Sir, – Sinéad O’Connor’s rendition of Báidín Fheilimí was surrealism at its best, recorded at a time when other Irish luminaries of the musical world shunned the Irish language. May her fragile boat sail safely to the far shore. – Yours, etc,
GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK,
Gleann na gCaorach,
Co Átha Cliath.
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Sir, – Sinead was an incredibly brave, strong, passionate, empathetic human who advocated fiercely for so many, and she also happened to be a phenomenally talented musician.
Rest in peace. – Yours, etc,
OONAGH RYAN,
Dublin 18.