Malahide Pipe Band: A Piping Tradition in County Dublin. An image of the, “Yellow Walls” Pipe Band and some members of the Emerald Girls pipe band taken approximately in the late 1950’s. The Malahide Pipe Band, re-established in 1954, traces...
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...
Rathcoole and District Pipe Band: A Symbol of Community Spirit and TraditionNestled in the heart of County Dublin, the Rathcoole Pipe Band has been a pillar of community spirit and musical excellence since its formation in 1943. This iconic band,...
The St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe BandFounded in 1910, the St. Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band from Dublin boasts a rich and resilient history. The band was born from a meeting organised by the St. Laurence O'Toole Gaelic Athletic Association Club at...
The Fintan Lalor Pipe BandThe Fintan Lalor Pipe Band, originating from Dublin, Ireland, has a long and illustrious history deeply intertwined with both musical excellence and significant cultural movements. Fintan Lalor Pipe Band marching in 1952 Early BeginningsFounded in 1913,...
St. Kevin’s Pipe Band: Reviving Bray’s Bagpiping Tradition Originally established in 1912, St. Kevin’s Pipe Band disbanded in the mid-1990s after the death of its long-time leader, Billy Brierton. The band's absence left a noticeable gap in Bray's cultural...
St. Joseph's Pipe Band: A Story of Resilience and Global Fame Located in the historic Gaelic village of Clondalkin, County Dublin, St. Joseph's Pipe Band has been captivating audiences since 1937. Their journey, rich in tradition and marked by global...
