Cormac MacConnell: Pulling out all the stops in Mayo but...

Dear Taoiseach,

When I send you the warmest and absolutely genuine good wishes from Brian Boru territory in Co Clare this week.

I abandoned Fianna Fáil about 20 years ago, but my mental template is still imprinted by the years of blind allegiance to the Soldiers of Destiny, and so I can assure you that it is still difficult for me to send felicitations and indeed thanks and praise in your direction. But it is done now... and I feel somewhat healed.