The promoters of the European Pipe Band Championships have sent this: The countdown is on to Piping Inverness with tickets now on sale.  Piping Inverness, which incorporates the European Pipe Band Championships, takes place in Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 29th June 2019. Thousands of visitors made up of locals, tourists and the piping community, are expected to attend the one-day event.  It was announced back in June 2018 that the…

The Northern Meeting Piping competitions have attracted a new sponsor. The Clan Donald Lands Trust has become the main sponsor of the prestigious Clasp piobaireachd at the Northern Meeting offering a new trophy and increased prize money.  The competition, which began in Inverness in 1841, will take place at Eden Court Theatre at the end of August.  Major General Seymour Monro, Chairman of the Northern Meeting Piping Trustees, said he was…

By Collette McCulloch The Irish Piobaireachd Society held its annual contest and master class in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork on Saturday, February 2nd. Mitchelstown lies in the shadow of the Kilworth Hills made famous by GS McLennan in his retreat march of the same name. We were delighted to welcome back Dr Jack Taylor who, after a day of adjudicating the event, took an enthusiastic group from all levels through the Battle…