Signs of summer in the air

First sightings herald the new season

Letters to the Editor. Illustration: Paul Scott
The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.

Sir, – While out walking across the bog in northeast Co Galway this morning, I heard the cuckoo for the first time this year.

Rain delayed but so good to hear the sound of summer, fingers crossed. – Yours, etc,

BRÍD MILLER,

Roscommon.

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Sir, – Our first swallow arrived today and the sun was also shining. – Yours, etc,

DAVID MURNANE,

Dunshaughlin,

Co Meath.

A chara, – Spotted my first house martin of the year this morning in Ballymoney, Wexford. The fact that it came from Africa, I hope it’s vetted. There could be protests outside its nest when they get it built. – Is mise,

PAT BURKE WALSH,

Ballymoney,

Gorey,

Co Wexford.