SOMETIMES a simple thank you is the best feeling in the world.

I was at the races in Listowel on Friday and I was approached by two of the men behind Mc Elligott’s Tralee. They are the new main sponsor of the Ladies Day competition which by the way was a huge success.

A couple of weeks ago I acted as MC for a Listowel racing fashion themed evening in Manor West Hotel. The wife of one of the men attended and went home and said she was delighted that I had once again “driven “ (pardon the pun) the message home of supporting local businesses and buying local.

 

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He made a point of coming over to me and thanking me for stating this. I just thought that it was a lovely gesture and I really did appreciate it.

Lots of you will know that I constantly ask people where at all possible to spend their hard earned pennies with local shops as these are the ones who support every charity, every club and every possible fundraiser in the town.

I tweeted recently about the staff of Garvey’s SuperValu here in Tralee who I reckon are the friendliest most helpful staff in town. I make a point of thanking the smiling person at the checkout or the staff member I invariably have to ask what aisle something is on.

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It probably means nothing to a lot of people, but a thank you can actually make someones’s day.

The wonderful Clair Mc Evoy of Sam McCauleys asked to meet me this week as she is in the process of organising an evening to help women look and feel better about themselves.

These kind of selfless people often shrink under the radar and don’t get the thanks they so richly deserve. I will post details about the Lancome event nearer the time. Isn’t is lovely though that she has taken the time and effort to organise something like this? Another one of my chosen subjects recently, women building women up.

In an age where the most important thing seems to be how many “likes” or “favourites” we can gain on social media, sometimes it really is just lovely to actually say the words or indeed instead of sending a text, send a Thank You card written with a meaningful message. Believe me it will mean more to the person.

I know it wasn’t a particularly good week for the senior footballers this week and I have no doubt that they are devastated but I also want to spare a thought and say thank you to all the partners behind them (I know that a lot of them hate the word WAGS).

These amazing ladies were the ones who listened to their highs and lows of the year so you too deserve a big Thank You.

Until next week,

Be kind and be grateful for what you have.

Orlagh xx