What’s making you happy? Pheasant surprises, no lunchboxes and Miriam Lord

This lad on the bird table #Pheasant #IrishTimesHappy – Catherine

A week without lunchboxes during midterm break – Siobhán

I made myself go for a run. I think it's my 4th or 5th since restarting this year. I seem to be running faster and panting less. Lovely clear sunny sky too – Kim

Unexpectedly meeting a pal and having a coffee and a chat that lasts for over two hours – Ursula

A new map of Ireland: Honouring some of our outstanding women

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Sean Moncrieff: I don’t care how much politicians are paid, and neither should you

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No one warns you as you leave Holles Street, ‘kids can be seriously focking annoying’

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A simple pot of daffodils. New growth, symbolic of how we can all change and it's never too late – Bibi

Reading Miriam Lord in The Irish Times always makes me smile – Sheila Tell us what's making you happy by emailing happy@irishtimes.com or using the hashtag #IrishTimesHappy on Twitter