Sir, – Further to Frank McNally’s Irishman’s Diary (February 22nd), I am reminded of wintry nights, many years ago, when my dad would supplement the blankets on my bed with the addition of his overcoat. I would then sleep warm and snug, until the early morning when he would pop in to say “Cheerio” before leaving for work – and putting on his overcoat. – Yours, etc,
TOM GILSENAN,
Dublin 9.