Farmers paid a high price for ‘Dev-ious’ conduct

RYLE DWYER’S unqualified canonisation of Eamon de Valera (May 9) needs clarification so that history is not distorted or the young misled.

Being of an earlier vintage, I have some personal experience and memories which he does not. Specifically, his references to the Economic War are interesting but not complete.

Yes, the validity/sustainability of Britain’s claim to payment of the land annuities was in question, but never submitted to arbitration as Dev wanted.