Colmcille Pipe Band

The band would like to extend our sincere condolences to former member Ruth on the passing of her father, Seamus, who is also a former member of the band,
Our thoughts are with Tina, Seamus’ daughters and the wider family at this very sad time

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Death Notice of James Francis (Seamus) McPHILLIPS (Derry City, Derry) | rip.ie The death has occurred of James Francis (Seamus) McPHILLIPS of Derry City, Derry Ireland, on 04/11/2023. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Good luck 🍀 to Pipe Major Mark Hasson who is competing at the prestigious NI Piper of Year contest today in Ballymena
Have a good tune 🎶

Good luck to Mark Hasson, CCaitríona Lloyd, Brian Hasson & Christy Hasson who are competing in B Piping C1 Piping & C1 Drumming at the All Ireland Solos today in Lusk!

The band are in Glasgow this week for the World Pipe Band Championships

We play 2nd in Grade 3a Qualifying Heat 1 at 11.28am tomorrow morning

Good luck to everyone competing, have a great tune 🎶

Our new sticks for the Worlds 🌍

The new proline mcQ lite! Featuring the new stripe stem to your preference for an overall balance. Also with the new tapered head for sonorous sound quality.

Pipe Major Alec 'Eck' Brown Pipe Major Alec 'Eck' Brown It is with profound sadness that the Executive Committee of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch learned on Saturday afternoon at our championships in Newtownards that our esteemed friend, Pipe Major Alec Brown had tragically passed away despit...

We are totally heartbroken to have lost a great friend, and former band member today, our condolences to Maria, Teresa & Callum, to his wider family, to our friends in Raphoe Ulster Scots PB, and to Eck’s many many friends.
A true character who will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him 💔

We are completely heartbroken to have lost our dear friend Alec Brown today at the competition in Newtownards - you were the heart and soul of our band. You kept us laughing at your antics, you had a heart of gold and were a great friend to everyone . You left this world doing what you loved most but you will be sorely missed by us all. Our condolences to Maria, Teresa & Callum and all his wider family. Eck Broon - we love you and will miss you 💔

St. Columba’s Day celebrations underway in Derry following all night vigil at Long Tower An all night vigil was held as celebrations got underway for St. Columba’s Day.

The band have their first Major Championship tomorrow in Lurgan Park, Craigavon,

We take to the line at 11:58am in Grade 3a at the UK Championships

Best of luck to everyone tomorrow!

⏰🎶Just one week to go before Lurgan Park swirls to the sound of the finest pipe players and drummers as the UK Pipe Band Championship returns to the local landmark on Saturday 10 June 2023 from 10am – 6pm.

📣Further information and tickets for the event, including campervan and disabled parking bookings are available at visitarmagh.com/ukpipeband

We are looking forward to getting our 2023 season underway at the Mid Ulster Championships today in Cookstown!

We play at 12.36pm in Grade 3a 🎶🥁

We are looking forward to a fantastic day in Cookstown. Sunshine, Pipe Bands and Drum Majors. £5 entry fee for spectators - please bring cash.

Congratulations to Pipe Major Mark Hasson on becoming B Grade Piping Ulster Champion at yesterday’s Ulster Solo Piping & Drumming Championships,
Congratulations to Cahir Hasson who was runner up in the advanced Drum Pad section, and to CCaitríona Lloyd on 4th place in the C Grade Piping
Well done to Brian & Christy on two fantastic runs in C Grade Drumming!

Congratulations to Caitríona who placed 3rd in the Junior MSR 🏆🥉 and in the Hornpipe & Jig 🥉 at today’s Munster solos!

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The band were due to take part in the St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival Parade today but unfortunately most of the band have been struck down with the dreaded norovirus, leaving us with no option but to pull out.

We hope everyone has a happy and safe St Patrick’s Day ☘️