Assessing Tony Ryan

Sir, – I was somewhat annoyed by your continuing indulgence of Denis O'Brien (Letters, September 27th) in his feud (regarding a perceived slight – otherwise known as the truth to simple country folk like myself) with a certain notable journalist.

Mr O'Brien has his own newspaper; it seems that in your attempt to be impartial the opposite has occurred, to the detriment of your readers' enjoyment. After all, it is The Irish Times I purchase out of choice, not the journal in which Mr O'Brien has invested so much. – Yours, etc,

NOEL LEAHY,

Knockbrack,

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Abbeyfeale,

Co Limerick.