Women’s Hockey World Cup

Sir, – Our politicians have failed us, but our sportswomen (and hurlers) continue to inspire. Arlene and Mary Lou, please take note.

This is another superlative Irish performance. My warmest congratulations. – Yours, etc,

GERALD MORGAN,

Dublin 2.

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Sir, – What a fantastic win for Ireland’s women’s hockey team against a courageous India in the World Cup quarter-final in London. What a shame, however, that our women’s international team members are required to pay an individual “self-funding” payment of €550 each to supplement the financing of Irish Hockey.

Perhaps someone can remind me how much our individual international rugby and soccer players contribute to their respective union or associations. – Yours, etc,

DEIRDRE O’DALY

JUDGE,

Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin.