Ardee and District Cancer Support Xmas Market
We had a lovely festive day today at the Ardee & District Cancer Support Christmas Market in @ardee parish centre. Well Done to all the organisers it was a lovely afternoon 🎄🎶
Christmas Concert 2025
Annual Christmas Concert takes place on
🗓️Saturday 6th December
⏰8pm
📍Bohemian Centre
Remembrance Mass
Deceased Members Mass in Ardee church Sunday 9th November at 12pm
Loosing a Friend, Colleague and Band Stalwart
We were deeply saddened with the passing of our Honorary President, musical colleague and friend Kevin O’Brien.
Kevin was an integral part of our organisation over the years. A past chairperson of the band, he was a loyal hard working band member during his time at the helm.
An accomplished tuba player, Kevin was the backbone to our senior band for many years and was a huge part in helping the band achieve accolades both nationally and internationally.
We extend our sincere sympathy to our band members Paul and AnnaMaria and to Kevin’s extended family on his passing.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Youth Committee Bake Sale
Our Youth Committee had a very successful bake sale once again this year following the success of the 2024 event. They held the sale alongside running a raffle for 2 Emerald Park Tickets. The lucky winner of the raffle was Helen OShea.
NIBA – 4 IN A ROW 🏆
The 107th Championship of Ireland Bands contest were held over two october Saturdays in the Market Place Theatre in Armagh. The first of the competitions was last Saturday, 11th October when Ardee Intermezzo Ensemble took to the stage for the fourth grade concert section. Under their Musical Director James MacCafferty the 35 strong Ensemble performed four compositions to try and retain the title of 4th Grade Concert Winners. They performed Clutch, Gabriels Oboe ft. Flute Solo by Hollie Reilly, Shadow Realm and Escape for their entry, which on the day was live streamed on the Facebook page of the North of Ireland Bands Association for the first time in it’s history. Their Senior Band were up next in the fight to retain their championship title and strive to make it four in a row for the prestigious Turner Trophy. The 50 strong band took to the stage under their Musical Director Ronan O’Reilly performing ‘Symphonic Overture’ by James Barnes. The adjudicator for the day was Liz Childs. Both bands hadn’t long to wait as the adjudication took place before lunch. The decision of the days adjudicator Liz Childs was in anticipation of all 90 members of Ardee’s playing Contingent. After a short speech about her morning of judging the results were announced and without further adue both bands were crowned Champions of the Fourth Grade Concert and Championship Concert sections respectively. The intermezzo Ensemble were presented with a Plaque, Medals and Certificate from Liz Childs and for the 4th year in a row the senior band were presented with the very prestigious Turner Trophy, collected by MD Ronan O’Reilly. It’s the senior band’s 12th time winning the event and one they first won forty years ago in 1985. In winning they now become the joint most successful band from the Republic of Ireland at the event. The Ardee Intermezzo Ensemble made history becoming the first Concert Band to be live streamed at a contest on the island of Ireland when they performed excellently to become fourth grade Champions of Ireland!
Culture Night
We had a lovely afternoon in Ardee Library celebrating Culture night with MD James MacCafferty at the Helm and followed by @ukeandrollers for a wonderful performance also. A really enjoyable end to the week #CultureNight2025 @lccartsoffice @louthcountycouncil
Kingscourt Band Festival
Sunday 14th September 2025
Massed band performance of Young Amadeus
New Members – New Recorder Group
A very warm welcome to our 18 new members who joined us last Friday evening. They were introduced to their tutor Gerry and even learned their first note “b” 🎶🎵
We hope your enjoy your time with us and have fun along the way on your musical journey.
Our Annual Church Gate Collection takes place this weekend Saturday 23rd Aug evening and 24th Aug, Sunday morning in Ardee. Thanks to all who support in year in Year Out, We couldn’t do it wihout you.
Farmleigh Recital
We’re in Farmleigh tomorrow afternoon, Sunday 20th July, and if you’re around before the gig we’ll be having our annual band picnic before the performance. We love tthis engagemen every year as we perform in the pretigious location in Pheonix Park, Dublin.
