The band recently launched its first CD. Recorded at St. Columba's Church the CD contains many band favourites including some pieces that have brought us competition success in recent years. There are 15 tracks in total: Punchinello, The Power of Love, The Theme from Gladiator, Singin' in the Rain, Carillon,
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Our congratulations go to Rory McAllister (our solo euphonium) and his wife Susan on the recent birth of their baby boy Jack.
Bernard is said to be delighted at the arrival of his new grandson but slightly disappointed at his failure to appear at last Thursday's beginner class.
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The dates for next years national band championships have been announced: 29th and 30th of March. They will take place in Limerick. The set piece for our section is "Psalm 98" by Paul Hamilton
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We will be flying Ryanair from Shannon to Barcelona (Girona) on the 25th July 2008. At the airport a coach will pick us up and drive us over the Spanish border to Perpignan which is approximately 70km away. We will return home to Shannon on the 1st August 2008.
Members
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Ian McDonald (1st trombone) recently proposed to his girlfriend Claire and he was delighted when she said yes.
Wedding plans are still at the early stages, but will be released soon.
It was only later that Ian revealed they were walking home from the pub and what he actually said
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Brendan Campbell sadly passed away on Thursday 13th March. He had been battling with cancer for sometime. An excellent trombone player and a very likeable man, he will be missed by us all.
The link below shows Brendan playing with the Friendship Band of Northern Ireland at the Galway Oyster
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The band is being featured on Brian McLoughlin's radio show this weekend. It will be airing sometime between 08:00am and 08:45am on Sunday 29 June. The recording took place at a recent band rehearsal. It features some music as well as interviews with the band.
Thanks go to Brian McLoughlin
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Two of the band members are currently on their world travels. Aine McAlister and Meadhbh O'Sullivan left for South America a month ago. Keep up with their travels at:
www.getjealous.com/missymcall
Lucky bar stewards!
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Darren O'Connor was one of a handful of people chosen to represent his school in a trip to India. During the trip they will be taking part in community work out there. He has just left. Good luck to him. (And don't embarass yourself by ordering number 43 when your
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Congratulations to Ailin (one of our solo cornets) and her husband Shane on the recent arrival of their baby boy Killian.
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