{"id":2620,"date":"2025-07-12T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T12:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/12\/st-rochs-marching-band-set-for-special-croke-park-performance\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T12:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T12:01:04","slug":"st-rochs-marching-band-set-for-special-croke-park-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/12\/st-rochs-marching-band-set-for-special-croke-park-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"St Roch\u2019s Marching Band Set for Special Croke Park Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p3\">Glasgow\u2019s St Roch\u2019s Marching Band is preparing for a very special trip this weekend, as they get ready to perform at Croke Park during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final between Donegal and Meath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">It marks another major milestone for the group, who have enjoyed a remarkable year since becoming the first band from outside Ireland to win the <a href=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/11\/st-rochs-marching-band-from-glasgow-stuns-at-all-ireland-with-historic-win\/\">Senior Miscellaneous title at the 2024 All\u2011Ireland Fleadh in Wexford<\/a>. Now, they are bringing their music to one of the most iconic sporting venues in Ireland in front of 82,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Speaking to the GAA Band member Danny Boyle says there\u2019s huge excitement ahead of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA total of 60 of us will be travelling from Glasgow for the semi-final, filled with excitement and pride,\u201d he says. \u201cOur group includes the 37 dedicated members of the band, along with some of our beloved band children\u2014whose parents, like the Howards and the McKnights, both play in the band. Many of these children are also proudly involved in the T\u00edr Conaill Harps GAA Club in Glasgow, deepening the connection between music, sport, and community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-1024x677.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-2618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1-1320x873.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3149-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">The band will also be joined by Jenn Treacy of Scotland GAA and Andrea Wickam Moriarty from the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh, both of whom have offered strong support over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re honoured to be accompanied by Jenn and Andrea, who have been incredibly supportive of the band throughout the year and played a key role in making our Croke Park performance a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">For many members, the connection between the band and the GAA runs deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWithin the band itself, our links to the GAA are strong and enduring. At one time or another, nearly every member has pulled on a jersey\u2014whether through formal club involvement or joyful introduction to the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">The band\u2019s journey over the past year has been significant. Having only started the marching band in March 2024, the progress made has been remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis time last year, the band was still practising at St Mary\u2019s Church Hall on the southside of Glasgow,\u201d Boyle explains. \u201cWe all have musical backgrounds\u2014many of us are All-Ireland champions individually or as part of Ceil\u00ed bands or duets\u2014but we\u2019d never done a marching band before. We were novices at that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Winning the All-Ireland in Wexford marked a turning point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt was the first time we\u2019d had a marching band from Scotland participating in that. So, what we saw after winning the All-Ireland was that we\u2019d a huge opportunity over the next year to maximise that prestigious honour.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Since then, the band has performed at several major events, including leading the St Patrick\u2019s Day parades in both Glasgow and London, where they were invited by Mayor Sadiq Khan. While also hosting their own concert at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk\/sport\/celtic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celtic<\/a> Connections, and played for the Donegal and Tyrone Masters in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clydebankpost.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clydebank<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Now, the focus is firmly on Sunday\u2019s performance at Croke Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe appreciate how huge an honour it is to perform at Croke Park on All-Ireland semi-final day. The band were ecstatic. It was a hugely emotional moment for us\u2014not only as a collective community, but as individual families and people.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe GAA has always been a massive part of our lives here. 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