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Go Raibh Maith Agat (thank You In Irish Gaelic)


--by clarence, posted Jun 6, 2007

I recently spent a few days in Dublin. The highlight of this trip was a visit to Marsh's library. I was feeling a bit down and lonely on this day, but the volunteer working at the library soon put a stop to that.


With just a smile and a few kind words, this library volunteer lifted my spirits and gave me the gift of laughter. He even taught me how to say that most important of words "thank you" in gaelic. He then insisted I take a postcard with me, refusing to take the price of 50 euros for it, and told me to make sure I visit him again when next I'm in Dublin.

We must have spoken for no more than 5 to 10 minutes, but that man turned my week around, putting a spring in my step and a smile on my face. He also made me realise that I don't have to do anything "massive" to make my mark on the world, just showing kindness, humour and smiling at strangers is all it takes to make the world a better place.

Three cheers for kindness! 

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AnneMarie Callan wrote: So nice to find that people get so much pleasure from my wonderful country. The one thing you can afford to give each day is a smile.
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Thomas Magee wrote: Hello All
I have to say this and it is true what people say. Irish people are Warm and kind.
I have to say "Go Raibh Maith Agat" in Irish because I had a family locate my long never seen family i have never met but only heard of. I met them with my new wife on 8/12/2007 my wife's and I 10th anniversary of marriage. With help from the Irish Government and many long exhausting hours and days I found my great aunt my great,great,great aunt and many family that were family with my grandfather and great grandfather. With agreeing to have blood drawn from my grandfather's brother (who is 104 by the way) and my blood was tested, and the best gift of all was that I am their real family. We were a 96% percent match.
prayers are answered. I ahve my new family again "Go Raibh Maith Agat" to all the people of Dublin and county of Covan for their help.. and to my long lost family MY KIDS,WIFE,AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH....
Nickgrand wrote: Thank you for shearing!! God bless!
gaelgor wrote: woah! 50 euros for a postcard. a lán airgid.
Aurelia wrote: Clarence,Angels are everywhere and you found yours in Dublin this time. A smile is the best medicine along with laughter. Your heart must have felt it too. God Bless. ~Aurelia
brighteyes wrote: Clarence...what a wonderful story...I love libraries and am a "Wanna Be Irish"....they are known for their warmth and hospitality....you inspired me and when I am going out shopping I will look for a person that needs a "Hello, How-do" and will smile and how to lift them up....Brighteyes ;)
ieiblue wrote: salamat.... that's thank you in my language (Filipino)... hang on.. smiling doesn't cost us a thing.. but is a sure way to everyone's heart... :P

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