Kierans Motors, Drogheda, has entered into an exciting new partnership with Drogheda Brass Band, just ahead of the band’s Summer Sounds concert on Sunday July 28th.

Tony Kierans, Dealer Principal, was a member of the band in the past and decided to give something back to the band, in order to help with ongoing costs such as energy, heat and insurance – as well as focusing on helping the band’s School of Music and youth section. 

“We understand the importance of youth to any organization and we’re delighted to be able to help Drogheda Brass Band in this way,” said Tony.

Drogheda Brass Band has secured a record-equalling 15th national brass band championships, held at the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday 6th April.

The annual event, hosted by the Irish Association of Brass and Concert Bands (IABCB), saw a dozen bands compete across various categories. 

Due to a mixture of COVID-enforced issues, some players departing for foreign shores and recent departures from the band due to work commitments, we have a number of vacancies in the band.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the current national brass band champions of Ireland.

We currently have vacancies for the following positions: 

• Solo cornet 
• Eb Bass 
• Percussion 

The band currently rehearses twice a week - on Thursday nights at 8pm-10pm and on Sunday mornings at 11am-1pm.

Joe Sheils (RIP)
Joe Sheils began his banding career learning the trombone in the Drogheda Brass & Reed Band.

During the mid-1950s, a combination of need for new instruments and lack of funds almost put the band out of existence, and Joe decided to forego his musical ambitions to concentrate on committee work.

The multi-award-winning Drogheda Brass Band is recruiting for a new class of beginner students. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to read and play music in a fun group setting.

The band has a fantastic facility at East Coast Business Park that is the envy of bands around the country.

Under conductor John Carpenter, the band finishes its summer/autumn series of concerts when it entertains the crowds at the Oldbridge Harvest Fair on Sunday 25 September. 

The local group is now recruiting for its school of music, established in the 1980s.