While watching an interview with writer Joe Murtagh and actress Ruth Wilson on Sky News, my surprise quickly turned to irritation. The interview gave the impression that the mistreatment of unmarried pregnant women was confined to Ireland. However, this mistreatment actually occurred throughout Europe, including in Britain. It raises the question of why the show did not use their own country as a backdrop, especially considering its international audience. To bring balance and dispel any anti-Irish sentiment, should a health warning be included in the opening credits to clarify that mistreatment was universal? This would ensure a fair portrayal of this important historical issue.Jim O’Sullivan from Rathedmond, Co Sligo
Ciara Kelly is mistaken in her claim that all of us were staunch Catholics and anti-abortion in the past. During the referendum to insert the abortion prohibition into our Constitution forty years ago, 33% of the electorate voted against it, indicating that many valued freedom of choice even then. It was heartening to see that in 2018, a large number of citizens held the same position when we repealed the Eighth Amendment. To portray those who supported repeal as the “unthinking majority” and David Quinn as a lone disruptor is insulting and ludicrous. Bernie Linnane from Dromahair, Co Leitrim
The tragic events that occurred outside Clonmel on the evening of the Leaving Cert results are indescribable. There are no words to explain the sorrow felt for the families and friends of the four young people involved. May they rest in peace. Brian McDevitt from Glenties, Co Donegal
Although the President of the Spanish FA, Luis Rubiales, was undoubtedly in the wrong for kissing footballer Jennifer Hermos on the lips after Spain won the World Cup final, it is important to consider the context. His actions were a result of spontaneous jubilation and should not condemn him entirely. Instead, the focus is on sacking him, destroying his reputation, and ending his career. It is paradoxical that a nation like Spain, which is steeped in Christianity and preaches forgiveness, cannot find it in their hearts to forgive. Derek Ross from Templeogue, Dublin 6W
Billy Keane’s column about the old days reminds us of how things were in the past. It brings to mind Indian meal bread and stirabout, which were staples during the Second World War. We should count our blessings for what we have now. Leo Gormley from Dundalk, Co Louth
While Spain may be a popular holiday destination for many Irish people, we must not overlook the cruel practice of bullfighting. The traditional image of the bullfight is far from the truth. Before entering the ring, the bull is subjected to Vaseline in its eyes and beatings to further weaken it. The matador’s contest with the bull is not a fair fight, as the bull is already in extreme pain from previous mistreatment. If you choose to visit Spain, please avoid attending bullfights to prevent supporting this inhumane practice. John Fitzgerald from Callan, Co Kilkenny
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