IYWE 2025
Great to have a huge Ardee contingent with IYWE who have our own Ronan, Sophie, Ellen, Ryan, Tom & Ruby traveling with them in Austria no Less!
All under the capable baton of our musical MD Maestro Ronan O’Reilly!
Clonakilty 2025
It wasn’t our weekend for prizes but we had a ball in Clonakilty for the South of Ireland Band Championships.
Enjoy the video of Godzilla Eats Las Vegas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGwcnDJiUmo
Louth County Council Community Awareness Day in the Fairgreen, Ardee
Ardee Concert Band performed many hits like Legend’s of Soul at the Louth County Council Community Awareness Day in the Fairgreen, Ardee, conducted by James MacCafferty, Big Dog and an Emoji 
We had a great day today, loads of people around, loads of dogs, a lovely atmosphere
Awards Night
Join us tomorrow evening 17th June from 7.30pm as we award this year’s accomplishments to our very hard working members on their Grade and Assessments exams
All Welcome to attend this short Ceremony
Dundalk Show
We will be performing at the Dundalk Show in Bellurgan from 2:30 – 4pm tomorrow, see you there 
Jackpot Winner
Congratulations to Margaret Carry who won last night’s Jackpot of €6800 receiving her cheque from our star caller Tom Lennon 
Festival of Champions
What an honour it was to host the 1st Old Boys Band – Belfast last evening here at home in the Bohemian Centre.
It was a true night of music as we came together for the “Festival of Champions”. Every member gave it their all and congratulations to all the soloists on the night also; you performed with such Grace.
Watch this space … as we can see another collaboration in the not so distant future.
And don’t Jonathon and Ronan looked chuffed with themselves with all the combined silverware won this Year it’s all a Team effort
Exams 2025
The scene is set here at Ardee Concert Band for the first day of RIAM grade exams where 41 members of the band will sit Grade 2 to Grade 8 exams. Very best of luck to all 41 members and a huge thank you to all their tutors who give up so much of their time to teach our members.
Louths All Ireland Champions wish the Louth GAA Senior team the best of luck in Sunday’s Final! 
#louthgaa#LeinsterFinal#louthvmeathLouth GAA, Click below for Video https://www.facebook.com/100064591663686/videos/1153489783194499
Oldbridge, Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre
Blue skies over Oldbridge House Victorian Walled Garden and everyone enjoying beautiful music with the Ardee Concert Band today, 5 May 2025
Photographs courtesy of Paul Campbell and Graham Hartnett
Navan Choral Festival
Congratulations to George and Rebecca and to all the members of Ardee Concert Band who performed today in Navan Choral and Instrumental Festival
We had 9 members taking part in the Navan Choral & Instrumental Festival today; Olivia Doolan Trumpet, George Doolan Trumpet, Emma Boyle Trumpet, Anna Callaghan Clarinet, Sophie O’Brien Clarinet, Tadhg Doolan Trombone, Poppy Madden, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Charlotte O’Shea
Well done to all for performing in such a prestigious event, you should be so Proud.
Once again Ardee Concert Band are on the Podium 
IABCB 2025 Hosts and Winners
Ardee Concert Band were proud to be hosting the 57th National Band Championships for the first time in it’s history last Saturday, April 26th in the Main Hall of the Bohemian Centre on Jervis Street. The day was a great success and was topped off when the Ardee Senior Band scooped 4 of the days biggest awards.
They topped Section 1 Concert taking First Prize in their first ever home win, Best Supporting Section for their Double Reed Players; Betty Roddy, Gerry Farrell and Wendel Freitas. Ardee’s Brass Section took home Best Brass award and the pinacle award of; Best Band of the Championships was also awarded to the host Band under their Musical Director Mr. Ronan O’Reilly. The adjudicator for the day Dr. Jonathon Corry complemented the community band on a fine Performance with Great Technique, which was well directed.
