Madam, - To the several thousand residents of Dublin who lined the streets of the capital yesterday handing out wine gums, jelly babies, oranges, biscuits and other sources of energy to the athletes, a very big thank you. In an era of crime, tribunals and economic woes it was heartening to see such support and generosity. - Yours, etc,
BRENDAN LAWLOR, Roundwood, Co Wicklow.