16 JULY 1927, Page 17

THE NIGHTINGALE IN IRELAND

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]

Sra,—In your critique of " six poets " in the Spectator of June 25th, Katharine Tynan's poetry is referred to and a verse given as an example of it. On reading this I am moved to ask where the nightingale may be heard in Ireland. Miss Tynan says that the nightingale is "'never still," that " her heart keeps sentry over flocks and pastures on an Irish hill." Where may that hill be found ? And by the way, does the hen nightingale sing 4-1 am, Sir, Ste., W. W.