The Irish Pipe Band Association
Cumann Buidhean Píobairí na hÉireann
 
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Latest News:

22.05.2013
Latest Results
Results from the recent Pipe Band Competitions held in Northern Ireland (Lisburn & Co. Fermanagh Championships) are now available on the Latest News Page

14.05.2013
All Ireland Syllabus
Please note that the 2013 All Ireland Pipe Band Syllabus & Entry Form is now available on the Calendar Page

09.04.2013
Results from Pan Celtic Solos held on Saturday April 6th are now available on the Results Page

02.04.2013
Latest Updates
Updated South of Ireland Syllabus & Entry Form (Calendar page) and Southern Solo League 3 Results (Results 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