More awards earned by Downpatrick band

More awards earned by Downpatrick band

14 August 2013

THE St. Miguel Youth Band swept the board at the UMBA (Ulster Marching Band Association) finals in Bundoran at the weekend.

The Downpatrick band

was awarded first place in Grade 1 Senior Accordion, Best Overall Music, Best Overall Drumming, Best Overall Marching and Discipline,

Best Overall Drum Major, Best Band on Parade, as well as the big one — UMBA Band of the Year 2013.

The band, which is also currently County Down and Ulster Senior Fleádh Champions, are hoping for even more success this weekend as they compete at the All Ireland Fleádh in Derry for the ultimate title — All Ireland Senior Champions.

Band chairman Liam Rafferty said: “No matter the result on Sunday at the All Ireland Fleádh, the band have done both Downpatrick and County Down proud and I am extremely proud of each and every single member for their hard work and dedication.”