Sir, - With so much bad news around, it is delightful to find that three items of good news have already happened in May.
Thanks to RTE's Lyric FM, we are joining the civilised communities of the Western world by having classical music all day on radio.
We have recognised the genius of Gay Byrne by granting him the honorary freedom of Dublin. For over 35 years, when life for many was in the darkness of medieval ignorance, he helped to kindle a light of understanding.
The Coveney family have returned home safely from their round-the-world trip, and gained £400,000 for the Sail Chernobyl fund. Their achievement, which makes us all proud of them, was a noble tribute to their beloved father. - Yours, etc.,
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Daithi Hanly, Dalkey, Co Dublin.