Madam, - In a recent profile of Colm Tóibín (Sept 25th) prominent mention was made of an ongoing feud between Colm and myself.
The incident that sparked the feud happened 20-odd years ago, and I am happy to reveal that any animosity that existed in the past is well and truly consigned to where it belongs - in the dusty cupboards of memory.
It may be of passing interest to note that I am currently reading - and savouring - Colm's The Master, sent to me and kindly inscribed by the author himself. - Yours, etc.,
MIKE MURPHY, Dublin 4.