Sir, we were interested to read the letter by our colleague R. Crutchley under the heading 'Geography' (BDJ 2021; 230: 185). Sadly, there is little doubt that the recent Brexit arrangements have made life more difficult for many people in Northern Ireland, including Ballymena, with difficulties now being experienced in obtaining dental and other supplies. However, when Mr Crutchley states that there is no political country called Ireland, unfortunately he errs about his version of geographical facts. Ireland is an island in North-Western Europe, which is situated in the north Atlantic Ocean. If Mr Crutchley doubts these two Irishmen's schoolboy memories of their geography, could he please consult the allegedly omniscient Professor Google for confirmation.