What is making you happy? Tell us by emailing happy@irishtimes.com or using #IrishTimesHappy on Twitter. This week’s answers are below:

My niece Zoe (5) got “hurler of the week” at the weekend. Her sister Emma (10) got it a few weeks ago too . . . sisters doing it for themselves. – Paul @PaulDunphy

My daughter’s daisy chain. – Fiona @fionamkealy

Listening to my little boy listing off all his new words in his cot before he falls asleep – Rachel @rachcoffey

Sean Moncrieff: ‘Wearing glasses is pretty much the same as smoking crack’

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‘Dublin fellas will charge you an arm and a leg, especially when they see the likes of you coming’

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First chief executive of Ryanair who fell foul of Tony Ryan

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I am currently knee-deep in preparation for the #carlow #fleadh this weekend, and so thrilled that its all coming together! Looking forward to a weekend of seisiúin, Gaeilge and being in awe of all the talented competitors. – Pippi @ruafaointuath