Sir, – May I add to Diarmaid Ferriter's ironies of modern Ireland ("From droll to grim – A history of Modern Ireland in 60 ironies", Opinion & Analysis, March 7th)? "We will drain the Shannon". – Yours, etc,
OLIVER McGRANE,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16.
Sir, – Unfortunately Prof Ferriter neglected to mention the defining irony of modern Ireland – “entitlement”. – Yours, etc,
JUSTIN O’CALLAGHAN,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.
A chara, – “A lot done, more to do” (Fianna Fáil election slogan, 2002). – Is mise,
Dr HUGH ADLER,
Durban, South Africa.
Sir, – “Improving local democracy requires abolishing locally elected town councils.” “Consulting local community opinion will occur following finalisation of the project plans.” – Yours, etc,
DAN DONOVAN,
Dungarvan,
Co Waterford.