Do you wanna be in my gang?

100gSoma

I see Balbriggan has a new infamous resident. It's a pity that the laws here are so lax in the sense that your movement and where you live can be restricted and monitored in the UK, but in Ireland you can work at a school and move next to one if you like, regardless of anything.

Frank Spencer

Seriously? Where did you hear this?

LouOB

What? Where? When? How?

100gSoma

Saw the man himself with my own eyes on Saturday morning with a rather burly American man (minder?) as they walked past the hotel down the main street. I was 100% positive who it was, but later in the day I also heard it off a local business owner which really confirmed it. unmissable with the accent and the little Ming the merciless goatee.

bcmf

Heard this as well.He was in the Bracken Court..Lock up your kids.

LouOB

Any idea where abouts?
Just general location

yknaa

bcmf wrote: »

Heard this as well.He was in the Bracken Court..Lock up your kids.

Would prefer he got locked up.

Hauk

I don't know who your talking about =/

Frank Spencer

Hauk wrote: »

I don't know who your talking about =/

Google the thread title.

wow sierra

100gSoma wrote: »

I see Balbriggan has a new infamous resident. It's a pity that the laws here are so lax in the sense that your movement and where you live can be restricted and monitored in the UK, but in Ireland you can work at a school and move next to one if you like, regardless of anything.

When you say resident it implies something more than a weekend away in the lovely Balbriggan. Is there any suggestion that this is anything other than a fleeting visit?

Given that if he were to move to Balbriggan it would be in an attempt to hide away, and he has made no effort to be discreet or inconspicuous, it seems unlikely that this is more than a visit.

Africa

This is insane! Any word on if it is full time or just a visit? Any more sightings?

Táck

i heard he's dj'ing at the under 18's. dont know how true that is though

100gSoma

wow sierra wrote: »

When you say resident it implies something more than a weekend away in the lovely Balbriggan. Is there any suggestion that this is anything other than a fleeting visit?

Well he has stated his intention to "settle" in Ireland. This was covered extensively in the media in Sept. 2008. I don't see why anyone would be on a "fleeting visit" to Balbriggan. Its not the kind of place you go for a night? I suspect he is over scouting areas to settle. I had assumed he would hide in the west somewhere. Guess not. As for him not hiding, why would he. No news of the world types following him around here so he is delighted with himself.

The Hill Billy

100gSoma wrote: »

No news of the world types following him around here so he is delighted with himself.

You can be sure that the Irish prints of the red-tops will be sure to make a big deal of it when the get wind of it.

100gSoma

Hill Billy wrote: »

You can be sure that the Irish prints of the red-tops will be sure to make a big deal of it when the get wind of it.

Pity there is none on here!

The Hill Billy

There are plenty of hacks digging about boards regularly. I know of one that pops in & out of DCN frequently. The Fingal Indo also has reported on one thread that appeared here last year.

You never can tell who is lurking...

Mr Benevolent

Good god. No, wait. Bad god :eek:

Crispo

If anybody hears anything more, be sure to post it up here.

P_1

While I do hate getting in the way of a good old fashioned witch hunt, AFAIK there is a gentleman who works in the Milestone who sports a Glitteresque slaphead/white goatee combo. Perhaps this was the gent who the OP spotted.

Moonbeam

I love this board and the rumours and gossip.

I would have no idea what goes on around here,whether true or not otherwise;)

dubmick

Yeah, I'm starting to wonder if this is just a spoof. Surely one of the national newspapers would be on to this by now.

SMK

100gSoma wrote: »

Saw the man himself with my own eyes on Saturday morning with a rather burly American man (minder?) as they walked past the hotel down the main street. I was 100% positive who it was, but later in the day I also heard it off a local business owner which really confirmed it. unmissable with the accent and the little Ming the merciless goatee.

I saw the two guys described above on Tuesday evening walking past Harveys. I only took notice of them cos I had read this thread. I wouldn't have recognised him at all (if it is him) even with the goatee but then I was across the road.

Crispo

Was he wearing a hat?

Mark200

Is this actually true??

PCros

Pics or its a lie!

SMK

The guy I saw had a long coat on and a baseball cap. He was very small in height and quite skinny.

Crispo

Apparently the Star on Sunday were sniffing around the town on Wednesday. Wonder if they found him or have given up looking.

