History

The Brian Boru Pipe Band was founded in 1998 with the goal of teaching young people the arts of piping and drumming, but has since opened its ranks to teaching adults as well.

The Irish National Tartan was chosen for the kilts and the band proudly bears the name of the first king of Ireland. The band is proud of its regimental dress and its strong musical ability. We offer our services to the local Fire and Police Departments in the Cape Cod area and have performed at many of their functions.

If you currently play the pipes or drums or wish to learn this ancient art, please contact us by phone at (508)322-0240 and talk with the Band Manager Dave Wilson.

The Brian Boru Pipe Band has performed with:

Patty Keenan & Jerry O'Sullivan

The Noel Henry Irish Show Band

Liam Maguire

Haines & Leighton

Celtic Tide

Skip Healy

Tommy Makem

The Cape Cod Symphony

The Brian Boru Band has traveled to:

Killkenny Ireland

All Ireland Pipe Band Competition 2000

Sommerside, Prince Edward Island Highland Games

Workshop at the College of Piping - 2002

Greenfield, NH

Southern New Hampshire Highland Games June 2003

Placed 2nd in Grade V band competition

Letterkenny Donegal Ireland

All Ireland Pipe Band Competition 2004

Jaffrey, NH

Southern New Hampshire Highland Games June 2006

Placed 5th overall in Grade V band competition

Drumline placing 2nd

Northhampton, MA

Glasgowlands Scottish Festival, Placed 5th of 11 grade V bands

Loon Mtn., NH 2006

New Hampshire Highland Games, at which Brian Boru placed 3rd of 14 grade V bands and won the Agnes Hamilton Memorial Trophy for most improved grade V band.

Manchester, NH 2007

Scottish Arts Indoor Festival, Placed 2nd in grade V bands.

Greenfield, MA 2007

Western MA Highland Games, Brian Boru placed 1st in Grade V Bands

In 2008 the Brian Boru Pipe Band was elevated to Grade IV