Sir, – Ireland's Chekhov departs. The beauty and genius of Friel's drama make understanding our yesterdays and believing in our tomorrows all the more possible. "Yes, it is a rich language, Lieutenant, full of the mythologies of fantasy and hope and self-deception – a syntax opulent with tomorrows. It is our response to mud cabins and a diet of potatoes" (from Translations). Farewell Brian Friel. – Yours, etc,
CAROLINE CONNOLLY,
Dundalk,
Co Louth.
Sir, – On behalf of the Glenties Drama Group, I would like to convey, through your newspaper, our deepest sympathy on the sad passing of this lovely, wonderful genius. Our drama rehearsals will never be the same. May he rest in peace. – Yours, etc,
BRIAN McDEVITT,
Glenties,
Co Donegal.
Sir, – A feeling of sadness at the death of such a fine playwright but also a feeling of gratitude for those inspired, marvellous, timeless plays he left us. – Yours, etc,
EILEEN MURPHY,
Wicklow.