History of Ireland in 100 nicknames

Sir, – Re: The History of Ireland in 100 Nicknames

Sir, – Re: The History of Ireland in 100 Nicknames. Again, Frank McNally has regaled us with another “100” selection (An Irishman’s Diary, December 8th). As an addendum could he please include “the time in the slime” to reflect the current state of affairs? – Yours, etc,

CLARE BALFE,

Innisfallen Parade,

Dublin 7.

Sir, – Frank/McNally/na Gopaleen may have got out of bed too soon: what happened to “Sweetie”? to GUBU? – Yours, etc,

Robin Harte,

Strawberry Beds,

Co Dublin.