Back to school adverts

Sir, – I’m writing to support David Redmond’s letter regarding back to school ads starting before the primary kids are even starting their holidays (Letters, July 4th).

Those three words are the thief of a child’s summer and should be banned. – Yours, etc,

JOHN LOMBARD,

Goatstown,

A bolt from the blue for Shelbourne and League of Ireland as Duff leaves post

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The summer juggle: How to work while the kids are off

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‘I paid Three and Sky for broadband services but got neither’

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Foster carers wanted: ‘You can be over 55, gay, single, a job seeker, of ethnic minority, and be a carer’

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Dublin 14.