AS a participant in Earth Hour on Saturday night I stood upstairs in my dark house overlooking the far lights of Cork city, Cobh and Watergrasshill.

WHILE all those involved in the Killala community wind farm project in Co Mayo may be disappointed by the decision of An Bórd Pleanála to refuse permission, perhaps some day the residents there will realise what a lucky escape they have had.

THE news (February 28) that 30% of hurleys are now produced in Poland must have come as something of a shock to fans of the game.

I BELIEVE we must make the greatest effort to save and conserve energy. This Christmas I have decided not use my outdoor lights and to replace most of my indoor lights with candles.

AS a dedicated campaigner against wind farms, I was amazed to see a wind farm developer, Brian Britton, trying to promote his product by focusing on offshore wind turbines only (Letters, September 18).