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All Ireland Fleadh

All-Ireland Fleadh Final marching band line-up confirmed

John McGlade

The full line-up for the 2026 All-Ireland Fleadh marching band competitions has now been confirmed following the conclusion of the Ulster Fleadh in Warrenpoint.

A total of 12 bands will compete across six sections in Belfast next month, making it the largest All-Ireland marching band entry since 2018, when 13 bands took part.

Ulster will once again provide the largest contingent of bands, while Connacht and Leinster are also represented across the various sections.

The competition will be hosted at Titsnic Slipways

Qualified Bands

Pipe Bands

  • Achill Pipe Band (Mayo)
  • Clonoe Independent Pipe Band (Tyrone)
  • St Joseph’s Pipe Band, Longstone (Down)

Junior Miscellaneous Marching Bands

  • Cloich Cheann Fhaola Junior (Donegal)
  • St Kevin’s Marching Band (Wexford)
  • Dún na Sí Marching Band (Westmeath)

Junior Accordion Marching Bands

  • K and S Accordion Band (Meath)

Senior Accordion Marching Bands

  • St Catherine’s Band, Killybegs (Donegal)

Senior Miscellaneous Marching Bands

  • Cloich Cheann Fhaola Senior (Donegal)
  • Ramelton Town Band (Donegal)

Senior Flute Marching Bands

  • Maghery Fife and Drum Band (Donegal)
  • Mullaghduff Fife and Drum Band (Donegal)

With the qualifying stages now complete, attention turns to Belfast where provincial champions and qualifiers from across the country will compete for All-Ireland honours.

Marching Bands Ireland will bring full build-up coverage over the coming weeks, including section previews, historical statistics, previous winners and everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 All-Ireland Fleadh.

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