Sir, – Re Frank McNally’s An Irishman’s Diary (November 15th): 63. Dubs saying “How Ya’s”. 64. Being called a Culchie by a Dublin Jackeen. 65.The Luas. 66. The GPO. 67. The Spire. 68. Clerys clock and who you might meet there. 69. The Irish Times clock. 70. The pints of plain. 71. Lunch time, strolling in St Stephen’s Green. 72. Molly Malone’s statue and her shiny cleavage. 73. Walking with the crowds towards Lansdowne before a rugby match. 74. Ignoring ticket touts exhorting “Anyone buying or selling”. 75. Flatland, Rathmines/ Ranelagh, circa early 1970s. 76. Visiting Ireland’s first Chinese restaurant, Lower Abbey Street, (early 1970s). and enjoying the “yellow sauce with chicken and white rice”. – Yours, etc,