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michaelvant.bsky.social
@michaelvant.bsky.social
Born in the Netherlands (1968). Masters in Economics (Tilburg University). Moved to Dublin, Ireland (1996), married Jillian (1997). Work: Payments Strategist for a payments company. Interests: politics, (local) history, travel, gardening, reading.
At a meeting of the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland listening to a debate about the digital €
June 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Just back from a wonderful visit to New York. We visited the Tenement Museum, went to the Hamilton broadway show, J.P. Morgan Library (picture), Central Park, Neue Gallerie, Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo and SoHo. What a great city.
April 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In Ireland no party has a majority - so after the election some parties come together and agree a program for government - a compromise between what the individual parties wanted - this evening the members of my party are gathering to discuss it before it is approved
January 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It was unusually cold in Ireland, with lots of black ice. We parked our car on the driveway of a family member - only for it to slide down by itself and get wedged between the entrance pillars 😩 It took a creative tow truck driver to dislodge it!
January 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Happy new year from Dublin
January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Happy Christmas
December 25, 2024 at 10:15 AM
I (grudgingly) agree. The do immense damage to my garden, but they are beautiful
December 19, 2024 at 10:18 PM