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Sir, - Yet again I read another boringly predictable and sarcastic jibe at Limerick

Sir, - Yet again I read another boringly predictable and sarcastic jibe at Limerick. After almost 10 years of living outside Ireland, I returned to Limerick and have found it to be a thriving, interesting and safe place to live. On a recent trip to Dublin I had my bag stolen but, unlike Mr Weckler, I didn't allow this unfortunately commonplace incident to colour my impression of a great city.

I am so tired of defending Limerick to those who have never visited it and of hearing the amazed appreciation of those who do risk the trip. Enough! - Yours, etc., Hilarie Holland,

Athlunkard Avenue, Corbally, Limerick.