Sir, – Our household consists of two very old fogeys who have been married for over 50 years. When the Angelus bell rings one half of the duo prays silently, while the other uses the time for silent reflection. Live and let live. – Yours, etc,
ITA McCORMACK,
Maynooth,
Co Kildare.
A chara, – I can’t get a minute’s peace with all this fighting over the Angelus. – Is mise,
LOMAN Ó LOINGSIGH,
Dublin 24.
Sir, – I can't for the life of me see what the fuss is about. The Republic of Ireland is, and from its inception has been, a de facto confessional state, and the fact that taxpayers are required to fund a regular reminder of this fact should surprise no-one.
But for those who would enjoy a moment’s quiet reflection, most radio appliances now come equipped with an on/off switch designed to provide instant relief from the cacophony. – Yours, etc,
ALAN O’BRIEN,
Dalkey,
Co Dublin.