Jim,I've never heard of anyone not receiving a prompt reply from Altan's manager, Tom Sherlock, promptly. He provides his personal email address on the website at the bottom of the "Contact Us" page. In fact, it's so easy to contact Altan this way, I can't imagine anyone not trying it as their first means of contacting any of the band members.
Larry,
Glad to hear you got the information you were seeking.