Madam, - "The best newspaper in Ireland" (Page 3). You are far too modest. The best newspaper in the British Isles, by far! Don't let it go the way of the "qualities" and broadsheets that we have to suffer. - Yours, etc,
ALEX PATTEN, Lochwinnoch, Scotland.
Madam, - It will not have escaped the attention of crossword enthusiast Eric Rice (February 29th) that his given name is an anagram of his family name, hinting perhaps at a certain genetic inheritance. One wonders whether living in Navan, a palindromic town, further predisposes him to solving puzzles? - Is mise,
BRIAN HUDNER, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7
Madam., - You say the purpose of the redesign is to increase the paper's readership. Surely the best way to do that would be lower the price, not increase it? - Is mise,
ALEX STAVELEY, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.