Inch Flute Band

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The history of Inch Flute Band, goes back to before the First World War. Inch L.O.L. Armagh. Indeed, Inch L.O.L.

At this time Inch Conserative Flute Band was in existence (with its members of the band being workers and tennants of the nearby Finnebrogue Estate), and it took part in the Belfast march of 1912 for the signing of the Ulster Covenant. When war broke out in 1914, functions within the band were halted, and it was not until 1923 that the present band was formed with the late Alex moore as tutor. Fo

unding members of the band at this time included Sammy Cargo, Sammy Killops, Ted Lennon, Henry Lennon, James hayes, Tom McCready, Sam hughes, Andrew Quinn and Robert, Casement (past President of Downpatrick Hospitals Band) & Willie and Harry Casement. It was not until 1924 however, when Inch Flute Band made its first public appearance, where they played within Inch Abbey in aid of the Inch Parish Church Renovation Fund. The cost of a new flute for each band member in 1923 cost 7/6 each and the only standard item of uniform at this time was a tweed cap. it was in fact 1975 before the Inch Flute Band were kitted out in Blazers. This uniform stayed until1988 when new uniforms consisting of maroon and blue tunics with maroon trousers were purchased for the band and would last the band until 2009 when the current uniform was purchased. The band today, consists of sixteen flutters and five drummers with members from as far as Aberdeen (Scotland) returning home for the main parades of the July 12th and the Last Saturday in August. The band continues to grow not only in size but in volume and and this year (2011) attended twenty-four parades throughout the Province. LOL 430

Many of the members of the band are also members of Inch 'Loyal Orange Lodge' 430 and parade within the band wearing their collarattes. No. 430 is considered to be one of the oldest Orange Lodges within the country with elements of it dating back to 1797, two years after the formation of the first lodge in James Sloan's inn at Loughgall, Co. No. 430 (part of Lecale District) was formed from the Yeomen who were gathered within the Parish to fight at the Battle of Ballynahinch.

Well done everyone 👏 Great effort.
04/09/2026

Well done everyone 👏 Great effort.

On parade at the Co Down Royal Black Demonstration in Newry https://youtu.be/gsd7nD2QHo0?is=esvnUX7PdhNtRjcb📹 MBV - Marc...
31/08/2026

On parade at the Co Down Royal Black Demonstration in Newry

https://youtu.be/gsd7nD2QHo0?is=esvnUX7PdhNtRjcb

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29/08/2026

Homeward bound this afternoon in Newry.

📹 Brian A.

Early start this morning as we parade in Killyleagh
29/08/2026

Early start this morning as we parade in Killyleagh

Once again, we look forward to leading the Sir Knights of Killyleagh RBP 5O and Ballygawley RBP 554 on the traditional l...
28/08/2026

Once again, we look forward to leading the Sir Knights of Killyleagh RBP 5O and Ballygawley RBP 554 on the traditional last Saturday Demonstration. We will be parading Killyleagh tomorrow morning at 08.45 before heading on to the main parade in Newry. Hoping everyone has a great day.

Band members at the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Saturday 22nd August.L W F
25/08/2026

Band members at the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Saturday 22nd August.

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Remembering Gunner 58573, James McNally, Royal Field Artillery, 29th Battery, 42nd Brigade.James was killed on 5th Apri...
23/08/2026

Remembering Gunner 58573, James McNally, Royal Field Artillery, 29th Battery, 42nd Brigade.
James was killed on 5th April 1917 and rests at Faubourg Damien Cemetery in Aaras, France.

His brother, Rifleman Frances ( Frank), 5604 14th YCV RIR also fell on 7th June 1917 and rests in Wyschaete Military Cemetery.

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Remembering Rifleman Francis Killops, 673, 12th RIR.Killed 15th Aug 1917, Age 22 and remembered on the Menin Gate and at...
23/08/2026

Remembering Rifleman Francis Killops,
673, 12th RIR.
Killed 15th Aug 1917, Age 22 and remembered on the Menin Gate and at Inch church.
His brother John also fell and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial.

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