Helpful driver

Monday, October 26, 2009

I travelled to UCC for their open day on Saturday, October 10.

I don’t know Cork city well and I was stopped at traffic lights about a half mile from the college. I jumped out and ran to the car in front. I explained my story to the woman driver.

She said "follow me" and led me to the UCC front gate, pointing out a parking space. Then she handed me a parking disc worth €2. I was gobsmacked. I wouldn’t even know where to get one or that you had to display it on Saturday. She sped off before I could really thank her, but she has restored my faith in human kindness.

Bill Lucid
Meanus
Castleisland
Co Kerry

This story appeared in the printed version of the Irish Examiner Monday, October 26, 2009