I wouldn't act like Mr Carroll alleges but I can't really discuss something from years ago at which neither of us was present- it may or may not have been warranted.
   Performers need to earn respect as well. Bob may have a history in this context but he's quite capable of defending himself, so will leave it at that.
   By the way we had a session here yesterday which was very noisy but with singers of such quality and nous that it was one of the best I've been to- see Leitrim Singers Circle on facebook- silence is NOT necessary for the music to thrive.