Madam, - At the heart of the anthem for the Special Olympics is the stirring line, "May we never say goodbye". I would like to mention a special group of volunteers that have taken this message quite literally. I am referring to the AA event signs that, more than three weeks after the closing ceremony, cling stoutly to poles around the capital, no doubt encouraged by the words of Tynan and Co.
May I appeal to the AA to relieve these volunteers from their Olympic duty; perhaps a ceremonial bonfire would be appropriate? - Yours, etc.,
JAMES COLLINS, Glasnevin Downs, Dublin 11.