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Aidan Fitzmaurice

@fancyvegaspro.bsky.social

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I write comedy and kid's stuff & also do Comedy & STEAM workshops with people of all ages. Galaxy Fest, Storytime Takeover, Callans Kicks, The Skewer, News Quiz, Now Show, Let's Find Out & more Current recipient of Arts Council Ireland YPCE Bursary

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 22d

You can listen to all episodes of Galaxy Fest now at RTE Jr or wherever you get your podcasts

10 episodes of outer space hi-jinks with the crew of the Spectacular Irish Space Station and their trusty robot Bellhop.

It's time to let your imagination go supernova!

www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...

Galaxy Fest - RTÉ Podcasts

Join the young crew of the Spectacular Irish Space Station (SISS) as they blast off on incredible interstellar adventures, exploring exciting new planets in never before seen galaxies. It's time to ig...

www.rte.ie

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 2m

You're not allowed to forget that one, it's part of what makes us

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 4m

Micheal Martin pointing at a hole in the roof in Israel

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 5m

You don't need additional context on this one. Just trust me, it works, Prime Day will be ended as a concept

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 6m

Offering an olive branch to our American social media colleagues, in the form of this little slice of knowledge:

If you're disgusted by a brand claiming a day as their own & getting away with, simply encourage 2 men to strip off & strum each other's penis like a guitar in the middle of the street.

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 21m

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 1h

My choice would be The Rip by Portishead

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1h

Rolling Stone crowns Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On" as the #1 GREATEST SONG OF THE 21ST CENTURY SO FAR 👑

"It was a nonstop freak manifesto that made the musical future sound limitless."

Ranked list: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 2h

Hearing rumours that the tenant is now refusing to accept the €3300 from Jim Gavin, and instead insisting on getting at least 3 of his All-Ireland medals

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 2h

If it isn't MacPhisto himself

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 3h

By the third keepie uppie I was thinking "well that's the election wrapped up"

Unless Heather finds a way to make fox hunting relatable

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 3h

I have a fairly busy workload at the minute, but I'm able to manage it all at a reasonable pace. It really highlights the insanity of my workload over the last 2 years, desperately taking on everything that came my way in the hopes of getting a mortgage.

It shouldn't be this hard!

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 3h

This is one where, like the second Spinal Tap move (which I'm yet to see), where I'll settle for it being somewhat mediocre, as long as it's a nice enjoyable time spent hanging out with some characters I love

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 4h

Started another run of "Intro to Making" workshops in Richmond Barracks last night. The work being done there is incredible. A really diverse programme of workshops on the go at all times, and they are always booked out and well attended. Great work all round. Look at all these classes!

A selection of workshops available for booking at Richmond Barracks in Inchicore

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 4h

The ultimate power move at this time of year is to eat a lit firework that some young lads throw at you. Once they see you eat a lit banger they leave you alone forever.

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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 7h

More Irish activists have now been taken by the IDF from international waters including author Naoise Dolan, TD Barry Heneghan and psychiatrist Veronica O’Keane.

They are part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 5h

Correction: he'll be with a SMOKING HOT 27 year old

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 5h

I'm afraid it's not what I would do, I would be straight on the phone to the waterslide installation people

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 5h

That new Lotto ad that shows the couple quietly winning the jackpot is very effective. Can't believe it took them so long to try something other than "what if the lotto winner bought a big waterslide?!"

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 17h

Shit, 8 opinion articles worth in this headline alone

The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 18h

Maria Steen calls for presidential election to be cancelled over Jim Gavin’s departure

Conservative campaigner missed out on required signatures to make the ballot

www.irishtimes.com

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 17h

Top top top joke

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 17h

*me sadly shaking my head at the tragic outcome*

"and all because the lady loved Milk Tray"

Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 17h

Hey everybody, Sue asked me to pass on this message:

"Please help I'm tiny and trapped inside a box of chocolates now does anybody know how to reverse this hex"

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 17h

You've just reminded me I bought tickets for Stereolab in Dublin. I completely forgot I'd done that. This is like getting the same good news twice

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John Moynes @johnmoynes.bsky.social · 18h

Hearing reports of Jim Gavin canvassers in the Wicklow mountains who are refusing to surrender.

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 1d

Jim Gavin meeting foreign dignitaries in the Áras

"I'm not even supposed to be here today" from Clerks

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 1d

Cursing my luck as I throw my wacky "Man who doesn't want to be President gets elected President" sitcom script in the bin

The Journal @thejournal.ie · 1d

The counting of votes will proceed as normal, the returning officer said, “in line with the rules for the counting of votes as set out in the 1993 Act”.

http://jrnl.ie/6837130

Jim Gavin will be on the ballot and votes will be counted as normal, returning officer confirms

Gavin made the shock announcement late on Sunday night to withdraw from the presidential election.

jrnl.ie

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Aidan Fitzmaurice @fancyvegaspro.bsky.social · 1d

An amazing detail. And kinda makes the Indo look like cops in America saying "WE GOT HIM" after someone phones in a tip saying "he's my son and I'm turning him in"

Daithi @daithig.bsky.social · 1d

From the Phoenix - x.com/ThePhoenixMa...

There was much detail in the Indo about the investigative efforts the paper made in uncovering Gavin’s behaviour. What the newspaper and its editorial staff did not say is that the scoop was handed on a plate to them by Gavin’s tenant who happens to be a fellow colleague in Mediahuis, owner of the Indo and various titles, including the Sunday World. That former tenant is the deputy editor of the World, Niall Donald.

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