End of an era as the king is dead

the West Bank from west to east.

This change to the infrastructure and road networks leads to general immobility and a break-up of social and economic relations amongst Palestinians in neighbouring villages and towns.

Therefore, it’s difficult to imagine the type of society which Jackie Goodall describes in her article.

I suggest she and her team explore the possibility of returning to meet Palestinians who are living under occupation, with so many of their basic rights being denied, and thus learn about the true day to day life of Palestinians living under occupation in their own country, Sincerely,

Nora Ní Ealaithe,

New Ross, Co Loch Garman

SIR,

The king is dead.

While it was not unexpected it was still a shock to hear that Gay Byrne is dead. Among the myriad of things that he has been responsible for, the fact that he brought sex into the open must ride high on the list. Only God knew where we came from before Gay, the cabbage patches were mostly held responsible. To bring a condom onto his show and reveal the item in all of its glory would probably be seen by some as his guarantee of a trip on the road to hell.

That he was so popular over his broadcasting life shows the high esteem that he was held in by so many. His broadcasting legacy is unsurpassed and is likely to remain so. We can be grateful that we have so much of his life on file to remember.

I have no doubt that his funeral will be immense. The streets will be thronged and people will clap and even cheer as it passes by. Many a tear will be shed, handkerchiefs will be on the ready as we say goodbye to this broadcasting giant.

His ease of dealing with people high and low is legend. All were shown the same degree of respect and dignity.

It is no doubt an end of an era. May he rest in peace, Sincerely,

Michael O’Meara,

Faha, Killarney