I watched “The Snowman and the Snowdog” for the first time this evening and it was rather excellent (and heartbreaking).

Everybody goin' X-M-A-S, X-M-A-S! Oh yeah, we're goin' X-M-A-S, X-M-A-S! Let me hear you goin' X-M-A-S, X-M-A-S! All night, we're goin' X-M-A-S, X-M-A-S!!1!

And the Baileys is open! Only took two pints and two cocktails, but we got there in the end.

Last night, I successfully won a game of Monopoly. This has not happened in a very long time. Between this milestone, and Kylie having a #1 UK single for the first time since 2003, I’m not sure how life can get any better right now.

I was joking at the time, but now…

Christmas isn’t Christmas until…

Hi all. I know a few of you have been wondering where I’ve been these past few hours. I had to take some time away and sit with the fact that Kylie Minogue has scored the UK Christmas #1. It’s these moments that truly matter. A Christmas miracle one might say.

Guess who’s finished work for Christmas.

Successfully wore @patrickkelleher.bsky.social down into getting a second dehumidifier. A Christmas miracle (he’s just thankful it’s not another Sonos speaker).

Prayer circle for Kylie to bag the UK Christmas #1 🕯️

Third time in a row that we’ve met up with pals who we didn’t expect to have Christmas presents for us, and then they did. Horrific.

I bet you weren’t expecting another festive playlist from yours truly, but ‘tis the season for giving 🎁 “Jingle Jazz" pairs perfectly with good company, good food (and drinks!), and the glow of wintertime ✨ Streaming now exclusively on Apple Music: music.apple.com/ie/playlist/...

On Thursday night, I attended our local queer book club. Tonight, we had our Pride Christmas dinner with 26 other wonderful people. Never did I think I would get the opportunity to be part of such a lovely group, and in Roscommon of all places! Just goes to show how important rural Pride is 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Howdy folks.

Seeing the icon who single-handedly stopped Bertie Ahern from running for President tonight: CMAT! I’ve tried seeing her 3 times now. First time, I got COVID. Second, CMAT was sick so it was cancelled. And third, my family dog died suddenly hours beforehand (miss you Dottie 💜). So 🤞 for tonight!

Always interesting to see those who use Spotify vs. the elite who use Apple Music.

After being on a good few trips this year despite having a house to finish renovating, it makes sense to take a break from travelling in 2026 and focus on getting things done! So with that in mind, we have booked a few nights away in London on January 1st … Wait a minute.

100 followers. How should I celebrate such a milestone? Maybe I’ll go to the pub 😌

Another rewatch of “Ugly Betty” complete. Oh boy, that ending 😭 The last two episodes of the series are so good and so incredibly moving. What a journey. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it (even season two - not as bad as I remember), and I’ll miss my evenings spent with Betty and co.

It's a little early, but I'm too excited to keep this under wraps any longer. Presenting the 2025 edition of "Winter Songs" ❄️ It's been refreshed and has some wonderful new additions. I hope you enjoy it! 🎄 🔴 Apple Music: music.apple.com/ie/playlist/... 🟢 Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/02S...

I have recently discovered the benefits of a hot water bottle. All it took was for me to buy and move into a house (built around 1900) which currently has a heating system that isn’t working properly.

This fleece is saving my life during this cold snap.

I heard Hera Björk‘s “Je Ne Sais Quoi” for the first time today. What a moment. On a related note: “Scared of Heights” was - and continues to be - robbed.

Just watched “A Diva’s Christmas Carol” and life will never be the same.

And that’s another rewatch of “Looking” completed. As naff as it sounds, having been to San Francisco earlier this year, the show was more enjoyable this time around. It deserved so much more, but what we got was brilliant television.

Have spent my day researching dehumidifiers. Depressing, or empowering!?

“XMAS” is easily song of the year. Maybe song of the decade???

Started “The West Wing” tonight which seems like something someone in their thirties would do.

Sat in the pub earlier doing some work on this year’s edition of “Winter Songs” - frightening stuff.

I thought the lighting was good here (I know I’m drunk BUT).

The country may have lost out on Maria’s Steen‘s hot gay husband (with his slutty little glasses) being in the Áras, but we have thankfully gained another President of Ireland that will do us proud. I’ll miss Michael D. Higgins representing us, but I’m delighted for Catherine Connolly.

Venice is very pretty. But it’s the €1.30 glasses of wine that really sparkle.

I’m glad to report that I am now off work for two weeks and I am drinking some Kylie rosé. Thank Christ.

It feels like a good time to tell everyone to go and watch “Better Things” because 1. Celia Imrie is so good in it, and 2. It’s such an underrated gem of a TV show - honestly, what a series.

My sister is about to give birth to her third child. I‘ve asked the other two what they think the new baby should be called. The oldest (who’s 4) responded with “Slug.” The youngest (who’s about to turn 3) agreed. I also heard “Worm” as a suggestion.

I’ve had one (1) pint and one (1) cocktail and I am feeling *it*. Now having a glass of red wine because of course 🫨

Spent last weekend in Dublin for “Macbeth” followed by The GALAS where we (Roscommon Pride) won Event of the Year for 2024 - still on a high 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Back to Dublin on Wednesday for JADE (one of the best, most fun gigs I’ve been to!). Now we’re in Tramore for a few days before Venice next Sunday. Madness.

On this dark and grey evening, it’s nice to remember better times (living my best life).

A very warm Bluesky welcome to Broadway's dearest and most luminous light. In her own time a legend, a myth. Ladies and Gentlemen, Miss @loulouboncheese.bsky.social (she won’t get this reference)!

The Popjustice Forum has been down since last night and I honestly don’t know what to do with myself.

Drinking on a weeknight (but I’m abroad so it’s okay).

Popped out to the Museum of Modern Art after work as it was open until 8pm (only €5). Then had a lovely dinner along with some negronis and shots that cost €56 (although two shots were free as they were mistakenly poured - we didn’t say no). Warsaw continues to be an absolute gem of a city 🇵🇱

Absolutely delighted for Jeff Hiller and Hannah Einbinder - both hugely deserving winners. I hope Jeff’s win gets more people watching the incredible “Somebody Somewhere” (there’s only 21 episodes, you have no excuse!). And fair play to Hannah on her speech, a great use of her platform 🇵🇸

In a somewhat random turn of events, we are in Warsaw for the week. Will still be working, but exploring (i.e. Eating and drinking) in the evening. Spent today visiting some museums and exploring (see previous). It’s a beautiful city and one I would never have expected to visit. Glad to be here!

RTÉ producing legitimately entertaining television with “The Traitors” and now announcing they’ll withdraw from Eurovision if Israel are still allowed to participate!? Amazing.

Some of you have not broken the tension yet, please do so now: music.apple.com/ie/album/ten...

Getting me through the week: music.apple.com/ie/album/mor...

I’ve had a sensible (?) five pints tonight and I haven’t paid for a single one. Happy Roscommon Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Important: music.apple.com/ie/album/hap...

Just over three months since we got the keys, we’re finally living in our house (mostly because our bed didn’t arrive until a few days ago) - mad stuff. Still lots to be done, but we have all the essentials. It’s very nice to actually have our own space again.