A chara - It is surely time to thank Y for saving many a dull Letters page in The Irish Times by his (or her) always interesting and instructive contributions. It was a tremendous achievement to maintain such a high standard day after day. I wish I had his (or her) energy and dedication!
Good luck to Y in the planned re-publications in book form. Agus bail o Dhia ar an obair (agus ar an oibri). - Is mise,
Deasun Breatnach, Pairc Leaca na Sceiche, Dun Laoire.