‘The
33rd South Of Ireland Band Championship’s take place this weekend in
Clonakilty with the Ardee & Lourdes Brass Band getting proceedings underway
at Astna Sq. Friday evening at 5pm.
‘Saturday
will see competition commence at 10:30am in the Clonakilty Community
College.
This
year 24 bands will participate in the festival – The most ever in the
competitions 33 years!
The
competition is divided into Senior, intermediate & junior categories, with
our own Clonakilty Brass Band participating in the Senior section this year!
- This years Ajudicators will be: Dr. Evelyn Grant - Junior Section.
- Mr. Denis Wilby - Intermediate & Senior Section
Once
the competition begins, bands will perform at various locations throughout the
town including as always Astna Sq.’
The
SOI BAND CHAMPIONSHIP Committee would also like to acknowledge the outpourings
of sympathy and good will for Clonakilty over the last week from all the
participating bands. It is our hope that the beautiful music of this year’s
event will go some way towards lightening the heavy hearts of the town.’
Clonakilty Brass Band
are having a Fundraising Duck Race on Sunday 8th July and in consideration for
the terrible flood that befell the town last week the Band would like to share
the proceeds with the Flood Relief Fund.
Race is starting at 1pm at the bridge at Emmet Square where the Lourdes Band will be playing and finish at the Whale Tail where the Clonakilty Brass Band will be playing.
Come along and enjoy the fun in honour of a great cause.
Race is starting at 1pm at the bridge at Emmet Square where the Lourdes Band will be playing and finish at the Whale Tail where the Clonakilty Brass Band will be playing.
Come along and enjoy the fun in honour of a great cause.
Ducks are a tenner
apiece and the winning duck scoops 300 Euros.
Contact 087-2752110
or 087-2070194 to get your chance to have the winning duck.
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