Sir, – There’s some controversy over the live broadcasting by RTÉ of the coronation. Having not existed at the time of the previous coronation, the good news for RTÉ is that it can hardly be accused of broadcasting another repeat. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL KEEGAN,
Booterstown,
Co Dublin.
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Sir, – I usually pass by your headlines with scarcely a backward glance. But I was arrested by the following and had to read it twice before passing “Go”: “Martin first primate to attend coronation in almost 500 years” (News, May 5th). – Yours, etc,
PAT O’BRIEN,
Dublin 6.
A chara, – Although it may be tattered and frayed, at times like this I do appreciate our Republic. It is a privilege not having to lick a monarch’s neck to send a post card and a pleasure to toss a harp in the air to decide my next move. – Is mise,
BILLY Ó HANLUAIN,
Dublin 12.