Dick,

No it hasn't occured to me and I think it's a very simplistic view which neglects the far reaching effect of the Irish diaspora. Some people say that Irish tradition is already dead because of Comhaltas. I don't subscribe to that point of view and wouldn't argue around it as I haven't enough knowledge, but I can see where they're coming from.

I am a member of the efdss and sit on the National Council but because I am not posting on their behalf, I am not attaching their name to my personal views. As in the past, where I speak for the society, I identify myself as doing so.

Thus, I don't think you can imply that I'm being disingenuous.

Johnny A

(I'm getting bored with this).