I dont think the organisers of the TradFest deliberately sidelined the young Clontarf musicians but by contacting CCE who dont acknowledge they exhist anymore they have been ignored in favour of Craobh Naithi and Sean Treacy branches. Its difficult for the young Clontarf musicians as they are friendly with members of these branches and feel hurt not to be included. By not being permitted to be in Comhaltas these teenagers are missing out on opportunities that would encourage them to continue playing Irish music for life.