When the going gets turf

Sir, – Further to Richard Allen’s letter (May 23rd) wishing the best to those of us trying to hack our way through our wild May meadows, might there be a small EU tillage grant available perhaps? – Yours, etc,

DAVID CURRAN,

Knocknacarra,

Galway.

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Sir, – Just sprinkle some whiskey on your lawn. The grass will then grow, half cut. – Yours, etc,

TOM GILSENAN,

Beaumont,

Dublin 9.