25 Years of the Tonragee Pipe Band (Banna Píob Thóin Ré Gaoith)

25 Years of the Tonragee Pipe Band

In Achill Island, County Mayo, there’s a fantastic music group called the Tonragee Pipe Band. They started playing music together in 1999 and just celebrated their 25th anniversary in

Tonragee Pipe Band celebrating 25 years

How It All Started

The Tonragee Pipe Band was established in 1999 and they’ve keeping the traditional Irish music alive since. For 25 years, they've been playing at local events and making everyone smile with their music. The band is made up of a lot of talented people who love music. Some of the musicians are:

- Lindsey Sutton
- Pip Vesey
- Michael O’Malley
- Peter O’Malley
- Michael Gallagher
- El Kay
- Ronan Kilbane
- Martin Patten
- Siobhán Grealis
- Leon Sutton
- Pamela O’Boyle
- Orla Joyce
- Niall O’Connor

These folks, along with many others, make the band sound

Tonragee Pipe Band pictured in Achill Island

A Big 25th Anniversary 

In 2024, the Tonragee Pipe Band had a big celebration for their 25th anniversary. They had a dinner dance at the local Óstán Oileán Acla (Alice’s) and celebrated with their local community. 


The Tonragee Pipe Band has been making wonderful music for 25 years. They are an important part of Achill Island and will continue to bring joy with their music for many more years to come. Keep an eye out for their performances and enjoy the beautiful sounds they

Banna Píob Thóin Ré Gaoith with Irish Military Forces