Her engine started giving her trouble on an essential journey.
A woman says her faith in humanity has been restored after a kind gesture from a Laois garage.
Finola O'Callaghan limped into Brian Walsh's car sales in Portlaoise last Friday evening with engine problems on her way home from visiting her elderly mother.
After performing a check on the car, Barry Walsh was able to get her back on the road, without charging her for the work.
Finola says they've gained a future customer:
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Water & Solar Solutions To Feature At Midlands Home & Energy Expo
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Midlands Woman Volunteers At West Bank Farm
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Athlone Town AFC Launches Business Collective Uniting Midlands Companies
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Midlands Forecaster Issues Severe Flood Warning
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Westmeath Hospital Under Pressure As Admissions Surge
There's very long waiting times for any non-urgent patients.
Emergency Services On Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
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Westmeath Garda Station 'Open For Business' Following Criminal Damage
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