Nowadays, ready-made pancakes can be purchased over the counter, but when I was a child, traditional homemade pancakes were an annual treat on Pancake Tuesday. Transferring the golden-brown pancake onto a warm plate with my spatula will complete the task, which my mother performed so expertly as we inhaled the mouth-watering aroma. She served the pancake with a sprinkle of caster sugar, a squeeze of lemon juice and an abundance of maternal love. Dr Michael Foley, Rathmines, Dublin 6Ireland desperately needs to open public transport system to competitionIreland’s train system has been controlled by Irish Rail for too long. ​Ireland needs a modern, fair, and efficient transport system.

Source: Irish Independent February 16, 2026 17:36 UTC