The 2024 AGM of the IPBA

The AGM of the Irish Pipe Band Association took place in the Hibernian Hotel in Mallow on Saturday 20^th. January. For the first time in our history, we held a blended meeting with some bands attending in person and others attending via zoom.

This AGM was particularly noteworthy as it marked the last official act of our long serving President Con O’Connell .

A number of presentations were made to Con on his retirement including a booklet detailing his contribution to the IPBA and other cultural organisations in Ireland and giving some background on his family life and career in the Irish Tourism sector.

Con was also presented with a tune written in his honour by Pipe Major Tim Farrelly  of the St. Joseph’s, Clondalkin, Pipe Band.

Chairman of the RSPBA ,Northern Ireland Branch, Alastair Patterson, made the long trip down from County Tyrone to present Con with a commemorative plaque.

Pipe Major Terry Tully, was duly proposed as the incoming President, and Con officially presented Terry with the chain of office.

Tim Farrelly’s Tune ‘Ivernia’ dedicated to Con O’Conaill

Click here for a chanter recording of ‘Ivernia’

Read or download the Con O’Conaill booklet.