Alongside this tremendous achievement the Ardee Intermezzo Ensemble won 2nd place in Section 3 Concert just behind a winning St Mary’s Brass and Reed Band of Kingscourt. Ardee’s Ensemble had 40 young members playing, many of whom for the first time in a competition under the Direction of Mr James MacCafferty. This is a huge experience for these young musicians and coming away with a win in their first competitive Session is an added Bonus. “Musicianship in Ardee Concert Band is in a strong position and the future is well and truly secure for many years to come”, said Band PRO Sinéad Behan.
The best of Irish Brass and Concert Bands showcased their talents to compete for national honours on the day. 16 bands from across the country including Dublin, Kildare , Galway, Louth, Cavan, Offaly, Meath and Wicklow competed in a number of different Concert and Brass Section competitions in the day-long event adjudicated by Belfast Based, Dr Jonathon Corry; Musical Director of the 1st Old Boys Brass Band.
Reel of the best week ; https://www.facebook.com/reel/712595674570929
IABCB ANNOUNCEMENT
Ardee Concert Band is hosting the National Band Championships on Saturday 26th April in the Bohemian Centre. The best of Irish Brass and Concert Bands showcase their talents and compete for national honours.
16 bands from across the country ( Dublin, Kildare , Galway, Louth, Cavan, Offaly, Meath, Wicklow) are landing in Ardee to compete in a number of different competition sections in a day-long event. This will mean a large influx of people into Ardee on the day and we are encouraging them to avail of the services and sights that Ardee has on offer.
All are welcome to attend to watch the competition and to experience a high level of musicianship from across the country. €5 per person for Day Entry
Easter Raffle
Ardee Concert Band are running an Easter Raffle €2 a line, Lines available from Jayne (Senior/ Junior Band) Andrea (intermezzo) http://revolut.me/jayne421w. Don’t forget to include your Full Name and Phone number on any Revolut transfers
St Patricks Day 2025
we were all delighted to be part of this 50-strong band who led the Ardee St Patricks Day Parade yesterday, well done to all members, young and old, who put up such a great show
Youth Bowling Trip
38 members of the under 18s from the Ardee Concert Band. Spent the morning in Drogheda bowling 
. Everyone had a brilliant time
Artane Band Senior Band Combined Concert
1 week since our Joint Concert with Artane Senior Band , what an enjoyable night for all, and everyone who we spoke too had a great night and amazing feedback from all. Here’s a snippet of “Eye of the Tiger” from the Joint Ensemble with Ronan O’Reilly at the Helm
Link Here:https://www.facebook.com/100064591663686/videos/1358053705214418
Ardee Concert Band are delighted to welcome and join forces with Artane Senior Band in the 
Bohemian Centre on 
Saturday 1st March for a musical feast “Music of the Decades” concert.
Featuring music from the 60’s 70’s & 80’s , and artists like Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Queen and Bon Jovi to name a few, we’ll have music to suit every one
The Show starts at 8pm with entry payable at the door on the night; adults entry €10 and under 18s Entry €5.
AGM 2025
Thank you to all who attended last nights AGM, The following people have been voted in to sit as officers for the incoming committee for 2025.
Vice Chairperson – Karen McCormack
Secretary – Deirdre Walsh
Assistant Secretary – Tim OCallaghan
Treasurer – Peter McKeever
Winning Form
Massive congratulations to Ardee Concert Band member Tadhg Doolan on winning 2nd prize in the Under 15 Solo Competition organised by Brass Bands Northern Ireland. Tadhg was playing trombone and competing against young soloists from some of the best brass bands in Northern Ireland
Band Members undertake Defence Forces Work Experience
Congratulations to three members of Ardee Concert Band, Anna Callaghan, George Doolan and Emma Boyle who took part in a week-long Transition Year work placement with the Defence Forces School of Music in Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines.
They are picture here with Ardee member Aisling Reilly after playing with the Army No. 1 Band in Castleknock.
Bingo Cancelled – Weather Warning
Happy New Year for 2025