A chara, - On a recent journey into Temple Bar I noticed that Dublin's cultural centre, with its marauding bands of inebriated men and women, has begun to resemble some of Europe's less than reputable holiday destinations. There is, however, one major difference. European doormen do their utmost to invite you into the bars, whereas their Dublin counterparts are determined to keep you out. - Yours, etc.
Cian Byrne, Harbour Road, Howth, Co Dublin.