Madam, - I was disappointed and surprised to find no mention of Benedict Kiely in the review of The UCD Aesthetic, the book celebrating 150 years of UCD writers (Book Reviews, July 23rd) - and apparently there is none in the book itself.
Kiely, a UCD graduate, is a prolific and distinguished novelist, short story writer and literary critic. His distinctive voice is well-known throughout Ireland as a radio broadcaster. Aosdána, the affiliation of artists, has recognised his significant achievement through its award of honour known as Saoi, which is restricted to five members at any one time. - Yours, etc,
ROBERT GREACEN,
(Member of Aosdána),
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Sandymount,
Dublin 4.