Anyone who has multiple kids will be well used to the idea of hand-me-downs and for this mum, it’s no different.

 

Claire McCormack from Douglas in Cork is the proud mum of three girls - 14-year-old Chloe, 10-year-old Cara and six-year-old Kate.

 

And, as anyone who had a big sister growing up can attest, the younger sibling was always doomed to get the clothes that would no longer fit the older one.

 

 

While it makes perfect sense from a parents’ point of view, kids can be a little picky.

 

That’s why Claire always tried to hide the truth from her youngest Kate by telling her all her clothes came from a local boutique cryptically called L’attic.

 

Well, on her sixth birthday mum decided she was old enough to know the truth, telling Kate that L'attic was actually a glamorous name for the attic.

 

 

And thankfully, she filmed the big reveal.

 

 

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The simplest acts of kindness can make the world of difference for a person, and this has been proven by the following post, from the States.

 

Angela Byrd was a passenger on a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta recently, when she witnessed something truly heart-warming.

 

In a post to a community Facebook page, GAFollowers – Everything Georgia, Angela revealed that a pregnant mum who was travelling alone on the flight was having difficulties with her young son, who was ‘upset and fussy’.

 

 

Just when the mum was really struggling, a man came along to lend a helping hand.

 

“He told her he was a DAD, and wanted to help her so she could rest. He walked the aisle most of the flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta comforting this woman’s son as if he was his own,” wrote Angela.

 

She then shared a photo of the kind father comforting the little one in the aisle of the plane, admitting she was ‘in tears’ over the scene.

 

 

“It showed me today that there are still GOOD people out there in a world full of turmoil,” she added.

 

It’s not hard to see why the image and story have touched hearts all over the world.

 

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Erin O'Flaherty was crowned Miss Missouri last weekend in the United States, and made history in the process.

 

 

Erin, 23, is the first ever openly gay contestant to take part in the Miss America pageant, and with a name like that, it would be hard to deny her Irish roots. 

 

 

Erin, who came out when she was 18, has Irish heritage on both sides of her family, and we are chuffed to call her one of us. 

 

 

This red-haired beauty was crowned Miss Missouri last week, and is set to take part in the Miss America contest tonight, in the hopes she'll be crowned the first openly gay winner. 

 

 

My name is officially ON THE MAP! I am still in awe that I am here. Thank you to @tiffanyrosedesigns for providing the beautiful earrings for my close up! #MissAmerica #MissMissouri

A photo posted by Miss Missouri (@missamerica.mo) on Aug 31, 2016 at 3:15pm PDT

 

Erin is a college graduate, with a degree in legal studies. She also owns a boutique clothing shop, Rachel’s Grove in St. Louis, with her mum, aunt and sister. 

 

 

My first 10 days as Miss Missouri have been incredible. Here I am just before my interview on Good Morning America! Thank you to @rachelsgrove and @camilynbeth for the beautiful "Emma" dress, and to @flawless_makeup_hair for making me feel beautiful! #goodmorningamerica #missmissouri #mao

A photo posted by Miss Missouri (@missamerica.mo) on Jun 28, 2016 at 9:39am PDT

 

When asked about her win, Erin said "I'm on cloud nine really just to be Miss Missouri. I don't know that I intended to be the first gay contestant but I am. So I'm very excited about it.”

 

Erin, who was raised on a farm, spoke to the Associated Press ahead of the competition, which started earlier this week.

 

 

I've never met a crown I didn't love! Had a blast taking a break from rehearsals to enjoy some retail therapy at @theplaygroundac! #MissAmerica #MissMissouri #FlowerPower

A photo posted by Miss Missouri (@missamerica.mo) on Sep 1, 2016 at 6:21pm PDT

 

"I knew going in that I had the opportunity to make history. Now I get to be more visible to the community and meet more people."

 

The Miss America competition will air this evening in the United States, and we are TEAM MISSOURI! 

 

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