The Irish Pipe Band Association
Cumann Buidhean Píobairí na hÉireann

Latest News:

02.05.2012
Championship Results now available
See the Results Page

20.04.2012
Draw & Timetable for the 2012 Monaghan Pipe Band Championships is now available.
See the Latest News Page

25.03.2012
Syllabus & Entry Form for the 2012 All Ireland Pipe Band Championships is now available.
See the Latest News Page

24.03.2012
RSPBA Important Information re Major Championships 2013 - 2015
See the Latest News Page

24.03.2012
James Russell R.I.P.
1917-2012
James Russell, otherwise know as Jemmy from the well know Black Raven Pipe Band in Lusk Co. Dublin Ireland died March 2nd after a short illness. See Latest News Page

07.03.2012
Results of the Solo League Leg I 2012
These are now available on the Results Page.

18.02.2012
Updated details of all IPBA Registered Bands for 2012 are now available here.
Also the IPBA Contest Rules has been updated. See the Documents page.

08.02.2012
Entry Forms for Contests 2012 Now Available
See the Calendar Page

04.02.2012
The Annual Irish Piobaireachd Society Contest
Results now available see the Latest News Page

30.01.2012
Calendar of Events 2012
This is now available see the Calendar Page

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

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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 2012 Date:7th July Venue: Rugby Club, Ballina, Co. Mayo

2012 PIPE BAND CONTEST SEASON Starts: 28th April - Castleblaney Ends: 1st September - Malahide