Sir, - The controversy over Archbishop Connell's recent remarks seemed to be abating - and then along came Rev David O'Hanlon (March 2nd) spewing his usual bile and nonsense. God help the poor people of Kentstown, where he is curate.
I would respectfully request that a Roman Catholic bishop, preferably a former Gaelic or rugby forward, apply a suitably shod episcopal toe to Father O'Hanlon's posterior. I know several of his colleagues who would cheerfully accept the task.
Should there be any difficulties finding an episcopal or clerical volunteer in Father O'Hanlon's own church, then I, as a priest of the Church of Ireland and purely in the interest of better inter-church relations, humbly offer my services. I wear a size 12 boot, which should do nicely. - Yours, etc.
Rev Brian Stewart, Myrtelfield Park, Belfast.