I just became a member of the Boston Hanafin-Cooley Branch. It's been at least 25yrs since I let my membership lapse, for reasons that are of no importance to the subject at hand. I'll be seeing my branch Chairman this coming Monday at the session I attend & ask what news he has.
There's the 2008 North American Convention coming up in Parsippany, NJ this March 27-30, 2008. I won't be attending but I'll ask if the subject can be broached & I'll ask about any news if it has been discussed.
It seems to me that this is of importantance to all members world wide & that an airing of this should be demanded.
It would also be great subject matter for any local members that are songwriters in the traditional style (please don't make that a subject of debate here!).
I'd also think that any members of the Local branch at Clontarf should be proud of what they've done & how they've carried on what should be the HQ's direction, unfotunately from all that's so far gathered it's the HQ's, who's leadership should be brought into question & disolved. After hearing from my local chair & hoping to becoming more educated on the subject I'll also be sending condemnation & support in an e-mail to any & all parties involved.
Thanks Jim for bringing this into the light.

Here is a link to Comhaltas
& here is a link to the Cluain Tarbh Branch


Barry