Each week we ask what’s making Irish Times readers happy. You can join in by emailing happy@irishtimes.com or tweeting using #IrishTimesHappy. Here is a selection of the responses this week:
I've been smiling all week at the gorgeous photo by Patrick Bolger of the little baby gorilla in its mother's arms after being born in Dublin Zoo – Rosie
Seeing my grand-daughter Aoibhin's rugby club, Mullingar, win the U/16 League Final, last week. Such excitement! – Sally
My son's innocent and complete joy at just having blown his first bubble with bubble gum – Sharon
My son's greeting to me after I'd come home on Friday evening. James had been in Temple Street hospital for the whole week before and it was just wonderful to see him so well and so happy and independent again – and so delighted to see me – Jennifer
