A History of Ireland in 100 Journeys

Sir, – Further to Frank McNally’s “A History of Ireland in 100 Journeys” (An Irishman’s Diary, August 16th), “Stick to the tar and follow the telegraph poles” , directions from Newcastle West to Ballybunion, given to my brother and me around 1970. We did, and we got there. – Yours, etc,

COLETTE COLE,

Dublin 3.

Sir, – “Folly the tar till ye come to the image of Christ. Carry straight on as if it wasn’t there.” – Yours, etc,

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PADRAIG O’ROURKE,

Blackrock,

Co Dublin.

Sir, – ‘Goodnight Ballivor, I”ll sleep in Trim” – Yours, etc,

MARJORY ADAMSON,

Dublin 11.