Dear Guest - South Dublin,

There has been great support for the original Clontarf Comhaltas but unfortunately, due to fear, much of the support has been under the veil of secrecy. Many branches have confided in us that they share our horror at the way we have been treated but they admit that they cannot speak out openly in our defence as they are afraid that their branch will be victimised like Clontarf has been. Sad and worrying , isn't it?

What AGM? That was held last Oct before any of this crisis became apparent.

Since then there have been two EGM's and several information evenings when, contrary to what you allege , a lot of progress was made. The unity among the members was inspiring at those meetings. There was unanimous support for the committee and gratitude expressed for all their hard work in trying to right the terrible injustice which has been done to the membership of the original Clontarf Comhaltas. At all times , the committee and the general membership have behaved in a dignified, courteous, honourable and decent manner despite the most despicable treatment from HQ and the most abhorrent lies told and written about the branch and named individuals in it.