THE members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District hosted a Mayor’s Reception in honour of the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Public Services Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday evening.
The reception was held in recognition of the band’s continued success at the World Championships and its outstanding contribution to music and community life in Donegal.
Connor Molloy, Pipe Major, accepted the award on behalf of the band and dedicated the honour to all members, past and present, whose commitment and talent have helped shape its success over the years.
Mayor Cllr Ciaran Brogan congratulated the Letterkenny Pipe Band on its achievements and praised the group for the pride it continues to bring to Letterkenny and County Donegal on the world stage.
The Mayor’s Reception marked an important opportunity to celebrate the dedication, discipline and excellence of the Letterkenny Pipe Band, whose continued success serves as an inspiration to the wider community and a source of great local pride.
Founder members at the Mayor’s Reception for Letterkenny Pipe Band. Seated from left are Mervyn Elvin, Conor Molloy and John Hegarty. Back from left are Jean Elvin, John McKinney, Bobby McNulty, Margaret McNulty, Allyn Vance, Karen Quinn and Margaret Hegarty. Photos: Clive Wasson.
Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Mayor’s Reception on Thursday evening.
Cllr Ciaran Brogan, Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford MD.
Cllr Ciaran Brogan making the presentation to Conor Molloy, Pipe Major.
Mervyn Elvin, Cllr Ciaran Brogan and George O’Kane.
Cllr Ciaran Brogan, Mayor of Letterkenny-Milford MD, elected members and the Letterkenny Pipe Band at the Mayor’s Reception.
Band members playing at the Mayor’s Reception on Thursday evening.
Timothy Cherniuk one of the newest band members.
The packed council chamber at the Mayor’s Reception.
Band members playing at the Mayor’s Reception.
Letterkenny Pipe Band performing outside the Public Services Centre.
Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh and Cllr Ciaran Brogan getting into the beat on Thursday evening. ;