Sir, – We live in a five-house development known as Esterard Gate. Apparently, the developer, an Englishman living in the area, misread the map which indicated that the correct name should have been Eskerard.
I had thought that some biblically named lady had been the inspiration, instead I find I dwell on a gravel pit. God bless Eircode. – Yours, etc,
A JONES,
Mullagh,
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Co Cavan.
Sir, – Nearly every housing estate in Dublin and beyond has a grove (ie small wood). In name only! – Yours, etc,
OLIVER McGRANE,
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16.