Finglas band declared national champs

FINGLAS Concert Band hit the right notes when they took part in the recent Irish National Bands Competition in Navan Arts Centre.

More than 30 children travelled to Meath for the event, which involves concert bands from all across the country.

And the journey was well worthwhile when the local band was named overall winner in the Junior Military section.

Chairperson, Brendan Clare, was delighted with the win for Finglas.

“It was a fantastic achievement for everybody involved,” he said.

“The club has been running in Finglas for years and we have helped so many children fall in love with music.”

This year the band is heading to the United States to take part in a parade with DEKALB High School who travelled to Finglas in 2016.

They will take part in the pumpkin picking festival parade.

“We are fundraising to bring as many people as possible,” Clare said.

“We have a great night at Shelbourne Park planned for Saturday, April 21.”

Tickets for the Shelbourne Park fundraiser cost only €10 and a bus from the Shamrock Pub is also available for €10. Call 085-8337525 for details.