We would like to sincerely acknowledge the financial contributions made by individuals, families, and friends of St.Fachtna's Silver Band. Without your support, it's maintenance would be impossible.
If you would like to contribute to, or join the band, please contact us

Upcoming Events

2024 Engagements

Sunday 17th March 3pm, St Patricks' Day Parade, Skibbereen

Saturday 6th July, South of Ireland Band Championships, Clonakilty


2023 Engagements

Friday 17th March 3pm, St Patricks day parade, Skibbereen

Sunday 2nd April 7pm, Fundraising concert West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen

Friday 21st April, Private wedding, Kenmare

Saturday 13th May, Skibbereen Farmers' Market 11am.

Friday 16th June, Abbestrewry Church, Skibbereen 8pm

Sunday 25th June, Lissard Estate, Skibbereen, 4pm

Saturday 1st July, South of Ireland Band Championship, Clonakilty 930am

Saturday 22nd July 11am, Skibbereen Farmer's Market

Sunday 13th August, Ballydehob Summer Festival 730pm

Saturday 19th August, Flag day collection, Skibbereen

Saturday 26th August, Cape Clear

Friday 22nd September, Skibbereen Heritage Night

Friday 27th October, Skibbereen Town (Sponsored by Cork County Council) 6pm 

Saturday 9th December, Skibbereen Farmer's Market, 11am

Friday 15th December, Bandhalls, AGM

Saturday 23rd December, Skibbereen Town 1130am.



2022 Engagements

Saturday 5th March 11am, Skibbereen Farmer's Market

Thursday 17th March 3pm, Skibbereen St Patrick's Day parade

Saturday 30th April 11am, Skibbereen Farmer's Market

Sunday 22nd May 230pm, Lissard Estate, Skibbereen

Sunday 5th June 130pm, Caheragh Memorial Park

Sunday 12th June, 4pm, Lissard Estate, Skibbereen

Saturday 25th June 2pm, Unionhall Lifeboats

Saturday 2nd July, South of Ireland Band Championships, Clonakilty

Saturday 16th July 1130am, Skibbereen Farmer's Market

Friday 22nd July 2022 715pm, Skibbereen Arts Festival, Bridge Street

Sunday 14th August 7pm, Ballydehob Summer Festival

Saturday 20th August, Cape Clear

Saturday 10th September 1130am, Skibbereen Farmer's Market

Friday 23rd September 6pm, Skibbereen Town, Culture Night

Saturday 26th November 2pm, Skibbereen Town

Saturday 10th December 2pm, Skibbereen Town

Sunday 18th December 730pm, Abbestrewry Carol Service

Saturday 24th December 11am, Skibbereen Town carols


2021 Engagements

Sunday 13th June 230pm, Skibbereen Retirement Village

Saturday 24th July 1130am, Skibbereen Farmers Market

Saturday 28th August, Cape Clear

Saturday 4th September 230pm, Skibbereen Retirement Village

Saturday 27th November 230pm, Skibbereen Town

Saturday 4th December 230pm, Skibbereen Town.

Saturday 18th December, 11am Skibbereen Farmers Market and Carols in the Town

2020 Engagements

Saturday 25th July 1130am, Skibbereen town.

Saturday 8th August 230pm, Skibbereen Retirement Village/Care home

Saturday 22nd August, Cape Clear

Saturday 12th December 11am, Skibbereen town

Sunday 20th December 230pm, Skibbereen town

Thursday 24th December 1345pm Carols in Skibereen Hospital and town


2019 Engagements

Sunday 17th March 230pm, St Patricks Day Parade, Skibbereen

Monday 18th March 3pm, Lisheen Charity Walk

Thursday 9th May 7pm, Skibbereen Community School

Saturday 8th June 1pm, Skibbereen Farmers Market

Saturday 15th June 2pm, Glebe Gardens, Baltimore

Sunday 23rd June, Processional March, Skibbereen

Saturday 6th July, Clonakilty Band Championship

Tuesday 9th July 530pm, Lissard Estate Private Function, Skibbereen

Thursday 11th July 615pm, Launch of Food Festival, Baltimore Castle

Friday 26th July 7pm, Skibbereen Arts Festival (Moondance)

Friday 2nd August 8pm, Castletownshend Parade

Sunday 4th August 11.15am, Castletownshend Maritime Mass

Friday 16th August, 6pm Ballydehob Summer Festival

Saturday 17th August 1130am, Soul Festival, Skibbereen

Sunday 25th August, Cape Clear

Saturday 7th September 6pm, West Cork Forum, Baltimore Sailing Club

Sunday 8th September 2.30pm, Baltimore

Sunday 15th September 12noon, Skibbereen Street Market,

Saturday 30th November 3pm, Skibbereen Town Carols

Sunday 1st December 630pm, Lisheen Carol Service

Friday 13th December 8pm, St Patricks Cathedral Carols, Skibbereen.

Saturday 14th December, Christmas Concert 5pm, Abbestrewry Church.

Sunday 22nd December 730pm, Abbestrewry Carol Service

Tuesday 24th December, Skibbereen town Christmas Carols.




2018 Engagements

Saturday 17th March St Patricks Day Parade Skibbereen

Sunday 18th March St Patricks Day Parade Dunmanway

Sunday 3rd June, Processional March, Skibbereen

Saturday 23rd June, Blowathon Fundraiser, Skibbereen

Friday 29th June, Private Wedding, Castletownshend

Wednesday 4th July, Skibbereen Food Festival Launch, Rathbarry (Change of Venue)

Saturday 7th July, South of Ireland Band Championship, Clonakilty.

Friday 27th July, Wild West Street Party. Skibbereen - Cancelled due to weather

Friday 3rd August, Castletownsend Parade

Sunday 5th August, Maritime Mass, Castletownsend

Sunday 12th August, Castlehaven Football Match.

Sunday 12th August, Ballydehob Festival 8pm.

Sunday 26th August, Cape Clear Island

Saturday 8th September, Belling Food Awards, Baltimore 5pm

Sunday 16th September, Food Festival Finally, Skibbereen

Sunday 9th December 630pm Carols at Lisheen Church

Saturday 22nd December, Carols around the town, Skibbereen 130pm

Sunday 23rd December 730pm Abbestrewry Christmas Carol Service.

Monday 24th December, Carols in Skibbereen Community Hospital and the Town Square


2017 Engagements

Saturday 27th May 2pm Recital at the Bridge, Skibbereen
Sunday 18th June Eucharistic Procession, Skibbereen
Saturday 1st July Clonakilty Band Championships
Saturday 8th July 2pm Recital at the Square, Skibbereen
Thursday 13th July 530pm Taste of West Cork Food Launch, Skibbereen
Friday 4th August 8pm Castletownshend Parade
Sunday 13th August 730pm Ballydehob Summer Parade
Friday 25th August 7pm West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen
Saturday 16th September 530pm Belling Food Awards, Baltimore
Sunday 17th September 12noon Skibbereen Street Market
Saturday 7th October 4pm, March for the O'Donovan Brothers, Skibbereen Town
Sunday 14th October 1245pm March in Bantry for Feel Good Festival
Saturday 2nd December 7pm West Cork Hotel pre performance for Charity Ball
Sunday 10th December 3pm Christmas Concert, Abbestrewry Church, Skibbereen
Friday 15th December, Times to be confirmed, Carols at St Patricks Cathedral, Skibbereen
Saturday 16th December, 3pm Carols on the Bridge, Skibbereen
Sunday 17th December, Times to be confirmed, Carols at Abbestrewery Church, Skibbereen