Sir, – The greater Dublin area has a population of almost two million. Co Mayo has a population of 150,000.
GAA players in the Dublin area, drawn from a numerically larger pool of talent, also do not have to travel long distances to train, and at club level enjoy well-financed support. Dublin players also have the advantage of always playing a final at home.
All of this reflects an imbalance and highlights the achievement of Mayo producing a team capable of giving Goliath a run for his money.
In the interest of fairness and to prevent an eternal dominance, has the time not come to create three Dublin teams, North, South and West? – Yours, etc,
EUGENE TANNAM,
Firhouse,
Dublin 24.
Sir, – It appears that for All-Ireland referees black is the new red. – Yours, etc,
DERMOT O’ROURKE,
Lucan, Co Dublin.