Churchtown Pipe Band
Welcome
Churchtown Pipe Band, which is located in the Castlemitchell area of Athy in Co. Kildare, was founded in 1919 during the War of Independence. The band continued to go from strength to strength with members like Gerry Byrne winning the All Ireland Solo Piping competitions, the band was broadcasting on national radio from 1935 to 1955. During these years the band excelled in competitions all over Ireland.
After many years of inactivity the present band was restarted by Jimmy Fennelly and it has been a great success ever since. In 2009 the band got an invitation to play in Grandvillier in France, which is twinned with Athy, to mark the commemoration of Bastille Day. The band had the honour of playing for President Mary McAleese in 2009, 2010 and 2011 when she officially opened the National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
Churchtown Pipe Band have had the pleasure of leading our local Athy St. Patrick's Day Parade for many years. The band have played at various parades, football matches, weddings, funerals and charity events around Ireland. We are pleased to discuss the needs of event organisers.
It was with deep sadness that our band leader and great friend, Jimmy, passed away in October 2015 after a short illness. We will always cherish his memory and vow to keep the band going in his memory. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Churchtown Pipe Band are always delighted to have new members. The band practises every Thursday at 9pm in Castlemitchell Hall.
After many years of inactivity the present band was restarted by Jimmy Fennelly and it has been a great success ever since. In 2009 the band got an invitation to play in Grandvillier in France, which is twinned with Athy, to mark the commemoration of Bastille Day. The band had the honour of playing for President Mary McAleese in 2009, 2010 and 2011 when she officially opened the National Ploughing Championships in Athy.
Churchtown Pipe Band have had the pleasure of leading our local Athy St. Patrick's Day Parade for many years. The band have played at various parades, football matches, weddings, funerals and charity events around Ireland. We are pleased to discuss the needs of event organisers.
It was with deep sadness that our band leader and great friend, Jimmy, passed away in October 2015 after a short illness. We will always cherish his memory and vow to keep the band going in his memory. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Churchtown Pipe Band are always delighted to have new members. The band practises every Thursday at 9pm in Castlemitchell Hall.
