Sinn Fein and the South

Madam, - Every polemicist or social commentator worth his or her salt is prone to write the occasional mediocre article

Madam, - Every polemicist or social commentator worth his or her salt is prone to write the occasional mediocre article. John Waters is no exception.

However, by and large, Mr Waters writes thought-provoking stuff. His column of March 7th was a most lucid and persuasive appraisal of the present day Provisional movement and should be required reading for anyone with an interest in the mindset of Northern Republicans. - Yours, etc.,

PAUL DELANEY, Beacon Hill, Dalkey, Co Dublin