Leinster Duo Chase Historic All-Ireland Breakthrough in Junior Miscellaneous
Two of Leinster’s brightest young marching bands will head to Belfast this weekend hoping to make history in the Junior Miscellaneous competition at the All-Ireland Fleadh.
Representing the province are St Kevin’s Marching Band (Wexford) and Dún na Sí (Moate, Westmeath), with both aiming to claim a first-ever All-Ireland title.
St Kevin’s arrive in confident form after securing their third consecutive Leinster Fleadh title earlier this summer. The Wexford band has become the team to beat within the province and will now look to translate that success onto the national stage.
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They have come heartbreakingly close in recent years, finishing All-Ireland runners-up in each of the last three years (2023, 2024 and 2025) after also claiming third place in 2014 and 2015. Having established themselves as consistent challengers, the band will be determined to finally take the final step and lift the title for the first time.
Meanwhile, Dún na Sí will enjoy a milestone occasion as they make their first-ever appearance at the All-Ireland Fleadh. The Moate band has continued to develop this year and qualification alone marks another significant achievement in their progress.
Although they may lack the experience of some of their rivals, reaching the All-Ireland stage is reward for the commitment shown by the band throughout the year. Like every competing band, countless hours have been spent rehearsing music, refining drill routines and preparing for what is the biggest competition of the season.
Both Leinster bands know the task awaiting them in Belfast will be a difficult one, with defending champions Banna Cheoil Cloich Cheann Fhaola Junior standing in their way. The Donegal band has set the standard in the section in recent years, making victory all the more rewarding for whichever band can emerge on top.
Whether it is St Kevin’s finally ending three years of near misses or Dún na Sí producing a dream debut on the All-Ireland stage, the Junior Miscellaneous competition promises to be one of the most fascinating contests of the weekend.