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The unique event was held in the carpark of the Glencarn Hotel and a total of 13 bands from north and south of the border were in attendance. President of Castleblayney Chamber of Commerce Mr Patrick McFadden welcomed everyone to the town and extended his thanks to the Gardai for ensuring the free-flow of traffic. Mr McFadden also expressed gratitude to the key organiser of the Pipe Band Championships, Vincent Boyd for the excellent arrangement of the competition. Finally, Mr McFadden thanked all the bands for being present in Castleblayney and said he hoped to see them all back again in years to come. Town Mayor Joe Brennan added that he was delighted to be present to witness such an excellent performance from all the top bands in Castleblayney. The winners on the day are listed below.
Grade 5/4B
1st - 2nd – Bellaghy – 3rd – Clontibret – Monaghan - Patsy Prunty Perpetual Shield
Grade 4/4A
1st - Thiepval Memorial – Donegal - Eddie Sweeney Memorial Cup 2nd – Bellaghy –
Grade 3B
1st – Colmcille – 2nd - Quinn Memorial – 3rd - Thiepval Memorial – Donegal - Eddie John Hughes Shield
Grade 3A 1st - Quinn Memorial – 2nd – Colmcille – 3 rd – Raffrey – Down - Brennan Family Perpetual Shield
Grade 2 1st - Howard Memorial – Tyrone - Tommy Murphy Perpetual Cup 2nd – Raffrey – Down - O’Neill Perpetual Shield
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A LARGE crowd turned out in Castleblayney on Saturday last, 24 April for the Co Monaghan Pipe Band Championships.