To celebrate the momentous occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Dooagh National School Band 1966-2016, The Dooagh Pipe Band have decided to host a night of celebration with Music, Raffle, Slideshow and Finger Food on Easter Monday 28th March at 9pm in Lourdie’s, Dooagh following the School Band’s Historic march in Newport earlier that day. (No charge/donation required).
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BLIAIN AR OILEÁN ACLA 4-4
News, videoWatched an enjoyable Irish language programme over the weekend about Achill Island. Preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Dooagh School Band is featured.
Dooagh Day 2016 Promo Video
Events, News, videoDooagh Day is getting ready for 2016 and have released a video with footage from the event from last year.
Dooagh Day 2016 – Sunday July 10th!
Celebrate your Village!
Congratulations to Keel Pipe Band on their 70th Anniversary!
Events, NewsNew Year’s Dance 2016
Events, NewsNew Year’s Night Dance 2016
Friday January 1st 2016 22:00
Celebrate the first day of 2016 with the Dooagh Pipe Band at our New Year’s Day Dance*!
Dance the night away with regular favourites “Cheers!” in the Ballroom of The Wavecrest Hotel on Friday 1st of January 2016 and enjoy an appearance from the Dooagh Pipe Band!
Door prize of a Dinner for Two in Mango’s Restaurant, Westport, sponspored by Pat Kelly plus a raffle on the night with some great prizes!
Doors open at 9.30pm, Tickets are €10 and will be on Sale soon from agents locally or through a band member, please contact the Dooagh Pipe Band Facebook page for more details.
Please Support.
*Please note there will be no disco on the night.
2015 Easter Fundraiser – Saturday April 4 2015 22:00 at Gielty’s
Events, NewsThe 2015 Dooagh Pipe Band Annual Dance at Gielty’s Bar and Restaurant is going to be held on Easter Saturday Night April 4th starting at 10pm! Come join us for a night of dancing, Craic & Ceol! I hope to get some photos and videos of the night.
More photos from the 2015 parade to come
Events, News, WebsiteGreat news! I got sent some more photos of the St. Patrick’s Day parade courtesy of my sister-in-law Annette McNamara. I will put them together with the other photos from Catherine Keane and Carol Ann McNulty into one 2015 gallery. Hopefully, it will be ready by the weekend.
Feel free to get in contact if you have any photos you would like featured on the site.
St. Patrick’s Day 2015 next Tuesday
Events, News, Photos, WebsiteUnfortunately, I am not able to be in Achill for St. Patrick’s Day this year so I won’t be able to take the usual photos from the parade. I will try to get photos from other people. I would also encourage anyone to contact me with their own photos and I will be happy to post them on the site.
I can be contacted by email at paul@dooagh.com or in the comments below.
Have a great time if you are going!
Dooagh Pipe Band Fundraiser – Easter 2014
Events, NewsThe Dooagh Pipe Band is hosting a fundraiser event in Lourdie’s pub, Dooagh on Easter Sunday night (April 20). DJ Sean Molloy will be spinning the tunes during the night and members of the band will play a few tunes later in the night. Come and enjoy a night of ceol agus craic.
Not to be missed!
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News, WebsiteRather than having to check back for updates on the website, I have created a mailing list that will send an email each time that there is an update on the site. Those updates will be about posts, news, events and photos. There will be no spam from the list and email addresses will not be used for any other purpose. The signup form is on the left.
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