Madam, - Further to Declan Kiberd's column of September 17th on conkers, I can gleefully inform him that the game is alive and well. The world record holder for conkering is a Kilkenny man and the Irish Conker Championships are held in Freshford, Co Kilkenny each year. Sunday, October 29th is the date for this year's diary. Care for a challenge match for old times' sake? - Yours, etc,
AILEEN DOOLEY,
Freshford, Co Kilkenny.