Sir, – 220. “I wonder how many were killed in the building of that hat?” (An elderly relative of mine remarking about another lady at a wedding, circa 1970) 221. Did you get the licence plate number? (Said to someone with a bad haircut). – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 223. My late Mother said this: “I know that oul wan, she used to chew bread for our ducks.” – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 224. He could spit in your eye and charge you for an eyewash. – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 225. As thick as two short planks. 226. Wandering around like a hoor at a christening. 227. Like a goat looking at thunder. – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 228. “Scarleh on yer granny for havin’ yer maaa.” (A friend’s daughter told me of this new insult, apparently common among teenagers). – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 229. I wouldn’t even ignore him (As used by a Donegal man of my acquaintance). – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 230. I saw your letter in The Irish Times. – Yours, etc,
Sir, – 231. With reference to Frank McNally’s wonderful history (Irishman’s Diary, March 15th), may I add: May the curse of Mary Malone and her nine blind illegitimate children chase you so far over the hills of Damnation that the Lord Himself cannot find you. – Yours, etc,