Madam, - The Abbey Theatre has contributed hugely to our cultural life for the past one hundred years.
Unfortunately, its grasp of grammar seems to be slipping. The immense banner wrapped around its building since the beginning of the year proclaims "The next 100 years is about to begin"! - Yours, etc.,
BRENDAN CALLAGHAN, The Schooner, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3.