Once again the band went on its annual trip overseas to Cape Clear. The weather was stunning and there was a good crowd there to watch our performances at the 2 pubs on the Island. Thanks again to Mary O'Driscoll for inviting us and we hope to be back again next year.
It was great to be involved for another year with the Ballydehob Summer Festival, Sunday 13th August 2023. The band lead the parade through the town before performing outside for the audience on the night. Good to see everyone out there again.
Despite the poor weather we managed to get out to the Skibbereen Farmers' market and did a short recital before the rain came down. It was great to see our supporters there while the weather held for us briefly.
We were very pleased to be back again this year at the South of Ireland Band Championships in Clonakilty. We had a stand in Conductor Sean Cotter and we played our programme of Colonel Bogey, Eternal Flame, Black and White Rag and Lay all your love on me. The tunes went down well and we won the adjudicator's award for best soloist by Amie O'Driscoll in the Black and White rag. We then went into town and played 2 slots, 1 outside Scally's Supervalu and the other outside Shanley's Bar. A great day out.
A great day out in the sunshine and a lovely setting. We were present again for the 2nd year running of the Lion's Club fundraising event in Liss Ard estate. We opened the day and were followed by 2 Jacks and Jill on what hopefully was a successful day for them.
It was our pleasure to be involved with the Ilen Vibe Choir on Friday 16th June in Abbestrewry Church, Skibbereen, We took part in a fundraising concert for St Patricks National School Autism unit. A great evening and hopefully a successful fundraiser for them.
