Hick writes:

Earlier today I stopped in Rathmines to pick something up on the way to visit my dad who’s in hospital. Whilst there, a couple arrived at my house to hand in my credit union book and a very large sum of money I had withdrawn earlier that day. They had picked it up off the street and chased some of the notes that the wind had taken and promptly came to my home to get it back.

I was blissfully unaware of this till my wife called and told me what had happened. She said they were a very nice couple who were only interested in getting the money back. She offered them a reward which they declined. They didn’t leave their names.

She thanked them but I didn’t get a chance to, so on the off chance they read these pages I just want to say thanks a million and a happy Christmas to you. I shall be making a donation to The Capuchin Centre for the homeless in recognition of your kind act.

It’s a great thing to see there are decent people on our streets and apart from my thanks, it’s a good news story worth sharing for the time of year that’s in it.

Mmf.