Drogheda Brass Band returned to the National Band Championships of Ireland at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone on Saturday last following a three-year COVID-19-enduced absence and came away with first place in Section 1 Brass, making what is surely one of the longest records for retaining a title – after they won the same section as champions in 2019, when the contest was last held!
The fabulous Turner Trophy returned to the band rooms of the Bohemian Centre, Ardee after the Ardee Concert Band s excellent performance in the Championship Con.