61% of Irish adults polled by Red C say they are happy

But there are concerns about Trump, Brexit and a prospective economic downturn

Gary and Paul O’Donovan: the brothers’ rowing feats in Rio lifted the nation’s spirits Picture: Sportsfile

A new opinion poll has found that Irish people are at their happiest for many years.

Around 61 per cent of Irish adults polled by Red C said they were happy, compared with a happiness rating of just 45 per cent in 2011.And just 12 per cent said they are unhappy. This is the lowest level of ...