I was astonished to read that the Green Party is opposing the introduction of a cycle path/greenway between Midleton and Youghal (Irish Examiner, October 22) and I begin to understand why it is in such a low position in the polls. You would imagine the Green Party would enthusiastically endorse the project.

Story, song and ‘a few samples’ are promised in East Cork next weekend when the 11th annual Youghal Celebrates History conference cheerfully discusses ‘From Fields of Gold — a Celebration of Irish Whiskey’.