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Latest News:

19.01.2012
Musical requirements for IPBA Grade 4 contests for 2012
are now available on the Latest News Page

17.01.2012
Accomodation Rates for All Ireland Pipe Band Championships, Ballina, Co. Mayo
For more info see the Latest News Page

17.01.2012
15th Annual Piobaireachd Competition
Saturday 28th January at 10am sharp in Loch Garmen Arms, Gorey For more info see the Latest News Page

28.11.2011
Two great new Pipe Band programmes on BBC 2 Northern Ireland
Pipe Dreamers braodcasts on Wednesday 30th Nov & Wednesday 7th December. For more info see the Latest News Page

21.11.2011
New Ross & District PB Annual Concert
Saturday 10th December. See more on the Latest News Page

08.11.2011
Leinster Branch Solo Results.
These are now available on the Latest News Page

02.11.2011
Tullamore PB Celebrates Centenary with Gala Concert.
St Colmcille's Pipe Band will mark its centenary on 11-11-2011 with a gala concert at the Tullamore Court Hotel. See Latest News Page

13.10.2011
IPBA Grading Decisions 2012
This is now available on the News Page.

06.10.2011
Leinster Solo Championships Syllabus/Entry Form
This is now available on the Calendar Page. Please note change of date to 5th November.

30.09.2011
IPBA Champion of Champion Bands 2011
This is now available on the Latest News.

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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: 2nd July 2011

Venue: Leisure Complex,
Lisburn, Co. Down


2011 PIPE BAND
CONTEST SEASON


Starts: 30th April - Castleblaney

Ends: 3rd September - Malahide