100gSoma

For those of you suggesting its a local gentleman or perhaps I'm mistaken, I am not. Seriously. No spoof, it was 110% him. heard of someone else too. And I did actually take a picture to show friends, but you cannot see his face. The reasons I know it was him was that his minder the big fella had a REALLY thick american accent, and Gary had an English accent. They stood out like a sore thumb. Plus he looked exactly like he does on the news. Small, beady eyes, goatee beard ming style. No doubt at all it was him. I don't know if he is passing through or staying in
the hotel for one night or 3 nights or a month. Or if he is looking for a house in Balbriggan. But... he is planning to settle here by his own admission. Here is the picture. It's of no proof I know, but anyhow...

edit: btw, after re-reading the thread, I can see some of you think its a spoof or what not. but seriously, no reason to spoof at all. I'm sure its only a matter of time before a few people spot him if he is still in town anyway. I'm defo certain its him though.

Paulw

In fairness, that photo could be anyone ... it could even be me. There's no way to identify anyone. Why not just walk up in front of him and take a photo? Nothing wrong with doing that (nothing illegal either about it).

100gSoma

Paulw wrote: »

In fairness, that photo could be anyone ... it could even be me. There's no way to identify anyone. Why not just walk up in front of him and take a photo? Nothing wrong with doing that (nothing illegal either about it).

I dunno. Not my sort of thing. His minder probably would not have been to happy about that either. If he is still there in town he will be seen now anyway. The Sun have picked up the details of this thread anyway.

The Sun page 11 Saturday 25th.

Paulw

100gSoma wrote: »

I dunno. Not my sort of thing. His minder probably would not have been to happy about that either. If he is still there in town he will be seen now anyway. The Sun have picked up the details of this thread anyway.

The Sun page 11 Saturday 25th.

Well, if it's in The Sun, it must be true, right??? :rolleyes: I'd personally believe the Beano before I'd believe The Sun. That's just me though.

As for photographs, not much his minder can do, other than try to block your view. He can't stop you taking photos, nor can he touch you. If he is a minder, he would be well aware of that.

100gSoma

Yeah, the Sun is a rag of course, but at least more people will be aware now so its inevitable he will be seen if still staying in the town. Time will tell now.

BroomBurner

In fairness, the Sun didn't exactly report is as a truth, they just regurgitated what's on this thread, word for word in parts.

The best bit in the article was saying that a Garda spokeman had said that all registered sex beasts should notify authorities When did An Garda Síochána become so lax with their language, eh Fergus?

Emerald Lass

the sun were around the town last week asking in the local shops if anyone knew/had seen mr glam rock. And apparently quite a few people have seen him around and about now - including my mate who saw him in Supervalu!! so either he has a double, and a lot of people are mistaken or it is indeed him

suzieb

I read this thread for the last few days and I got a bit of a sick feeling reading it as I think that people are seriously mistaken thinking that the person they've spotted is Gary Glitter.

I hadn't been online over last few days but just logged in and seen the photo of "him" and realised that I was right in thinking its not him at all.

I am nearly certain that it is someone that lives in Balbriggan very very close to where I live who is a very nice man, and when he moved into the area about 7 months ago I was convinced it was him too but obv its not!
He is a ringer for him when he has the hat on but I dont think its him.

I would hate for people to see this local man and presume its that disgusting human being and maybe attack him or worse.

So just want to make sure people are 100% certain that its right person before maybe shouting abuse and that!

If I am wrong and it is Gary Glitter then I'll be just as angry as rest of you that he could be living in Balbriggan but I really get the feeling its a case of mistaken identity.

100gSoma

hi Suzieb, I'm pretty sure I know who you are on about. It wa snot that particular local man.
Plus coupled with the strong american accent of the minder who was tlaking about how all the "hotels in Dublin along the highway are like this" or some such thing, plus the very English accent on the other individual I am positive I did not mistake a local for this man. I know nobody wants to believe it and thinks its beyond possibility its him. but I mean seriously guys, he said he intended to move here, possibly the only place he won't get hassle. I'm sure it was him. Obviously it will take a few more people to be sure too before its accepted. maybe he is gone from the town already anyway.

suzieb

Hi 100gsoma,

I dont mean to be rude saying I think you are lying if thats how it came across, but just I'm pretty convinced its not him, and think it is a neighbour of mine who always carries a bag,always has a cap on and has the beard on his chin also and is really like him.

He is also not from ireland and would have a distinctive accent so thats why I think it could be mistaken identity. I'm gonna actually ask him tomorrow when I see him if thats him in the photo- just to get things straight for myself even cos dont wanna take the steam off glitter if he was here!

williamsjos

I know its the noftw but thought you might be interested in this.

http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/288024/Gary-Glitters-new-Rolf-Harris-style-disguise-is-photographed-for-first-time.html

northsidetype

He looks like this now. I would have thought "Rolf Harris" if I saw him myself.