Sky wins TV rights to the Twelfth in multi-million deal
Sky has fought off stiff competition from rival companies to buy the global TV rights to The Twelfth for the next five marching seasons, we understand. Coverage is due to start…
Fleadh Higlights 2015; RAMELTON TOWN BAND WIN FOURTH ALL-IRELAND SENIOR TITLE IN A ROW!
Over the coming weeks to get you ‘fleadh ready’ were taking a look at the biggest win at each fleadh over the last seven years. This week is 2015 and…
Band Tips; QUALITIES THAT MAKE A GREAT LEADER IN A MARCHING BAND
This week on band tips were looking at what you need in your band leader. With marching band season in full swing up again, band directors find themselves looking to…
All Ireland Fleadh Preview; First Marching Bands for 2019 Confirmed
After the first provincial Fleadh yesterday in Connacht we now know the first bands who have qualified for the All Ireland Fleadh 2019. In the Senior Miscellaneous section the Foxford…
Connacht Fleadh; Two Bands March on to Drogheda
Yesterday saw the first of the four qualifying provincial Fleadhs and it was Connacht up first. It’s not a traditional marching bands heartland with no entries in 2018 but this…
Ballymena Host All Ireland Pipe Band Championships Today
The prestigious All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships will be held in Mid and East Antrim in the picturesque grounds of Ballymena Academy. The 74th edition of the popular event will take…
Weekend Preview; Swinford Mayo host Connacht Fleadh 2019
Some of the organising committee of the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil to be held in Swinford together with members of the Connacht Council and friends at the launch in the Gateway…
Fleadh Highlights; 2014 MULLAGHDUFF FLUTE BAND CREATES HISTORY WITH 9TH ALL-IRELAND IN A ROW!
Over the coming months to get you ‘fleadh ready’ were taking a look at the biggest win at each fleadh over the last seven years. This week is 2014 and…
BAND TIPS; #3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Snare Drum Technique
This is the fourth part of our new series Band Tips for Marching Bands released weekly. It will cover all components and types of marching bands. This is our second…
Mullingar revealed as venue for Fleadh Cheoil 2020
Mullingar has been selected as the venue for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2020 and 2021, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann announced on Saturday. The event will take place from August 2nd-9th next…