Jim your entitled to your opinions ,but you should also aim this criticism at the g aa scor and glor na gael,.IN RELATION TO COMHALTAS, I still think their contribution is an overall plus,[ in my experience their judges are better than the g a a]and that the examination system is a progressive step.
are you against examinations for classical music ,and are you against song writing competitions. I have seen lots of children enjoy thegaa scors and the comhaltas fleadh, they seem to like the examinations too.