Sir, - Your issue of August 1st showed a picture of racing pigs; they seemed to enjoy their hurdling and showed great style. They were 14 year old pigs, bred and trained by a Mr Walter Shortt of Clogher Valley, in County Tyrone.
It would be a fine Olympic gesture were he to bring down here to our rural shows his racing pig team. It might be termed "The Racing Rashers", and should do well, since betting is involved. - Yours, etc.,
Morehampton Road, Dublin 4.