The Trouble With Tourism

Sir, - Frank McDonald's critique of our approach to tourism is very insightful, and well supported by Gerry Galvin's wish list…

Sir, - Frank McDonald's critique of our approach to tourism is very insightful, and well supported by Gerry Galvin's wish list (August 25th). I particularly warmed to his idea of a revival of certain railways. Whatever happened to the proposal to rebuild the Cartigue rail link between Listowel and Ballybunion, surely a perfect tourism "product" - loathsome word! - Yours, etc., Noreen P. Whelan,

Sycamore Road, Carlow.