Sir, - There is a well-known cross-channel habit of claiming Irish-born successful people as British (some examples are Shaw, Bracken, Gambon, McGuigan and many sporting internationals).
For that reason I was worried that if Frank McNamara's version of Messiah hit the jackpot, he too might be a target. However, having seen the telecast of last Thursday, I reckon he is probably safe. - Yours, etc.,
J. Roycroft, St Brendan's Drive, Dublin.