Apt name for Grand Canal theatre

Sir, – Una Mullally's measured critique of the Grand Canal Dock development ("Development cutting south docklands off from Dublin", July 6th) was an excellent example of fine, thoughtful journalism.

However I must leap to the defence of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre’s title. Surely Ireland must have a first in the genius of its phonetics which offers a composite review of all the shows it houses, from bored to gosh! – Yours, etc,

JOHN LUCAS MORAN

James’s St,

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Dublin 8.