Sir, - I am astonished by the views expressed in Ronan Guckian's letter (September 1st). Is he so unaware of his party's history that he believes it to be descended mostly from the Irish Parliamentary Party? Has he never heard of the National Guard (Blueshirts) or Cuman na nGaedheal, both of which had a far larger part in the foundation of Fine Gael than the Redmondite National Centre Party. Celebrate your party history certainly, but by disowning Collins you are disowning a good two thirds of Fine Gael history and belief. - Yours, etc.,
Ross Eamon Nolan, Maretimo Gardens West, Blackrock, Co Dublin.