What's making you happy? Tell us by emailing happy@irishtimes.com or using #IrishTimesHappy on Twitter. This week's answers are below.
First snowdrops peeking through in my garden. They are from the ones my grandad planted for my granny when they got married. They were always up for her birthday on 21 Jan. She died in October and he’s been gone 17 years next week. #IrishTimesHappy
— Edel Kirley (@edelkirley) January 16, 2018
Yes it's a bit grey and a bit windy... But about 30 goldfinches outside the window with their carry on at the feeder make me #IrishTimesHappy #gardenbirdsurvey @roisiningle @Irishwildlife @BirdWatchIE
— Purecamping (@purecamping_irl) January 16, 2018
Listening to my Son sing while he plays #IrishTimesHappy
— Elaine Butler (@elainemkbutler) January 16, 2018
My almost six year old's reaction this morning when she discovered her fairy door had a resident who had written her a little note....and the lovely little notes she has left for the fairy #IrishTimesHappy #pureinnocence #welcomefairylola
— Olga Keogh (@olgakeogh) January 16, 2018
Knowing I can run at least 8k. Don't care if I'm slow. I can do it. #IrishTimesHappy #feckcancer
— Chris Lydon (@ChrisLydon1) January 16, 2018
The excitement of my pupils when it started snowing 🌨❄️#IrishTimesHappy
— Sarah Lacey (@ladyrara26) January 16, 2018
A crisp sandwich - fresh white bread, real butter and chorizo and cherry tomato crisps and a mug of tea. Bliss. #IrishTimesHappy
— Ursula M Curtin (@ursulacurtin) January 16, 2018
Our puppy running around the dunes on Dollymount Strand chasing snowflakes today. #IrishTimesHappy pic.twitter.com/gqdaehcQBx
— Margaret E. Ward. margaret@clearink.ie (@MargaretEWard) January 16, 2018
