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‘Moment of true serendipity' as lost wallet returned by good samaritan after chance encounter at Galway Garda station

A MAN who lost his wallet during a day trip to Keem B each was reunited with it after the woman who found it overheard his name. Muhammad had been enjoying a day trip to Keem beach in 2 By sheer luck Muhammad was in the station getting forms stamped for his replacement IDs when the wallet was handed in Credit: Alamy 2 Muhammad and Olwyn pictured outside the Galway Garda station Credit: An Garda Siochana After phoning the local Two days later, Muhammad called into the Public Office at Galway Garda Station to get forms stamped for replacement IDs. While in the office, Garda Aoife Culkin asked Muhammad for his name and details. Olwyn Whelan, who happened to be waiting in the Public Office at the same time, overhead and said: "Excuse me, I think I have your wallet" MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN By sheer coincidence, Olwyn was on a trip to Keem Beach with her boyfriend the same day as Muhammad and found his wallet on the road. She was in the station looking to hand it in when she heard his name being called out. In a "Muhammad Yasir was enjoying a day trip to Keem Beach in Mayo when he felt an awful pang – that moment when you realise you've lost your wallet. He phoned the local Garda Station to report it lost and returned home to Galway. Most read in Irish News "Two days later, he called into the Public Office at Gaillimh Garda Station to get forms stamped for replacement IDs and driving licence. Garda Aoife Culkin was on-duty at the time and asked for his name. "Olwyn Whelan happened to be waiting in the Public Office at the same time and overheard. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "Turns out Olwyn was on a trip to Keem Beach with her boyfriend the same day as Muhammad, found the wallet on the road and was in the station to hand it in!" Gardai added: " We try to share positive updates like this one from time to time. " It is not so much to look for kudos, but to share a snapshot of the brilliant community spirit and kindness that is still very much present in communities all around Ireland, and that we see examples of every day. " The feel-good post concludes with a picture of Muhammad and Olwyn outside Galway Garda station. The caption reads: "Here they both are – what a small world!". 'RESTORES MY FAITH IN HUMANITY' Many commentators have taken to praise Olwyn and the story. One said: "It's great to see a good news story for a change. Well done to all concerned, especially Olwyn." Another added: "More stories like this please! no politics involved , just people doing their thing." One person said: "I LOVE this. Ireland at its very best." Another added: "Great stuff, well done young lady on your honesty, delighted you got your wallet back young man." While another said: "I love to hear good news like this. "It restores my faith in humanity." And thinking the same thing another person said: "You certainly can trust the Irish, great morals."