Negative read mars happy Kingdom

Sir —I was in Killarney last Saturday for a family reunion and some bridges that needed repairs also. A most enjoyable occasion and something that families should do more often and not wait for a funeral.

The town was very busy, with visitors from the four corners of the world. The pubs, restaurants and shops were crowded.

The Kerry people love to talk, especially when the tourists are parting with their money.

Being a Kerryman, I chatted with some of the tourists. Their impression of Ireland was totally positive. Not just our magnificent scenery, but the people, food and all the things we take for granted. Not one negative comment. But that would change.

I bought the Sunday Independent (July 31).

Being a staunch GAA fan, I went to the sports pages first and read what Brolly and O’Rourke had to say — all negative. The structure and the system was all wrong. Tipperary footballers were out of their depth.

Since the election in February, the media has used gallons of ink and pummelled us with the ineptness of Enda, and often Noonan thrown in, to make the ship more sinkable. Since none of their mud is sticking, a columnist on Sunday decided to pick on Enda over his hairstyle.

Gene Kerrigan should come down to Kerry and meet real people. Perhaps then his negative attitude may change.