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Recovering SRE, repentant Dundalk FC podcaster

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marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
Mr. Health and Safety at work.
A modern, tiered apartment building under a cloudy sky. The structure features a blocky, geometric design with multiple levels stepping back like a pyramid. It has white or light-grey concrete facades contrasted by large glass windows, balconies, and enclosed glass penthouses on the upper levels.
October 5, 2026 at 12:56 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I just wandered into a coffee shop and they were blasting System Of A Down. Forget your lofi autumnal vibes, we're sipping flat whites while Serj Tankian screams at us about disorder.
October 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
The problem with Formula 1 is that the cars are so fragile. A bit of Ford Fiesta racing in these conditions would be mega.
October 4, 2026 at 7:33 AM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
Easily one of the worst #dundalk performances in recent memory. A team in full reverse.
October 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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dlakelan.mastodon.sdf.org.ap.brid.gy
Fediverse, the social media system for 40+ year old people who built the world wide web and regret it.
October 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
Jaysus. I hope he got paid overtime.
An article snippet from BBC News with the headline, "Ten-minute favour leads to 50 years behind the bar for Ely pub regular." On the right, a small rectangular thumbnail shows an older man with glasses and a mustache wearing a black shirt and a patterned red tie.
September 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
There's a fabulous sound of people running from the weather tonight. All good weather needs a sense of menace.
September 29, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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if Cruise wasn't in it, that Digger film would have died a quick, dignified death on Netflix. No flowers, family only. DOA. Not even Mr Movies can save it, hate to see the big man take such a public L.
September 29, 2026 at 6:26 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
On beauty
The image shows a text discussing the dangers of beauty and referencing the Iliad and its descriptions of battlefield deaths.
September 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I'm not watching, but I'd say the mood in Tel Aviv right now has all the energy of a Hillary Clinton victory party.
A close-up, medium shot captures a young man in the center of a dense crowd, looking upward with an expression of shock and distress. He holds his face with both hands, his fingers pressing into his temples and cheeks, with wide, tearful eyes. He wears a dark blazer over a grey shirt, a dark wristwatch, a blue wristband, and a lanyard featuring campaign graphics. Surrounding him are other individuals reflecting similar expressions of disbelief and somber concern. To his left, a woman with dark, curly hair and red lipstick looks upward with wide eyes. To his right, another woman covers her mouth with her hand in shock. The background is filled with a large crowd under bright, out-of-focus stadium or venue lights, creating a strong bokeh effect.
September 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
A tough day at the office, apparently. #catsofmastodon
A brown and grey tabby cat is sound asleep on a grey couch, curled up comfortably against a decorative patterned pillow. The cat is positioned with its back and thick, ringed tail facing the camera, while its head is tucked peacefully to the side, resting directly against the fabric.
September 27, 2026 at 6:29 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I'm announcing that I will not be making myself available to play for Ireland against Israel.
September 26, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Waking up in paradise (Dundalk). Good for the soul!
September 26, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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Why would anyone drive?
AI Overview A multi-lane road curves gently into the background under a cloudy sky. On the left side of the road, a long line of cars and white vans is parked parallel to a row of young, slender trees. Large white informational or directional signs stand among the trees. On the right side, a wide, paved pedestrian or bicycle path runs alongside the road, marked with a white bicycle icon and a forward-pointing arrow. A tall, modern street light pole stands near the path. In the far distance on the right, a construction crane and the skeleton of a building under development are visible against the horizon.
September 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
It's been a grim month for #dundalk FC, and much of the damage has been easy to see coming.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5FLYZBT6kb8BC86QxBBvwe?si=xGzBln2HTGKq-0fzuYkIZA
The Men Who Saved Football - Ep 221 Derry City 4 - 2 Dundalk, Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk, Dundalk 0 - 4 St Patricks Ath, Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne Reaction
The Men Who Saved Football · Episode
open.spotify.com
September 20, 2026 at 1:19 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I'm only just awake, and I'm already faced with one of the day's biggest existential questions. Does this cat want in or out?
September 20, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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Trip hazard #caturday
A grey tabby cat with distinct dark stripes lies resting horizontally across dark grey carpeted stairs. The cat is positioned in profile facing to the right, with its eyes closed, front paws extended, and its striped tail curled slightly upward against the wall on the left.
September 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Breakfast of champions
A man with light brown hair covering part of his face sits at a table, wearing a light pink hoodie with a small palm tree logo on the chest. In front of him, a gray cat with a cloudy, light blue right eye and a normal green left eye looks directly at the camera, peering over the edge of a patterned black and white bowl.
September 17, 2026 at 6:47 AM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I opened the fridge to a strong smell, and it looks like my kimchi has been working out.
A side-angle, eye-level shot shows an orange and yellow pouch of Kimchi sitting upright on a light-colored countertop.The package is mostly orange at the top, fading to a yellow bottom, with the word "KIMCHI" printed in bold black text above the Korean translation "김치". In the center is a stylized illustration of a person outlined in black, wearing a red shirt, holding a giant green napa cabbage leaf. The pouch contains 200g of product. The background is softly blurred, showing a dimly lit room with some personal items on the counter.
September 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I was supposed to go to Kurt Vile and The Violators this evening, but I've only just finished work, it's a 1h+ trip into town mostly on foot, and the weather is absolutely horrendous.

I'm going to stay home and listen to some tunes on the speaker instead. Sad, but ultimately sensible.
September 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Gizmo finding it tough today #caturday
A sleek, solid gray cat lies fully stretched out and fast asleep across a bed. The cat's short, uniform coat catches a soft patch of warm light from the side, highlighting its relaxed posture as it rests its head comfortably on its front paws.The bed is covered in a patterned quilt featuring teal, green, and white geometric shapes. The background is a simple, dark muted wall, keeping the focus entirely on the sleeping cat.
September 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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heidilifeldman.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
The Onion, bringing satire and reality very close together.
The ONION® Friday, September 11, 2026 POLITICS Trump Promises To Take $5,000 From Every American If Democrats Win Midterm
September 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
I'm enjoying watching the #dundalk game this evening on LOITV. It's the kind of experience you don't get elsewhere, like in the Premier League or Champions League. In particular, the pulsing green dot in the middle of the feed that I can't get rid of. It's very innovative.
September 11, 2026 at 7:16 PM
marmalade.mastodon.ie.ap.brid.gy
We wanted to cheer you up, so we sent you a dead guy.
An image displaying a news article headline from The Guardian, which reads: "Orthodox church sends medieval prince's remains to Russian troops in Ukraine." The accompanying photo shows a group of religious officials, including men in bright yellow and gold ceremonial vestments and women in black habits, carrying a large, ornate, gold-and-red chest or reliquary on wooden poles. A blue overlay with "The Guardian" logo sits on the right side of the photo.
September 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM