I should have mentioned a third point in my contribution above, i.e.

The vast majority (95% at a guess) fully intend to continue to support the elected committee who we all voted for at our 2007 AGM. We will continue to work together, and do NOT RECOGNISE the self-appointed "new" committee in any shape or form.

So, Breandan, while I welcome your prediction of 5 of the original branch becoming part of the Clasac board of management, I do not envisage a reconciliation being reached within the "NEW" branch. We have been treated despicably by the ardcomhairle, and would not find it easy to trust the "hand of friendship" offered by their wives and friends who elected themselves onto the new committee.

Pity you'll miss the gig. I was wondering, is your full time occupation representing the ardcomhairle on this site at the moment?

Eileen