Pipe Bands of Ireland

The roots of the New Ross FCÁ Pipe Band trace back to the O’Hanrahan War Pipe Band, formed after the 1916 Easter Rising and named in honour of Michael O’Hanrahan, a local man from New Ross who was executed for his role in the Rising. This band played at key moments in Irish history, including accompanying IRA battalions during the handover of New Ross and Wexford towns and barracks by British forces at the end of the War of Independence.

The History of the Clonbony Pipe Band The Clonbony Pipe Band - 1936. Founded by Tom Malone with members from Miltown Malbay and surrounding areas.   The Clonbony Pipe Band, formed in 1936, was the vision of Tom Malone from...

City of Limerick Pipe Band, 1954 performing at the Munster pipe band championships.   The City of Limerick Pipe Band Founded in 1949 behind Mount Saint Laurence Cemetery, the City of Limerick Pipe Band has become one of Ireland’s leading...

St. Nauls Pipe Band, Ardaghey, Inver, Co. Donegal.     In the small town of Ardaghey, Inver, on the southwest coast of County Donegal, St. Naul’s Pipe Band has been a beloved part of community life for nearly 80 years....

Pipe Band History in Clonmel: From the Boys’ Club to the Barracks The Boys’ Club Pipe Band from Clonmel, County Tipperary.   Pipe bands have been a big part of Clonmel’s community life, with groups like the Boys’ Club Pipe...

Churchtown Pipe Band, Athy, County Kildare.   Churchtown Pipe Band - Early 1900’s.   The Churchtown Pipe Band, initially known as St. Patrick’s Pipe Band, Churchtown, has been an important part of Athy’s musical history for over a century. A...

Celebrating 75 Years of St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin (as of 2024). St. Colman’s Pipe Band, Ballindaggin, County Wexford.   For over seven decades, St. Colman’s Pipe Band from Ballindaggin, County Wexford, has brought the unique sound of Irish bagpiping...

The History of Pipe Bands in Athlone: From Clan Uisneach to Athlone Town Pipe Band   Athlone, a vibrant town in County Westmeath, has a rich history of pipe bands that stretches back well over a century. The earliest known...

The Dooagh Pipe Band: A Proud Tradition on Achill Island  The Dooagh Pipe Band from Achill Island, County Mayo, has been a beloved part of the community since it was formed in 1947. Their first performance was at the St....