Sir, – Whither the preposition? Or whither the correct use of prepositions? Recently a television correspondent declared that an event had been held “in commemoration for ....” “Of”, I shouted at the television. Even an old friend who does know better recently texted that she was in a place that was “Three hours in front to Irish time”. Misuse is everywhere. Does anyone care? Any appetite for an Irish Preposterous Prepositions Society? Or perhaps I shall just go and live at Spain. – Yours, etc,
ANGELA LONG,
Dún Laoghaire,
Co Dublin.
