A history of Ireland in 100 questions

Sir, – Further to Frank McNally’s “A history of Ireland in 100 questions” (An Irishman’s Diary, July 13th), “Did you escape the Covid?” – Is mise,

JOHN O’TOOLE,

Gorey,

Co Wexford.

For flax sake: why is the idea of a new flag for Northern Ireland so controversial?

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Sir, – “Is she sucking diesel?” – Yours, etc,

JOHNNY FOX,

Galway.

Sir, – “Story, bud?” – Yours, etc,

NORMAN

DAVIES,

Bray,

Co Wicklow.

Sir, – “Is it time to wet the tae?” – Yours, etc,

PETER PIERSE,

Tralee,

Co Kerry.

Sir, – “Any chance of a start?” – Yours, etc,

GM HUGHES,

Stockport,

Cheshire,

England.