The Irish Pipe Band Association
Cumann Buidhean Píobairí na hÉireann

 
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Latest News:

17.06.2013
Craigavon & District Results
Results from the 2013 Craigavon & District Pipe Band Championships held on Saturday June 15th are now available on the
Latest News Page

11.06.2013
Arklow Seabreeze Festival
Syllabus/Entry Form now available on the
Calendar Page.

09.06.2013
Mid Ulster PB Results
Results from the 2013 Mid Ulster PB Championships held at Cookstown on June 8th are now available on the
Latest News Page.

05.06.2013
Latest Results
Results from Cobh are now available on the
Results Page

26.05.2013
Scottish PB Results & East of Ireland Syllabus
Results from the 2013 Scottish PB Championships held at Bathgate on May 25th are now available on the
Latest News Page.
Also the Syllabus & Entry Form for the East of Ireland Festival of Piping to be held on June 30th in Howth is now ready for download from the Calendar Page.

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Official Website of the Irish Pipe Band Association (IPBA).
The IPBA was founded with an aim to promote and encourage, the culture and advancement of Piping and Drumming,
and a bond and fellowship between all Pipers and Drummers.

The IPBA have a system of Rules under which Pipe Band and Solo Contests take place, as well as running numberous
courses and examinations.

The Irish College of Piping and Drumming is recognised as the Official Educational Authority within the Association.
The IPBA associates itself with any cultural, musical, social or educational organisation which promotes its objectives.

ALL IRELAND PB CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date: Saturday 6th July 2013

Venue: St. Columb's Park, City of Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Time: From 11am

Syllabus & Entry Form

Current (2012) All Ireland Champions

Grade 1: F.M. Montgomery
Grade 2: Cullen Co. Cork
Grade 3a: St. Laurence O'Toole
Grade 3b: Gransha
Grade 4a: New Ross & District
Grade 4b: Clogher & District

ALL IRELAND SOLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Date: Saturday 21st September 2013

Venue: Trinity Community School, Ballymun, Dublin 9

Time: From 10am

 

Current (2012) All Ireland Champions

Senior Piping: Alasdair Henderson
Senior Drumming: Steven McWhirter
Piobaireachd A: Alasdair Henderson
Intermediate Piping: Scott Wallace
Intermediate Drumming: Grant Cassidy
Piobaireachd B: Alan Campbell




Achievements at RSPBA Majors

World Championships
2012 - Bands

New Ross & District [4A]
Champions

St Laurence O’Toole [3A]
3rd

Achill PB [4A]
4th

St. Laurence O’Toole [1]
5th

Manorcunningham [2]
8th

St. Finbarr’s [2]
11th

Gorey PB [4B]
12th

World Championships
2012 - Drums

St Laurence O’Toole [3A]
Champions

New Ross and District [4A]
Champions

European Championship 2012 - Bands
New Ross and District [4A]
2nd
Achill PB[4A]
3rd
St Colmcille Tullamore [4A]
5th
St Laurence O’Toole [1]
3rd
St Laurence O’Toole [3A]
3rd

Thiepval Memorial [3B]
6th