Blanchardstown Brass Band and de Valera
Blanchardstown Brass Band with Eamon de Valera at his last stand as President of Ireland at Dublin Castle on May 20 1973.
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Blanchardstown Brass Band and de Valera
Blanchardstown Brass Band with Eamon de Valera at his last stand as President of Ireland at Dublin Castle on May 20 1973.
Courtesy of Blanchardstown Brass Band.Blanchardstown Brass Band has provided the music for many important events in the Dublin area throughout its existence.
This photo shows the band with Eamon de Valera at his last stand as President of Ireland at Dublin Castle on 20 May 1973.
Blanchardstown Brass Band, 1942
Blanchardstown Brass Band marching through Blanchardstown Village on St. Patricks's Day, 1942.
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Blanchardstown Brass Band, 1942
Blanchardstown Brass Band marching through Blanchardstown Village on St. Patricks's Day, 1942.
Courtesy of Blanchardstown Brass Band.This is an old photo of the band marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Blanchardstown in 1942.
Throughout its history, the band has welcomed invitations to play at many different events, including sports meetings, garden parties and religious processions.
Blanchardstown Brass Band, 2004
Blanchardstown Brass Band at the South Eastern Bands' Competition in Arklow, October 2004.
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Blanchardstown Brass Band, 2004
Blanchardstown Brass Band at the South Eastern Bands' Competition in Arklow, October 2004.
Courtesy of Blanchardstown Brass Band.Blanchardstown Brass Band continues to be successful and busy. It often takes part in band competitions. In May 2006, Fingal County Council presented the band with a crystal vase in honour of its 180th anniversary.
Click here to learn more about Blanchardstown Brass Band. If you live in Blanchardstown or close by, perhaps you could come along to a performance or even become a band member.