Ballycoan Pipe Band
| Ballycoan Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1935 |
| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Grade | 4a |
| Tartan | Royal Stewart |
| Notable honours |
10th place, 2006 Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championships 1st place, 2002 Grade 2 World Pipe Band Championships |
| Website | www.ballycoanpipeband.com |
Ballycoan Pipe Band is a competitive pipe band based in the Purdysburn area of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
History
The group was originally formed in 1935 in the village of Ballycoan. The band was promoted to grade one after winning all five RSPBA Majors in grade two during the 2002 competition season. Since entering the premier grade, the band has qualified for the final at the World Pipe Band Championships on five occasions (2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009), winning the qualifier in 2005 and 2009.
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