Annual band dance on tonight

Events, News

The Annual Band Dance is on tonight. All the information is contained on the poster below. I’m not going to be there but if any photos come my way, I’ll post them in the site.
Have a great time if you go there!

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Challenging conditions at Dookinella Church

News, Photos

I’m going to create a 2013 page with photos over the next day or two. In the meantime, here’s a snap taken during the blustery wind and rain at Dookinella Church yesterday afternoon.

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Leaving Pollagh Church

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The band has just left Pollagh Church. Thankfully, the sun has come out and the earlier showers have gone for the time being. Let’s hope the conditions don’t worsen the rest of the day.

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The parade has started

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Good morning from Achill! It’s a very blustery day and the parade will be bracing for the band and their followers.
The band started at 8:40 by playing at Mollie’s.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

News

It’s after midnight in Achill. Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Go to bed and wait for the big drum to wake the band for the parade tomorrow.