I was leisurely walking to work this morning and lo and behold, a huuuuuuuuge group of young people in the same t-shirt, with some posters. Hmmm, a protest?

Nope!

They’re dispensing hugs, lots and lots of hugs. Lots and lots of free hugs.

Organised by SpunOut.ie, they’re trying to raise awareness and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. Hugs 4 Health. That’s what they’re saying. Afterall, it’s the basic of human touch that keeps us warm and fuzzy, happy and accepting. I’ve got a few hugs in the process of it of course. ;-)

So if you are at around St Stephen’s Green area today between 9.45am and 12.15pm, go on, get some hugs. It’s good for you!

Ps: there’s a photocall at 12.15pm and Ray D’Arcy will be there, so if you have long dreamt of hugging him, this is your chance… :p