Singing in the rain...

St Fachtna's Silverband played to a soft drizzle in the peaceful town square of Skibbereen on Culture Night last Friday. If you didn't make it this year, make a note in your diary to be there next year - as its atmosphere is something special.

Culture Night, Skibbereen, 20.September 2013

A light drizzle and romantic lighting add to the peaceful atmosphere
 at the town square in Skibbereen on culture Night

St.Fachtna's Silver Band at Skibbereen Food Festival

The band has ensured a festive atmosphere from beginning to end of this year's food festival in Skibbereen, opening it in style at the Church Restaurant on the 3rd of September, and also playing at it's climax last Sunday. Join the band for more great music this coming Friday 20th of September: it's Culture Night!
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Food Festival Opening at the Church Restaurant

Playing in the sunshine at Skibbereen Food Festival.

No rest for the Band this Autumn!

Encouraged by the ever-ready support of  its town council and townspeople, the Band continues in its commitment to provide an atmosphere of culture and ceremony throughout Co.Cork.
Come and join us on our very extensive Autumn programme.

September

3rd September   Church Restaurant Recital     7pm

15th September     Food Festival Recital        3pm

20th September      Culture Night         7pm

For October events and details please visit our Events page

St.Fachtna's Silver Band reciting in Castletownshend this summer.

German band coming to Skibbereen.

 St.Fachtna's Silver band is practicing a selection of new marches in preparation for the visit of the German marching band:  Spielmanns- und Fanfarenzug Hahn Nethen,., which was formed in 1961 (not quite as old as us). The twinning will take place in Skibbereen this coming October.

German marching band coming to share some
 musical days with St.Fachtna's Silver Band

Table Quiz Night

Thankyou All for your generous support on our Flag Day last Friday!
The Band will be holding a fundraising "Table Quiz" on Friday 23rd of August
at Baby Hannaha's
 at  9.00pm.
Fee: €40 per table for 4 people                                All Welcome!

St.Fachtna's Silver Band marching past Levis's Pub
at Ballydehob Festival on Sunday 11th August 2013

Festive atmosphere on the streets of Ballydehob
11th August 2013