Drinking festivals

Sir, – I agree with the letter regarding “drinking festivals” (July 29th). Please let us avoid calling any future celebration a “one for the road” festival. – Yours, etc,

LIAM CLARKE,

Ballinteer,

Dublin 16.

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Sir, – Further to the suggestion regarding festivals that focus on alcohol, why not revive the craic-fest that was Arthur’s Day, only this time let’s think big as a nation: Arthur’s Week. – Yours, etc,

BRIAN AHERN,

Dublin 15.