Sir, – I concur with Kevin Nolan (October 29th) about marathons taking over the city on bank holidays.
On Monday last I went out for my morning cycle only to be impeded by barricades and diversions put in place to facilitate the marathon mayhem.
Please let me enjoy my city. – Yours, etc,
DEREK HENRY CARR,
Dublin 2.
Sir, – Kevin Nolan has a problem with Dublin marathons. Surely he must be among a very small minority. The two Dublin marathons are major events in our country. If he were to take part (albeit even as a spectator) he might get a feel for the atmosphere and understand the sense of goodwill generated by those taking part.
The sums raised for various charities through these events are amazing.
As a participant in the June bank holiday mini-marathon for the past 10 years, I can honestly say it is one of the highlights of the year.
Perhaps Mr Nolan could take his own advice and take to the Phoenix Park or the Dublin mountains on the two marathon Mondays! – Yours, etc,
LAURA O’MARA,
Stillorgan,
Co Dublin.
A chara, – What Ireland needs is another bank holiday where Kevin Nolan can enjoy the city and marathon runners can stay in bed. – Is mise,
LOMAN Ó LOINGSIGH,
Dublin 24.