Skip to main content

90th anniversary of Upper Crossgar Pipe Band

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2924: tabled on 09 March 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes and celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Upper Crossgar Pipe Band; recognises the band’s significant contribution over nine decades to the musical and cultural heritage of County Down and Northern Ireland; commends the dedication and commitment of generations of pipers, drummers, tutors and volunteers who have sustained the band and encouraged young people to participate in traditional pipe band music; acknowledges the band’s long-standing record of success in national and international competitions, including recent achievement at the World Pipe Band Championships where the band’s drum corps secured a world title in Grade 4A in 2024; further notes the pride this success has brought to communities across Dromara, Ballynahinch and the surrounding district; and wishes all current and former members every success as they celebrate this important milestone and continue to promote the proud traditions of pipe band music for future generations.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.