History of Ireland in 100 Insults

Sir, – Frau Kindler (March 27th) is incorrect (No 243). I always refer to her as “Hon”, not “Hun”. 250. I can only put this misunderstanding down to the fact that she is German! – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 251. One of my late mothers oft-quoted sayings: She is like the cow that gives the good bucket of milk, and then kicks it over! – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 252. She’s nae pretty and she’d eat hay off a loft. (Old Donegal description of a tall, plain girl) 253. She’s so cunning, she’d mind a hundred weasels at the crossroads. – Yours,etc,

GENA LYNAM,

Kilsallaghan,

Co Dublin.