What’s making you happy? Friendly mice, kind communion girls and repealing the 8th

We asked what was making you #IrishTimesHappy – here’s what you said

A different way to spend communion money.

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

Sun is splitting the stones, all the posters are coming down and the people of Ireland trust their women. Very, very happy to be alive today – Clare @clareconway

Found this envelope (pictured) addressed to my boss on the kitchen table from my eight year old daughter – Mary @msmarygamble

I have a favourite seat at Tara St DART station where, sometimes if I’m lucky, a tiny mouse pops out close by and I whisper ‘Hello Mr Mouse’ to him – Bob @gutterbookshop

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Our local librarian kept a new book back specially to give to my five-year-old today because she thought she’d like the character. (She was right) – Catherine @cathbrodigan