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The band celebrated its 60th anniversary with a dinner in Lighter's Restaurant at Lisburn Civic Centre on 6th November. Among the 42 diners were five founder members, Lexie Burrows, Cecil McMullan, Frankie Nolan, Robert Doak and Beattie Doak. Robert Doak who now resides in Lanarkshire had flown in especially for the dinner. Four of the founder members were presented with cuff links and tie pins and Lexie Burrows who still plays with the band after 60 years was presented with a silver mounted inscribed practice chanter. Scott Wallace from St Laurence O'Toole Pipe Band, and a former member of Drumlough, presented Lexie with a 6/8 March he had composed for him and then played the tune for Lexie. After dinner the band relaxed and were entertained by the fabulous singing and guitar playing of Billy Paynter. The band were especially grateful for the attendance of the R.S.P.B.A. County Down Section Chairman, Willie Connolly and his good lady wife Bess.   Go to Gallery to see all the photos.

Band to receive civic reception by the Mayor of Lisburn on 29th November to mark the 60th anniversary.

The website for the Harry Ferguson Pipe Band is up and running.

Well Done Lauren!

Congratulations to our Drum Major, Lauren Hanna, on getting 4th place in the Juvenile grade at The World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, on 14th August 2010.  This was a great result for Lauren, especially since it is her first year competing in the older age group/grade.  

Harry Ferguson Memorial Pipe Band

A new venture in the form of a junior Pipe Band is in its infant stages.  The new band is named after Harry Ferguson, the famous local N. Ireland inventor.  The Band is now well and truly "up and running" and is being steered by Pipe Major Lexie Burrows.  It has already made some public appearances.  The Band practice takes place on Friday evenings, between 7pm and 9pm, at Drumlough Band Hall Hillsborough.  Adults and children, wether beginners or those already experienced in piping or drumming,  will be made equally welcome.  For those interested, please come to the hall at the given venue, day and time.

Members please log in to hear our ambassador's radio interview at Malahide 2007, you will find the link under piping sheet music.

Birthday celebrations planned.

Drumlough Pipe Band will be celebrating it's 60th birthday in July, the month it was formed almost 60 years ago. A special celebration dinner is being planned. Please check back for further details.

Drumlough and Bannatyne

Drumlough are now using the new Bannatyne system for season 2010 comprising of the Bannatyne Hide zipper bag, Bannatyne moisture control system.

For more information, please visit the Bannatyne website

We would like to thank Gordon Stafford and the staff at Bannatyne for all their help and advice concerning the change over to the new system.

We would also like to thank, Richard Fairnie of Piping Connections for his assistance and help over the years.