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# random act of kindness

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# good news
Almost €550,000 donated to grassroots fundraiser Feed The Heroes in 2 weeks
Here’s a round up of some lovely things people are doing for one another – from a teddy bear hunt to Gardaí walking senior citizens’ dogs.
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Mar 31st 2020, 5:47 PM
# random act of kindness
A ridiculously kind randomer sent €120 to Leisureland in Salthill so kids could get in for free
This is what we need in life.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 8:00 PM
# random act of kindness
The stories people are sharing about George Michael’s good deeds
From helping the homeless and vulnerable children, to stopping in the rain to help change a flat tyre – here’s a list of Michael’s good deeds.
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Dec 27th 2016, 1:12 PM
# beat of my drum
This lovely video of a Dublin busker jamming with a girl with autism is going viral on Facebook
“It meant so much to me that for once I didn’t need to say ‘Oh I’m sorry, she has autism,’” her mam told DailyEdge.ie.
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Nov 27th 2016, 11:46 AM
# random act of kindness
This lovely Humans of Dublin post about the kindness of strangers is warming everyone's heart
Faith in humanity restored <3
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May 21st 2016, 11:40 AM
# random act of kindness
A Maynooth waiter's kind gesture to this child with autism and his assistance dog is just lovely
Completely heartwarming.
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May 11th 2016, 9:21 AM
# random act of kindness
This guy's epic Twitter story about losing his cake on the Tube is a delight
Proof that you can depend on the kindness of strangers.
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Apr 11th 2016, 1:56 PM
# first 99 of the summer
This random act of kindness from Teddy's Ice Cream is going viral on Facebook
Sweet, in more ways than one.
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Apr 5th 2016, 1:33 PM
# good people
Reddit sent toys and nappies to a mother whose fiancé died on Christmas Eve
A crowdfunding page has also raised over $6000 in donations.
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Jan 21st 2016, 10:45 AM
# random act of kindness
This supermarket cashier's lovely gesture to a toddler is going viral
D’aw.
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Dec 18th 2015, 7:43 PM
# random act of kindness
A restaurant owner is winning praise for this unbelievably kind gesture to 'lonely' customers
Proof that there are some good people in the world.
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Nov 14th 2015, 2:50 PM
# random act of kindness
A woman was having 'one of those days' when a stranger handed her this lovely note
D’aw.
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Nov 4th 2015, 12:00 PM
# Act Of Kindness
This heroic couple saved the day when these Irish fans lost their rugby tickets
So sound.
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Oct 13th 2015, 6:53 PM
# baby whisperer
This woman calmed a stranger's baby on a plane, and now she's going mega viral
<3
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Oct 1st 2015, 8:34 AM
# Cardiff
Check out this Tesco worker's act of kindness for a cancer patient
People are nice sometimes, aren’t they?
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Sep 25th 2015, 8:23 PM
# here to help
'The cashier came out of the kitchen, sat down, and began helping the man to eat'
An uplifting story for your Thursday evening.
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Sep 24th 2015, 7:37 PM
# here to help
A McDonald's cashier's lovely act of kindness for an elderly man is going viral
An uplifting story for your Thursday.
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Sep 24th 2015, 10:38 AM
# random act of kindness
14 times people were really kind to each other
There are some good eggs out there.
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Aug 26th 2015, 6:07 PM
# Take a Break
No such thing as a free lunch? Not for these pensioners
Take a break and read about this random act of kindness.
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Aug 12th 2015, 11:00 AM
# Take a Break
This note made a new mother's day after a stay in hospital
She had arrived back to car to find a parking ticket on the windscreen.
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Aug 11th 2015, 11:00 AM
# random act of kindness
This man's wonderful act of kindness to an Irish woman will melt your heart
There are some lovely people out there.
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Aug 6th 2015, 9:47 PM
# random act of kindness
This man's wonderful act of kindness to an Irish woman will melt your heart
There are some lovely people out there.
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Aug 6th 2015, 5:11 PM
# random act of kindness
This bus passenger's random act of kindness proves that people are good after all
A good egg.
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May 31st 2015, 9:07 AM
# raok
This random act of kindness on a train is going viral worldwide
Somebody’s day just got made.
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Apr 21st 2015, 1:52 PM
# thank you stranger
What's the kindest thing a stranger has ever done for you?
Share your random acts of kindness. Because it’s Monday, and we all need a boost.
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Oct 20th 2014, 1:00 PM
# random act of kindness
Sinead O'Connor gave a Dublin busker €140 so he could visit his girlfriend
Did somebody say ‘national treasure’?
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Sep 18th 2014, 11:48 AM
# your turn
We got #RAKnominated – so here’s what we did
TheJournal.ie was nominated to carry out a random act of kindness. Watch the video…
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Mar 17th 2014, 9:30 PM
# feelgood factor
9 pain-free ways to brighten up your day
Pain-free AND cost-free. Ideal.
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Aug 17th 2013, 9:30 AM
# pay it forward
Have you done a random act of kindness today, like these people?
Would you pay a restaurant bill for total strangers?
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Feb 19th 2013, 6:30 PM
# bootless
Homeless NY man barefoot again despite officer buying him boots
According to the New York Times, Jeffrey Hillman was seen over the weekend wandering the streets with no shoes again.
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Dec 4th 2012, 11:57 AM