On the latchiko

Sir, – In An Irishman's Diary, Frank McNally explores potential definitions for the term "latchiko" (January 13th). Here in rural Galway, a latchiko is a lad, (always), who gets himself a name for getting up early, so he can stay in bed all day! – Yours, etc,

ANNE MARIE KENNEDY,

Craughwell,

Co Galway.

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Sir, – Describing party animal Boris Johnson as a bit of a latchiko would seem apt enough. – Yours, etc,

KEVIN McLOUGHLIN,

Ballina,

Co Mayo.