Moira to host the Pipe Band Championships
July 31, 2017
Moira Demesne will provide the perfect setting for the 2017 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 5th August.
Organised in partnership with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland (RSPBANI) Branch, the glorious sounds of pipes and drums will grace the air in Moira when approximately forty five pipe bands and forty five drum majors will battle it out to be crowned 2017 champions.
There will be stiff competition in the arena as all the entrants from across Northern Ireland and further afield with the furthest travelling from Auckland, New Zealand hope to deliver first class performances.
Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee speaking at the Championship launch, said: “I am delighted that the Council has once again partnered with the RSPBANI to host a prestigious Pipe Band Championship. Over the years the Council has strengthened its relationship with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and I would like to thank all those in the Northern Ireland Branch for their work in helping to secure this event in Moira.
“Many residents enjoy the sounds of the ‘pipes and drums’ and the Council hopes they will join visitors to the area in Moira Demesne to enjoy this local experience that will certainly be a lovely day out for all the family. The sights and sounds of hundreds of pipers and drummers is spectacular and not to be missed.
“It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all competitors from near and far and I hope you all have an enjoyable day, regardless of the judging result! The Council is expecting large crowds to descend on Moira Demesne and is really looking forward to it.”
To ensure you enjoy the day there will also be a wide range of food and trade stalls to visit in Moira Demesne and remember there is a great selection of eateries and shops in the village itself.
The Council will also be exhibiting at the Championships to showcase what is going on in and around the City. The exhibition trailer will be open from 12 noon until 5.30pm - pop in and see what is on offer!
The competition will start at 11.00am and will run until approximately 6.15pm. Admission is free and car parking is available on site. Disabled parking is also available to blue badge holders.
For further information, please contact the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch on 028 9267 0445 or visit www.rspbani.org