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Sir, – I enjoyed Brianna Parkins’s insightful observations on Irish mores and quirks (“In Ireland you’re blessed with daily poetry in the most mundane interactions”, Magazine, September 14th).

This weekend I welcomed home my daughter from the blistering 40 degree heat of the west coast of the United States after a J1 summer stint.

Ireland’s unexpected glorious September sunshine surely befitted my greeting: “You brought the good weather home with you.” – Yours, etc,

MARI

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GALLAGHER,

Newbridge,

Co Kildare.