SubscribeSubscriber OnlyLettersPerhaps a letter-writing eyewitness could settle this issue 60 years on The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor. Thu Jun 18 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir, – It was interesting to read Frank Lynch’s letter (June 16th) and how comparatively inexpensive tickets were for the World Cup in 1966. He even got a ticket for the final for 10 shillings. Since he was there, he might enlighten us on the still pressing question: for Geoff Hurst’s second goal, did the ball really cross the line? – Yours, etc,Michael Keegan, Booterstown,READ MORE‘The only person telling lies is you’ – the full story of Jeffrey Donaldson’s abuse trialPilita Clark: Oh, no! Not another work email with exclamation marks!Meet the Irish fashion designer behind Zara Larsson’s new lookBring your pet everywhere? Here are the best cars for drivers with dogsCo Dublin.World CupIN THIS SECTIONNot weary of Michael O’LearyLetters to the Editor, June 22nd: On the Occupied Territories Bill, life after Leaving Cert and putting the Irish cart before the horseUsing the OSCE to act creatively and urgently to end conflict in UkraineThe trouble with e-scooters and helmetsAbortion, aul’ fellas and democracyMOST READFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges Executor who let family stay on in his dead mother’s house now faces unpaid bills All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw: Kerry to play Tyrone on Saturday, Dublin to play Galway on SundayAndy Burnham sworn in as new MP after ‘broken’ Starmer holds back tears as he resignsAer Lingus apologises to Canadian family for refund delay after removal from flightLATEST STORIESProperty prices fall in Dublin but are still ‘running hot’ in rural areasIrish Life spends close to €200m redeveloping Dublin headquarters Aaron Greene’s late strike earns Shamrock Rovers a point and denies Derry a much-needed victoryIreland enjoys benefits of Nato without downsides, says US envoy to military allianceGarda treated in hospital after patrol vehicle rammed by stolen car in Co Cork