Because yes, there were a few.
Let's be honest - 2020 has been a bit crappy. However, amid the doom and the gloom, there were a few moments that made us smile and laugh and forget the madness.
Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020:
1. Adam on the Toy Show
Need we say any more? This little bundle of joy put everything into perspective when he lit up our TV screens on the Late Late Toy Show with his big dreams of space and his socially-distant 'hug'.
2. Jedward DMing everyone
Jedward took it upon themselves to spend their days shooting random Irish people a DM on Twitter and honestly,it was the distraction we all needed.
Jedward sliding into my DMs to check I'm okay is the 2020 vibe I didn't know I needed ? pic.twitter.com/16GlRiBDR3
— Jennifer Carey (@JenniferCarey01) December 16, 2020
3. Daniel O'Donnell's tech problems
Ok, the Zoom quizzes aren't exactly a highlight of 2020. However, Daniel and Majella O'Donnell's mare trying to instigate a live performance gave us a good chuckle.
Daniel O’Donnell and his wife trying to start a live stream is the absolute lived experience of every Irish person trying to video call their Ma & Da during lockdown. pic.twitter.com/WL0koCBh8N
— Keith Devlin (@Keefdevlin) June 9, 2020
4. Galway Paddleboarders story
In a year where good news stories were few and far between, this one reminded us that miracles do happen and that there are some brilliant, heroic people in this little island.
A very well deserved welcome to @portofgalway for our Crew member Patrick Oliver and his son Morgan after rescuing the 2 ladies from Inis Oír. Thank you to all our SAR colleagues who assisted with this search throughout the night and this morning @RNLI #FantasticOutcome pic.twitter.com/ydHxEvq8Da
— RNLI Galway Lifeboat (@GalwayLifeboat) August 13, 2020
5. Normal People
Let's face it - Connell and Marianne were the perfect distraction during The First Lockdown. Reliving the awkward teenage school days, the Debs and those first few weeks of college. We owe a lot to Paul Mescal, Daisy Edgar-Jones and crew.
Image: BBC6. The An Post postcards
This was a sweet gesture from the An Post gang who've gone above and beyond this year to try to make us feel as connected as possible.
7. The Den
In a move that ignited nostalgia across the country, RTÉ announced that Ray D'Arcy, Dustin and Zig and Zag would be back on our tellys for the winter.
What a line from @DustinOfficial to Ray. ?????? #TheDen pic.twitter.com/KpJLWUEJPn
— Francie Boylan (@FrancisBoylan) December 20, 2020
8. Staycations
Yes, we had to cancel our sunny trip to Spain or our weekend away to Prague. However, 2020 was the summer that we rediscovered what Ireland really had to offer. From Dingle to Donegal, our Insta feeds were filled with pretty pictures from this little island we call home.
9. 5k challenge
Despite some people claiming they did 5k in 3 minutes flat, the challenge was a great fundraising initiative at a time when charities were really struggling.
It’s times like the 5k challenge that I’m glad I have no friends, who’s laughing now ?✌?
— Robyn Andrews (@robynandrews_) April 16, 2020
10. A lobster got a letter from Michael D
Charlie the Lobster from Achill Island got a thank you letter from Michael D Higgins. Yup. The actual President of Ireland.
A lobster in County Mayo has gotten a letter from Michael D Higgins’ officehttps://t.co/84ynFwQiVp pic.twitter.com/XqrIsxanfo
— iRadio (@ThisisiRadio) June 4, 2020
11. Don Conroy and his YouTube channel
The legend himself launched his own YouTube channel to show the nation how to do a great owl. What a national treasure.
12. News bloopers while WFH
I mean, where do we even start here? From Zoom malfunctions to kids storming into news interviews demanding biscuits, we salute the various WFH bloopers that happened during 2020.
ABSOLUTE SCENES ON SKY NEWS pic.twitter.com/EkdJTinkTW
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 1, 2020
13. Tipp and Caaaavan defy the odds
After the uncertainty of not knowing whether or not the Championship would go ahead or not, we're delighted it did. And it did not disappoint. The underdog success stories of Tipp and Cavan really injected the feel-good factor into 2020.
A year they will never forget!
Cavan celebrate their Ulster Final win over Donegal!
? @sportsfiledfitz https://t.co/IqMNMuUmua pic.twitter.com/TZMLCt5T2o
— sportsfile (@sportsfile) November 22, 2020
14. A baby chef caused absolute mayhem
This little chef cooking with his granny caused an absolute pandemonium. But it's funny and will certainly make you giggle.
IM CRYINGGGGG???? pic.twitter.com/hI7HyhySi7
— +☆ saddest angel ☆+ (@th3saddestangel) September 6, 2020
15. TikTok
2020 - the year Irish people got to grasps with TikTok. The app opened up a new stream of content creators who light up our For You page day in, day out.
@travisleon1Garda Michaél Slattery is at it again (reupload) feat @gordonf0rbes♬ Punk - Ferry Corsten
16. Vaccine
Towards the end of 2020, we had a little glimmer of hope as the wonderful scientists across the globe worked tirelessly to create a vaccine for Covid-19 with rollout here in Ireland due to begin in late December or early January.
17. Marcus Rashford
You'd have to be living under a rock recently to not hear about Marcus Rashford and his campaigns. The Premier League footballer grew up with free school meals and this year, he worked to make sure other kids across the UK had access to the same supports.
Need help or offering help?https://t.co/iQPXFkfSxJ is now live to support you through the Christmas period.
A big thank you to @coopuk @Google @Food_Foundation #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY
Please RT pic.twitter.com/MPqxsGe92t— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) December 18, 2020
18. The Tyrone lady and her frogs
Frog TikTok took off this summer as Hannah McSorley went viral on the app for raising 37,000 tadpoles out in her back garden.
this is it. the beginning of my army of 37,000 frogs pic.twitter.com/DjfLXLn7XJ
— that Tadpole Girl (@hannahmcsorley8) June 22, 2020
19. Shop Local movement
Our local businesses have adapted and readjusted to everything that 2020 threw at them. This year, Irish people made a special effort to reward those people and it was a joy to see local purchases light up our social media feeds.
We're rewarding you for shopping local. ?
Here's how to get involved. #iLoveLocal #SupportLocal ?https://t.co/VXWTFMHzO6 pic.twitter.com/bnVYIYbVaO
— iRadio (@ThisisiRadio) October 30, 2020
20. The huge fart during a kids Zoom class
This was a late entry into our list but a worthy one all the same. Just watch this video - it's sure to make you smile.
A huge fart during a kids class Zoom and the whole class, and teacher, finding it hilarious is the joy we all needed. pic.twitter.com/mQVkKi5w8C
— Henry Fraser (@henryfraser0) December 20, 2020
