Sir, – I’m gutted to see that Elm Park golf club has been designated a disadvantaged area (map with “Rich Land Poor Land”, Weekend Review, January 5th). May I appeal to all D4 readers to rally round? They can drop off last year’s cashmere sweaters and waxed jackets at the clubhouse for distribution to the needy. And sustainably sourced food parcels can be obtained from Donnybrook Fair and Terroirs’ deli counters, and Tesco Finest produce from the Merrion centre nearby.
We cannot stand idly by. – Yours, etc,
Sir, – The colour-coded maps highlighting areas of affluence and disadvantage in Ireland, based on key indicators such as the type of jobs and quality of education of the people living in the areas, make fascinating reading. Not the least fascinating is the colour-coding applied to one half of Bull Island in north Dublin. The colour blue (denoting an affluent population) is applied to precisely one half of the island which is an uninhabited nature reserve. The other half is coloured grey (denoting marginally above average status) and has a handful of people living in former coastguard cottages, and the Royal Dublin Golf Club, but I am not aware of many members actually residing there! – Yours, etc,
A chara, – I notice that Ireland’s Eye is affluent. Does it have a secret settlement? – Is mise,