@Ireland Curator: DC Cahalane

Time to start thinking about an xmas tree I guess! So who's been ridiculously organised and already has their tree up?

Given all the people now employed in the Games industry in Ireland, is it acceptable yet to tell your mam that you play games for a living?

@draperha I'm sure Mark Zuckerberg's mum still wishes he worked in a bank or was a civil servant.

Its nearly here! When the fat, jolly man climbs down your chimney and steals all the presents from your house. Merry Budget Eve everyone! :)

The last morning that I woke up this nervous, I think I was sitting my Leaving Cert. Budget - please be gentle!

@PaulClancyNL Oh thats awesome. Is there really anything more awesome than presents? :) So is tomorrow a day off for everyone?

Positive things happening today - The National Crafts & Design Fair opens at the RDS from today until Sunday. bit.ly/VlBV0K

Best of luck to all the Irish designers and exhibitors at the National Craft & Design Fair today; especially the gang from @VSLJewelry.

@kencurtin Every time there's a cut, take a shot.

Padraig Pearce about the be interviewed about the budget on Newstalk via a medium…. :)

@lawlorbrend :) Ah sure, Twitters a small place, can't tweet anywhere without bumping into folk you know! :)

Anyone doing anything fun tonight? Or are you allowed have fun on Tuesday nights? I guess it is a school night.

@TomTDowling I'd happily tweet about anything. Kittens maybe? :)

@josephdelaney He might even buy a new one for the occasion, I'm sure they can probably expense new clobber for Budget Day.

To avoid depressing ourselves talking about the actual budget, should we discuss #budgetfashion instead? What they'll wear etc?

In 24 hours it'll all be over and back to normal…. assuming you're a politician or high paid civil servant. #budget

Those lovely nice folks at @worldirish are continuing the xmas giveaways. @Skype vouchers to be won, right here bit.ly/SDDVo2

@618T_A We're not capable of understanding or comprehending weather patterns like that :)

In advance of xmas binge while everyone's still feeling healthy, @IrishBinka would love a few mins of your time svy.mk/Vi4OeE #digout

Morning Ireland. Its a cold, wet one out there. Met Eireann say bright, sunny and cold for the day…. but what would they know.

@minellie Yup, but Neil Patrick Harris kinda beat you to it! :) bit.ly/YIzw79

@minellie Hollow out an old cardboard box and make your own pretend TV. #sorted

@mkconlon Controversially apparently he's going to wear his red underpants on the inside… for a change :)

Among my many vices movies and comics are near the top; which is why Im clearly looking forward to… bit.ly/VgVS8S

@climatech Maybe the Pope might say mass for us all now that he's on Twitter.

@CarConCC Ouch. Two hour commute followed by assembly of xmas tree on a monday…. thats rough. We'll see if the pope can help out!

@fiona_mccann @SpireHostelDubl We can organise to have a chorus of "Danny Boy" sung in your honour? #herosoverseas

@borogovedub Right about what? :) All he's doing is mocking. He's provided no alternative plan for airline industry.

So people of Ireland, what do you lot do on Monday nights then? #monday

@borogovedub Ryanair are a private company, they can do what they like. The government should be above petty squabbling.

We all have our pet hates about O'Leary Airlines but imagine if the government treated the tech or pharma industries that way.

Would any other government in the world mock and scorn one of their countries most successful companies they way ours mocks Ryanair?

@auntyamo Thanks Ann Marie. Half a day down and no calls from the UN yet… more than I expected! :)

Can't believe Shannon Airport declared independence before the People's Republic of Cork did.

@fionaoc Pretty sure that Beats is purely a tax job. Sunday Times yesterday had a article saying 3 irish companies formed.

@fionaoc Jobs being created in @dropbox and in most tech companies that locate here. Sure other industries do just freeload though.

So the Pope (or his comms team any way) is now live on @pontifex. One more outlet for statement that say nothing.

Curious what people out there think of the terms "nerd" and "geek". Do people still associate them negatively or positively?

Nice round up by @adrianweckler of the Sunday Business Post of the 804 tech jobs available in Ireland at present bit.ly/TGgK9U

@eamonambrose Tru Dat.

@psneeze Clonakilty will slowly become a tax haven, fancy beach clubs, Bently dealerships etc etc.

@paudy67 You can find her at @anniewestdotcom.

Delighted to see also that "Beats by Dr Dre" have located their global financial HQ in West Cork. #truDat

@wordhoarding I'm afraid to look in the cupboard. I think @anniewestdotcom is still here somewhere.

@minus1cjb I can see the McDonalds ad already "Irish Bacon, Sausage, topped with relish, loveningly draped with cucumber"….

First scandal of the day. Girl in coffee shop put cucumber in my breakfast panini. Am I not tipping enough or something?? #yuck

@amhaincreations In our style section later in the week we'll be talking extensively about Xmas jumpers and why Ireland needs more of them.

@BumblesofRice Menioned what? *whistles as he deletes*

Now class, this week we'll be focusing on the fact thats officially xmas season and not that other thing… #dontmentionthebudget

Great news this morning as one of my favourite companies @dropbox sets up in Dublin. Few more jobs anyway and everyone counts.

@borogovedub Never good. Hopefully the "I've had a break" vibe will last until at least 10.00am. :)

@defsmith Morning!

@borogovedub …… I'll get my coat…..

@runningwhio Morning!

@jilloherlihy Morning Jill, I feel like I'm texting while driving, but Im sure I'll settle in soon! :)

@garethoconnor Morning Gareth.

@stokely Morning!

Hi folks, my name's DC and I'll be your curator for the week. Remember to laugh at everyones jokes and tip your waitress.

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