CARLOW CATHEDRAL

Sir, - In your paper on August 8th, regarding the Carlow Cathedral controversy, Bishop. Laurence Ryan states that the parishioners of the cathedral have generally accepted compromise. To the contrary, the parishioners have not generally accepted compromise.

There are two groups representing the parishioners who have over 6,000 signatures against changes to the sanctuary. Neither the forum nor members of the report group have ever contacted any interested parties at any time to discuss the controversy.

So how can one compromise with a group you have never met? Even the recommendations of the heritage council have been ignored. - Yours, etc.,

St Patrick's Avenue,

Carlow.