Modern Ireland in 60 ironies

Sir, – Further to Diarmaid Ferriter's "From droll to grim: a history of modern Ireland in 60 ironies" (Opinion & Analysis, March 7th), "Drink sensibly". – Yours, etc,

COILÍN Ó hAISEADHA,

Dublin 8.

Sir, – “Soft landing”. – Yours, etc,

JASON FITZHARRIS,

Swords,

Co Dublin.

Sir, – “We are where we are”. – Yours, etc,

BRIAN M KEARNEY,

Terenure,

Dublin 6W.