protection law.
Visiting Lecturer. External Examiner in Data Protection law.
Last year I did a Middle Aged Man Gift Guide and Advice Thread on Mastodon.
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
Middle Aged Men are difficult to think of gifts for- it is why there are so many jokes about just getting them socks.
But even Middle Aged Men have gift dreams- even if they don’t know what they are themselves.
I'll help
November 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Tomorrow and Sunday it's the Richmond Barracks Christmas fair! It was lovely last year, all Irish made stuff, some really interesting vendors, outdoor musical performances and lovely hot drinks truck. Highly recommend dropping in.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Tomorrow and Sunday it's the Richmond Barracks Christmas fair! It was lovely last year, all Irish made stuff, some really interesting vendors, outdoor musical performances and lovely hot drinks truck. Highly recommend dropping in.
Reposted by Simon McGarr
Reposted by Simon McGarr
One could attend the "Kidz Filmz" series of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, not least because it features Glitch, which has a stellar cast!
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Proud daddy has seen his little girl plastered all over the news today!
Naomi, holding the dog, is played by herself.
Naomi, holding the dog, is played by herself.
This Saturday, a film festival in the Liberties is showcasing comedies by and for kids. “These films, short as they are, show a lot of imagination and talent,” writes Luke Maxwell.
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
One could attend the "Kidz Filmz" series of the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, not least because it features Glitch, which has a stellar cast!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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If you've recently opened sweet vermouth (it uses a lot) a Martinez is lovey.
45ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, barspoon maraschino liquor, 2 dash orange bitters. Stir and serve up
45ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, barspoon maraschino liquor, 2 dash orange bitters. Stir and serve up
November 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If you've recently opened sweet vermouth (it uses a lot) a Martinez is lovey.
45ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, barspoon maraschino liquor, 2 dash orange bitters. Stir and serve up
45ml gin, 45 ml sweet vermouth, barspoon maraschino liquor, 2 dash orange bitters. Stir and serve up
Reposted by Simon McGarr
I bought some block printing inks and am going to try mono printing some Xmas cards with images of the Baltimore beacon. Make Xmas cards!
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I bought some block printing inks and am going to try mono printing some Xmas cards with images of the Baltimore beacon. Make Xmas cards!
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The 2015 film, ‘Lady in the Van’, for Maggie Smith’s brilliant performance.
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lad...
The Lady in the Van - Wikipedia
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November 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The 2015 film, ‘Lady in the Van’, for Maggie Smith’s brilliant performance.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lad...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lad...
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On books, 2 An Post Nominees:
- The Secret Life of Leinster House by @gavreilly.com - reminds you that politicians are human & gives you some empathy towards them.
- The Lie of The Land by @thinkorswim.bsky.social - Lays out how much needs to be done & you go back to being mad at the politicians.
- The Secret Life of Leinster House by @gavreilly.com - reminds you that politicians are human & gives you some empathy towards them.
- The Lie of The Land by @thinkorswim.bsky.social - Lays out how much needs to be done & you go back to being mad at the politicians.
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
On books, 2 An Post Nominees:
- The Secret Life of Leinster House by @gavreilly.com - reminds you that politicians are human & gives you some empathy towards them.
- The Lie of The Land by @thinkorswim.bsky.social - Lays out how much needs to be done & you go back to being mad at the politicians.
- The Secret Life of Leinster House by @gavreilly.com - reminds you that politicians are human & gives you some empathy towards them.
- The Lie of The Land by @thinkorswim.bsky.social - Lays out how much needs to be done & you go back to being mad at the politicians.
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A visit to the Dublin Small Press Fair at Pearse St library! 📚
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A visit to the Dublin Small Press Fair at Pearse St library! 📚
The problem, apart from his disinterest, is the ongoing faff. Every now and then a new thing happens which requires the pihole settings to be tweaked. This is a v fussy requirement to leave on the putative paying customer.
November 28, 2025 at 7:25 AM
The problem, apart from his disinterest, is the ongoing faff. Every now and then a new thing happens which requires the pihole settings to be tweaked. This is a v fussy requirement to leave on the putative paying customer.