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The only people to ‘reach out’ should be the Four Tops

I agree that the word ‘contact’ should be rescued from the ‘reach out’ brigade

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Tue Aug 18 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – In response to Michael Clark (Letters, August 15th), I would wholeheartedly agree with his comment, and furthermore, the only people who should be reaching out are the Four Tops. – Yours, etc,

GERRY RYAN,

Ashbourne,

Co Meath.