Putting Limerick back on the map

A chara, – I found the letter of Dr John Doherty of Donegal (January 12th) suggesting he had mixed emotions to hear Limerick…

A chara, – I found the letter of Dr John Doherty of Donegal (January 12th) suggesting he had mixed emotions to hear Limerick had been inadvertently wiped off the Google map very hurtful. I wonder how well Dr Doherty knows my beautiful and much-loved city? Dr Doherty wrote from the north of Donegal – some considerable distance from the home I love.

Is Dr Doherty yet another victim of the media portrayal of Limerick? If so perhaps Dr Doherty could pay us a visit and make up his own mind.

Should he do so he will meet many men, women and children who are chest proud of Limerick but who are also regularly upset by comments such as his! – Is mise,

JERRY TWOMEY,

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Limerick.