12th of November 2008
NEW BAND HALL
The Gorey Pipe Band has finally found a new band hall after being evicted from the premises at the rear of the VEC building to allow for demolition work. The Gorey Pipe Band have taken up residence in the Cois Doire community building and would like to thank Cllr. Jimmy Flemming for helping us secure the building. The band would also like to thank the CBS and Naomh Eanna for allowing us to practise on their premises' since 2007.
John Cullen turning the key at Cois Doire, alongside Cllr. Jimmy Flemming and band members.
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26th of November 2008
BAND OUTING
The Gorey Pipe Band will be playing on Saturday, the 29th, at 4:15PM when the Christmas lights are turned on in Gorey town.
14th of December 2008
BAND OUTING
The Gorey Pipe Band will be playing in Gorey town on Saturday the 20th of December.
14th of December 2008
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
The Gorey Pipe Band Christmas raffle draw will take place on the 21st of December in Browns Bar. Prizes include;
1. Hamper
2. Turkey & Ham
3. Bottle of Spirits
and Various others
Tickets are available from all members and will be on sale the night of the draw.
The Official launching of the Gorey Pipe Band website, 'goreypb.com', will also take place on the 21st of December.
22nd of December 2008
WEBSITE LAUNCH
The Gorey Pipe Band's official website, 'www.goreypb.com', was officially launched Sunday the 21st of December 2008. The Band would like to thank Lisa Burke and Helen Ashdown for proof reading the site.
6th of January 2009
BAND OUTING
The Gorey Pipe Band will be playing at the Cranford Vintage Rally in aid of Hospic Home Care on Sunday, the 25th of January.
12th of April 2009
COMPETITION
The Gorey Pipe Band will be competing in the first competition of the IPBA season on the 18th of April in Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan.
4th of May 2009
RESULTS OF THE MUNSTER QUARTETS/ QUINTETS/ MINI BANDS 3RD OF MAY 2009
Quartets- Grade 4B
Gorey A
Gorey B
St. Colmans
De Le Salle
Quintets- Grade 4B
Gorey A
Gorey B
St. Colmans
De Le Salle
Mini Bands- Grade 4B
Gorey B
Gorey A
De Le Salle
St. Colmans
Mini Bands- Grade 4A
Gorey B
Gorey A
St. Colmans
De Le Salle
Gorey PB also took home prizes for best base and tenor section!
1st of June 2009
RESULTS OF THE SOUTH OF IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 31ST OF MAY 2009
Grade 4B
Gorey
Bandon & District
Youghal
Best Drumming: Bandon & District
Grade 4A
Youghal
Gorey
Kilkenny City & District
Best Drumming: Newcastlewest
29th of June 2009
RESULTS OF THE EAST OF IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 28TH OF JUNE 2009
The Gorey Pipe Band travelled to the East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships in Howth, Co. Dublin on the 28th of June. The band came 1st in both grades 4B and 4A and won Best Drumming in both grades also!
5th of July 2009
THE GOREY PIPE BAND IN THE ALL IRELND PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Gorey Pipe Band Travelled to the All Ireland Pipe Band Championships in Lisburn, County Down on Saturday the 4th of July. Overall, the band was placed 5th out of 19 bands.
20th of July 2009
ARKLOW SEABREEZE COMPETITION
The Gorey Pipe Bands took part in the Arklow Seabreeze competition on Sunday the 19th of July. The Band won 1st prize in grade 4b and also best drumming in grade 4b. The band came third in grade 4a.
31st of December 2009
PIPES FOR SALE
Set of McCallums for sale. Half silver mounted, imitation ivory, Celtic engraved. Going for €1600. Contact John Cullen on 0872662041