you are not making sense, this guy is a CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER heading an organisation that includes children of all ages. We have aleady heard that he is actively involved with teaching children and present at competitions, classes,workshops etc. And yes if the head of our organisation was convicted of this type of crime I would expect them to be expelled or I would leave without question. We all hope and pray that all child sex offenders are caught and convicted and never allowed to work with children again. We are not saying that the WIDA should be banned or banished only the person who is in charge which is Mr Gavan , he should resign -- For the love of the dance

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Date Posted: Wed, Sep 19 2007, 17:22:15
Author: parent
Subject: you are not making sense, this guy is a CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER heading an organisation that includes children of all ages. We have aleady heard that he is actively involved with teaching children and present at competitions, classes,workshops etc. And yes if the head of our organisation was convicted of this type of crime I would expect them to be expelled or I would leave without question. We all hope and pray that all child sex offenders are caught and convicted and never allowed to work with children again. We are not saying that the WIDA should be banned or banished only the person who is in charge which is Mr Gavan , he should resign
In reply to: good luck 's message, "I agree that there are creeps everywhere so hopefully they will be exposed, convicted and banned from teaching but at least you can avoid supporting known criminals with your devotion, time and money. But that's not the issue as I've said before if it's your informed choice and you are happy with it I wish you all the best (honestly) with your dancing. Still, personally I am ingnoring this org as long as long as the identity of the man is secret and you only learn when you join or you do not learn at all" on Wed, Sep 19 2007, 11:17:30

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[> [> [> [> [> He was deported for violating probation orders not to be around children, so now .... he goes to another country and its OK for him to be around children, situation is the same, location has changed thats all. He gets kicked out of Au Coimisiun so its unacceptable for him to teach anywhere under that organization, goes to a different country and starts one up yet does not have his name associated with it for years. I dont understand why WIDA would allow a person like that to be in charge, literally financing a pedophile with class fee's etc, it might be hard to find someone with his Irish Dance exp but I think I would rather dance for the devil hisself than associate with this charachter -- notknockingWIDA, Wed, Sep 19 2007, 18:26:36 [1]

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Sean Gavan -- old timer, Sun, Sep 23 2007, 9:12:35 [1]

Is WIDA is a professional Irish dance association? Are jobs being created? The talent & quality of work is what should matter. This man obviously continues to be a great Teacher and his talent is in demand. He continues to be creative, sharp, and hardworking in spite of his past problems.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Once a pedophile always a pedophile. They do not change. I don't give a fig about his talent, creativity, and hard work. -- ., Mon, Sep 24 2007, 1:52:45 [1]

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> WTF -- Random (=/), Thu, Mar 18 2010, 22:38:58 [1]

You know what. He was my teacher for years, and the douchebag who fuckin accused him of all this shit only did it because he didnt get picked for nationals. Thats because he was a shitty dancer and a fucking creep. Jesus get your fucking facts straight. Mr sean was a good man.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: -- JeyLo, Tue, Mar 30 2010, 15:15:43 [1]

And he still is!! Ever asked yourself why so many people still trust in him although EVERYONE knows about his past?
Of course now you say we are all blinded by him - sure, hundreds of people for so many years, knowing what he had been accused of...
I don't want to know with what he had to cope with over the last years because of this story, but I am sure that he did NOT deserve it.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Sean Gavan............. -- DM (CONCERNED!), Mon, Feb 18 2013, 20:39:56 [1]

Not 'EVERYONE' knows about this persons past...........i for one didn't and i have attended 2 WIDA feiseanna! Can someone please fill me in and confirm that this is in fact true? Is this man still attached to the WIDA organisation? Thanks

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Mr. Sean was truly a wonderful person and teacher -- Andrea (loyal), Sun, Mar 10 2013, 4:55:58 [1]

My children danced with Mr. Sean's school all through the controversy. The earlier posting was exactly correct, he was accused by a mixed up, messed up problem teenager. Mr. Sean was a trusting person and never thought to put up walls between himself and his dancers. He was naive and that is all that he was ever guilty of. He was unfairly accused and convicted by a court afraid to say no to a child. You have nothing to fear from the Mr. Sean we all know and love.

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[> [> [> [> [> [> you people are beyond ridiculous -- bri (disappointed), Mon, Sep 27 2010, 21:56:03 [1]

You people need to get your facts straight. I danced for Sean as part of Sean Gavan Irish Dance Company. I began dancing for him when I was about 6 years old, up until I was about 11. He was an amazing teacher and an amazing person. His whole school loved him and knew he was innocent. Even after the accusation had been made, parents supported him and continued to bring their children to his classes. I also knew the person who accused him first hand. All I will say about the accuser is that many of my friends and family did not trust him, and he was not liked by many in the school. You people base all of your facts on google. The judge even said that Sean was not a threat to children or to the community and did not believe he was guilty. They also offered him the choices of dropping the charges to a misdemeanor which would have stayed on his record for 3 years, and by the time would have been over and done with. Instead he chose to be deported, and has always remained open with his past. Many members of An Comission shot him down simply because he reached the top. His school came from nothing, and rose to become one of the top school in the country. He is allowed to be teaching Irish Dancing and he is allowed to be around children. Anyone can get the court transcripts for their own personal viewing. And for the who still don't feel comfortable with him, he is not the one who will be teaching your child. Yes, he does have his own school, but there are many other schools and he would not be around your children. I personally plan on starting my own dance school under WIDA as do many of Sean's former dancers.

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