Sir, – The reset of Anglo-Irish affairs is most welcome. Judging by your front-page photograph (Carl Court, July 18th) of the two premiers from the Chequers meeting, it seems to be on a good foundation. The fact that both leaders appear to be ciotógs together as they hold their pints augurs well. – Yours, etc,
TED O’KEEFFE,
Dublin 6.
Sir, – I thought we had moved on from using beer as a symbol of Irishness in international relations? Assuming this photo-op was a suggestion by the British hosts, the Irish side should have politely declined this outdated prop. – Yours, etc,
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KEVIN LALOR,
Caragh,
Co Kildare.
Sir, – I hope the Taoiseach told Keir Starmer that if he’s coming to the England game in September, he will have to get tickets for the Greece and Finland games as well. – Yours, etc,
GERRY GRIMES,
Clonskeagh,
Dublin 14.
