Sir, – Reporting on the Leaving Certificate Irish-language examination (News, June 15th) an expert refers to the “dreaded” modh coinníollach (conditional mood) and, in the same breath, the tuiseal ginideach (genitive case).
No aspect of any school subject should be described by educationists as “dreaded”.
The modh coinníollach is a beautiful thing, likewise the tuiseal ginideach. We are lucky to have them! – Yours, etc,
GABRIEL ROSENSTOCK,
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