Madam, - Michael Kelly's piece on the mental benefits of choral singing made gratifying reading for those of us whose lives are already enriched by regular participation in this activity (HEALTHplus, October 7th).
In my experience, however, far more women than men join choirs. If any men who read the article are persuaded that they too could be as mentally healthy as we singing women are, why don't they take the next step and join a choir? The Association of Irish Choirs (www.cnc.ie ) is a good source of information. Come on, guys: you won't know how good it feels until you've tried it. - Yours, etc,
DOIREANN NÍ BHRIAIN, (Member, Culwick Choral Society), Palmerston Court, Rathmines, Dublin 6.