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Drink defining national identity

Madam, – Dr Peter Lonergan (August 11th) laments that “excessive consumption of alcohol is defining our national identity abroad…

Fri Aug 13 2010 - 01:00

Madam, – Dr Peter Lonergan (August 11th) laments that “excessive consumption of alcohol is defining our national identity abroad”. Hardly surprising this, given that it also defines our national identity in Ireland. – Yours, etc,

HUGH McFADDEN,

Clareville Road,

Harold’s Cross,

Dublin 6W.