P and A Grade Overall Winner: G Walker
B Grade Overall: Iain Ruaridh Finlayson
Under 15 Overall: A McPhee
Under 18 Overall: G Stewart
General News
Royal Celtic Society Cup :- Chanter Under 12
1st Donnie McKerral (Campbeltown)
2nd Jason Cordell (Campbeltown)
3rd Cameron Ronald (Southend)
4th Michael McKinlay (Campbeltown)
5th Cameron Wylie (Campbeltown)
6th Andrew Carlin (Campbeltown)
The Friends of Ireland Trophy for the most promising player not in the prize list Alison McGuire (Campbeltown)
This article appeared in the Guardian news paper.
For generations, its sharp and unmistakeable sound has struck fear into Scotland’s enemies, emboldened its troops in battle and helped define its national identity. Every year, tourists in their tens of thousands flock to Edinburgh Castle to applaud the massed pipe bands of Scotland’s regiments.
John Leamy of Co. Claire was the third recipient of the Irish Silver Medal last Saturday in Limerick. Competitors have to submit 4 set tunes from this years Silver Medal list. The judge was Andrew Wright.
10 pipers took part and the results are as follows;
Silver Medal
1st John Leamy
2nd Peter Donnan
3rd Emmet Conway (N. Ireland)
The former winners Piobaireachd was won by Andrew Carlisle, 2nd Jonathan Greenlees, 3rd John Leamy.
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This year the National Piping Centre is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its offical opening, and is holding a composing competition for the occassion. » Read more
Due to unforseen circumstances the recital on Thursday 1st May by John Wilson and Allan MacDonald has been cancelled. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and a full refund is available if you have purchased a ticket in advance.
The new evening class term commences on Saturday 19th April and runs for ten weeks, finishing on Thursday 26th June.
All details and enrolment forms are available on the Evening Classes page.
The National Piping Centre are offering fantastic early bird prices for all our overseas schools. To get this special offer and save $50 book your place before the following dates. » Read more
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.
