The all-male society in Trinity College Dublin (TCD) at the centre of a controversy over hazing allegations has defended practices in the club, following “misleading” reporting, the group has said. In a statement, the Knights of the Campanile said media reports on an initiation ceremony that took place for new members “are not to be taken too seriously”. The UT reported that society members were being jeered and shouted at, and that gagging and retching sounds could be heard from within the apartment. The statement from Mr Ledbetter, a prominent business figure and former Trinity tennis player, said media reports had been “somewhat misleading and improper”. Honorary members of the society include Ronnie Delany, George Hook, and Trinity Provost Prof Patrick Prendergast.

Source: The Irish Times April 02, 2019 13:52 UTC