Virtual Music Concert

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 28 Jun 2020

Like many other events this year the South of Ireland Band Championships due to be held on 4th July unfortunately had to be cancelled. After 40 years it was felt that we couldn't let the day pass without providing band music for all the people who for so many years have looked forward to the 1st Saturday in July for their band music 'fix'.

So at 10.30 a.m. on 4th July the public will have an opportunity to view and listen to bands who have participated in the competition over the years by visiting the South of Ireland Band Championships website www.soibandchampionships.ie

This is not a competition and will not be a movie of all the bands participating. Instead it will follow as close as possible the format of previous South of Ireland Band Championships programmes…

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Reminder re Music Videos

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 17 Jun 2020

Dear Friends,

I hope you are all well and keeping safe!

Thanks to all the Bands who have sent in their YouTube links which will be put on our “South of Ireland Band Championships” website & also on Facebook at 10am Saturday 4th July 2020.

Just a reminder to those who have yet to send in their YouTube links please do so by Friday 26th June 2020.

Best Regards,

Gerald O Driscoll,

Bands Coordinator.

South of Ireland Band Championships.

email: [email protected]

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Music Videos

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 15 May 2020

Dear Friends,

I hope you are all well and keeping safe!

To mark this year’s event on July the 4th the committee of the “South of Ireland Band Championships” are asking any band that has taken part in our competition over the years who would like to send a u-tube link of a musical piece that your band has recently recorded or alternatively of an existing musical recording from the bands archive on u tube, this would also suffice.

The closing date for receipt of recordings would be Friday the 26th June 2020.

These recordings would then be put up on our “South of Ireland Band “ website and also on Facebook at 10am on Saturday the 4th of July 2020 for all to enjoy and keep the spirit of the festival alive until we all meet again to joyfully celebrate the…

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2020 South of Ireland Band Championship Cancelled

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 22 Apr 2020

Due to the Covid-19 virus and the current advice from the HSE and Government in regards to social distancing and the ongoing concern about the spread of this virus, it is with great regret that we have had to cancel this year’s “South of Ireland Band Championships”. For those bands that have send in their entry fee, I will be in touch with them within the next few days in regards to entry fee cancellation.

Let’s all look forward to July 2021 to celebrate our 41st festival and in the meantime please keep safe!

Yours in Music,

Gerald O Driscoll,

Bands Coordinator.

South of Ireland Band Championships

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Updating All Bands

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 02 Apr 2020

41st South of Ireland Band Championships, Clonakilty Saturday, 4th July, 2020

Update to all Bands in regards to entry date for the 41st South of Ireland Band Championships.

Due to the current Covid-19 situation which we are all currently experiencing the entry date for all bands will be extended to Thursday April the 30th.

I would encourage all bands that have not yet sent in their entry form and entry fee to do so within this time frame.



Best Regards and take care.

Gerald O Driscoll,

Competition Coordinator.

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Rules and Entry Form

By Gerald O'Driscoll

Gerald O'Driscoll Published 06 Mar 2020

06 Mar 2020 Tagged invitation

Clonakilty will celebrate its annual Bands Day with the 41st South of Ireland Band Championships on Saturday, July 4th.

Once again we look forward to welcoming you all to an occasion which will be as successful and enjoyable as in the past. Each year the recitals on the streets are warmly received and with your kind co-operation we hope to follow the same format again this year.

As we expect many visitors to town on that weekend it is important that bands staying overnight should book accommodation without delay. Contact Clonakilty Tourist Office at 023-8833226 or email [email protected]

The 2020 Entry Form can be downloaded here

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