Tell us what’s making you happy by emailing happy@irishtimes.com or tweet us using #IrishTimesHappy. Here are this week's responses?

The youngest finally let me start reading #HarryPotter for her, and so the cosy Autumn evenings begin – Emma

Driving up to Dublin for The Guilty Feminist Podcast and meeting more friends there. So excited to have a night of laughs and chats and cheering each other on – Kathleen

I have a new grandson. All is well and he is incredible – Vanessa

The Nobel prize winning scientist who wasn’t famous enough for Wikipedia

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Genetics pioneer who insisted the idea of race was unfounded

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A teacher’s words have the power to make or break

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Day off. Coffee. Book – Bob

Attending my eldest grandchild, Caitriona’s 18th birthday party in Donegal, last week. She has brought such joy and love to our entire family, we are so proud of her, she is a very special young lady – Sally

Autumn breezes and swirling leaves – Paula