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

He may not be a Bigfoot but Cormac (pictured) always makes me smile. My little rescue Chi – Rita, @reetzbobeetz

My happiness is dancing the South Galway set to the Tulla ceili band – Deirdre, by email

My daughter likes her new apartment and her new job. It's not the lotto but it means a 'lot to' me – Breege, @singleindemnity

Childhood summers: magic moments with Cat Stevens and Perry Como

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Trinity professor and driving force behind the modern St James’s Hospital

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Clara Lara is simple, old-fashioned fun – no wonder it works

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My kids stayed out playing until 9pm with our neighbours kids #homewhenhungry – Clare, @clarelyonscoll1

What makes me happy is that after months of interviewing and searching I have accepted a job offer on the first stage what I hope is going to be my new career! – Emma, @ismiseemmak