The Gist is a website and newsletter founded by lawyer and consultant Simon McGarr, covering Irish politics, law, and current affairs.
The Gist is a synthesis of information and opinion, aiming to give people an insight into a relevant topic, so they don't have to do a massive amount of additional reading. Each newsletter picks a topic or story from current news and addresses it from an oblique angle.
The publication is built around the ethos of empowering citizens, as individuals' voices are not heard to the same extent as organised entities. The Gist believes that an informed individual is better able to take action because an active citizenry is the best way to show individuals' voices collectively.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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