I would totally reject Keith Hamilton’s contention (Letters, Apr 6) that concern for circus animals is “pure sentimentality” and that the focus of protest groups addressing the issue of animal cruelty is somehow “misdirected”, as in his view the loss of habit affecting wildlife ought to be a greater priority.

With reference to Stephen Rogers’s report headed “We must have respect for wild animals” (Irish Examiner, Apr) it seems almost trite to point out that habitat loss is the only concern we should have.

TWENTY-TWO year old Scot Matthew Clark yesterday demonstrated that Colin Montgomerie's "inland links" at Carton House in the heart of Co Kildare could be mastered.