SubscribeSubscriber OnlyLetter of the DayFans could even hit the colosseum afterwardsLetter of the Day Fri Jun 12 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir, – I see that family tickets will be available for the Katie Taylor fight in Croke Park. Perhaps a chance to bring the children along to see two women box themselves to submission?Afterwards, they could round off the evening’s entertainment by watching the gladiators at Dublin’s colosseum – I’d say the kids would give the thumbs up to that. – Yours, etc,SEÁN Ó TREASAIGHTeach Mealóg, READ MORESligo pleasure dome: A lighthouse-inspired penthouse by the sea in Enniscrone ‘I feel like I am representing two countries’: Crumlin born Pico Lopes ready for World Cup debut‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’: A south Dublin beach to call your own from €250,000The controversial origins of a Dún Laoghaire hospital, 150 years old this weekBaile Átha Cliath 6w.Katie TaylorCroke ParkLetter of the DayIN THIS SECTIONCheering description of Trump Madison Square Garden booingA simple answer to students’ Irish problemInternational Day of Play highlights benefits to children in healthcare settingsDonald Trump’s confidence tricks can make life more cheerfulPopulation growth contrasts in North versus RepublicMOST READNational children’s hospital contractor Bam makes €53m payout to Dutch parent Orthopaedic surgeon accused of trashing hotel and assaulting guests found not guilty by reason of insanity‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’: A south Dublin beach to call your own from €250,000Trump says ‘great’ settlement of war with Iran to be signed within days, triggering reopening of Strait of HormuzRat carcass removed from Liffey Valley restaurant during food inspection LATEST STORIESGet your grill on: how to barbecue for a crowd without the stress Two lesser-known grapes from M&S that deliver big on flavour With Elvis Costello, Elizabeth Strout and surging audiences, Brendan O’Connor is riding highWhat will €1.2m buy in South Africa, France, Spain, Italy and Co Limerick? Why is James Lowe leaving Leinster?