Colm Murray shows the way

Sir, – On occasion, in desperate times, somebody notable and extraordinary steps up to the plate.

Sir, – On occasion, in desperate times, somebody notable and extraordinary steps up to the plate.

Like Lou Gehrig before him, Colm Murray, RTÉ sports broadcaster suffering with motor neurone disease did just that ( Mind: the Inside Track, RTÉ 1, January 23rd). The documentary was both an exercise in craft and love of him. It was evident the esteem in which the man is held. He opened by stating he was making the film and participating in medical trials to "Do some public service". A rare, admirable, and decent individual. – Yours, etc,

PATSY BRADY,

Carrowkeel, Co Sligo.