All-Ireland replay and ‘Mayo curse’

Sir, – Surely even the most convinced of curse-deniers must now be troubled. I suggest that all the Mayo supporters and players bring a bottle of Knock holy water to the football replay and pray for the long-overdue miracle. – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL McGRATH,

Tuam, Co Galway.

Sir, – “How come there are no women talking about the football? Do they think women don’t know about football or something?” This was a comment the young daughter of a friend made to her mother last Sunday on watching the all-male team commentating on the All-Ireland football final on RTÉ. I hope that when the replay comes around on October 1st, my little friend will not have to endure another all-male presentation. – Yours, etc,

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LUCY KEAVENEY,

Ratoath,

Co Meath.