{"id":2628,"date":"2025-07-18T11:26:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/?p=2628"},"modified":"2025-07-18T16:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:47:35","slug":"ulster-fleadh-2025-pipe-band-and-miscellaneous-competitions-take-centre-stage-this-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/ulster-fleadh-2025-pipe-band-and-miscellaneous-competitions-take-centre-stage-this-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Ulster Fleadh 2025: Pipe Band and Miscellaneous Competitions Take Centre Stage This Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\">The countdown is on for the Ulster Fleadh 2025, with the band competitions kicking off this Sunday, 20 July, at 2:30 pm. This early contest comes a full week before the other Ulster Fleadh competitions, in an unusual move by organisers. It\u2019s clear the band competitions have been sacrificed to allow for other events to take place on the main weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Time: Competitions begin at 2:30 pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Location: St Marks High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Parade: Starts at 3:30 pm, following the band competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Five bands will participate in both the competitive and parade sections, showcasing some of the finest talent in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Pipe Band Competition: A Showdown of Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Two standout names will contest the pipe band section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Letterkenny &amp; District Pipe Band <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">A familiar name in the Ulster Fleadh scene, Letterkenny has two previous Ulster Fleadh titles and will be looking to add a third this year. Known for their precision and vibrant sound, they\u2019re tipped as one of the favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img_3237-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>St. Joseph\u2019s Pipe Band, Longstone <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">A strong competitor with a proud history, Longstone famously clinched the All-Ireland pipe band title in 2018. They\u2019ll be aiming to topple Letterkenny and reclaim their place among the province\u2019s top pipe bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5089-1-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5089-1-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5089-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5089-1-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/img_5089-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Junior Miscellaneous: Cloich Cheann Fhaola Chasing 3 in a Row<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">In the junior miscellaneous section, Cloich Cheann Fhaola Junior Band is on the hunt for their third consecutive Ulster Fleadh title. A victory here would also set them up for a shot at a third consecutive All-Ireland crown \u2014 a rare and impressive achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/img_1583-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Senior Miscellaneous: Cloich Cheann Fhaola\u2019s Redemption Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The senior miscellaneous category will see Cloich Cheann Fhaola Senior Band aiming to bounce back after a shock defeat to Glasgow\u2019s St Roch\u2019s Marching Band at last year\u2019s All-Ireland. Having last claimed the Ulster title in 2023, they\u2019ll be keen to reassert their dominance and secure a pathway to the national stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1835-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Senior Flute Section: Mullaghduff Return<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\">Mullaghduff Fife and Drum Band returns to Fleadh competition for the first time since 2017, after securing qualification by winning this year\u2019s Donegal Fleadh. Mullaghduff boasts a rich history, having won nine consecutive All-Ireland titles (2006\u20132014) \u2014 a record still unbeaten. Maghery Fife and Drum Band, on the other hand, is currently the reigning force, with eight straight All-Ireland victories from 2015 to 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/marchingbandsireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/img_1837-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>Parade to Follow 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