A chara, - We are making a grave mistake in allowing the destruction of 1,700 of the most ancient trees in Ireland.
In the Glen of the Downs, a dual carriageway is being constructed through this ancient forest so that a man may save 53 seconds a day. If I had 53 seconds to spend as I liked, I should walk at my leisure through a forest of ancient trees. - Is mise le meas,
Caoimhin O Raghallaigh,
Coill na hEilce, Rath Fearnain, Baile Atha Cliath.