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.

Thank you to Watsons Flowers and Gifts of Ballynahinch for supplying our wreath last weekend. Whether it's a birthday, a...
24/06/2026

Thank you to Watsons Flowers and Gifts of Ballynahinch for supplying our wreath last weekend.

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, wedding, new baby, thank you, or even carnations for your collerettes, Watsons Flowers and Gifts
have flowers for every occasion.

Sorry, we can't attend our own parade on Friday night because...........we're off to Spain to get engaged. 🤣. .💍 Congrat...
22/06/2026

Sorry, we can't attend our own parade on Friday night because...........we're off to Spain to get engaged. 🤣. .

💍 Congratulations to You Both on Your Engagement 💍
Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and wonderful memories together as you begin this exciting new chapter.

From all your bandmates at Inch Flute Band.

21/06/2026

A big shout out to all those people who congregate outside the Dufferin Arms each year of our parade. Thank you for your support for all the bands that pass. We also heard that our collection bucket was very well received so a BiG thankyou for all your donations. They are very much appreciated.

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Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's out there.
21/06/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dad's out there.

20/06/2026

Before the parade we held a moments silence, read a piece of scripture and played the hymn " Yet Not I But Though Christ in Me" in tribute to the memory of our late friend and member, Callum McVeigh
Callum's brother, Ethan is on the Bass Drum.

❤️ Forever in the Inch Flute Band ❤️

.We hope everyone enjoyed our parade last night. We were lucky with the weather and there seemed to be a good crowd of p...
20/06/2026

.We hope everyone enjoyed our parade last night. We were lucky with the weather and there seemed to be a good crowd of people around the town. We started the evening with a minutes silence, a short prayer and a new hymn in memory of our friend and past member Callum McVeigh before parading the town.

❤️ Forever in the IFB.❤️

There are a lot of people to thank for the success of the evening so we'll start with all the visiting bands listed below

1. William Savage Memorial, Toye Flute Band;
2. Goldsprings True Defenders Flute Band;
3. Royal Hillsborough Protestant Boys Flute Band
4. Ballynahinch Protestant Boys Flute Band;
5. William Johnston Memorial, Ballykilbeg Accordion Band;
6. Aughlisnafinn Accordion Band;
7. Lambeg Orange & Blue Flute Band
8. Corbet Accordion Band
9. Crossgar Young Defenders
10. Clough Orange and Blue Accordion band
11. Red Hand Defenders, Portavogie Flute Band;
12. Annalong Single Star
13. Ballynafeigh Apprentice Boys Flute Band;
14. The Braniel Loyal Flute Band
15. Star of Down, Maghera Flute Band
16. Ballygowan True Blues Flute Band;
17. Red Hand Defenders, Downpatrick, Flute Band;
18. The Pride of Ballinran Flute Band
19. Kinallen Flute Band

Apologies were received from, Robert Graham Memorial, Crawfordsburn, Blackskull Orange and Blue and Kilcluney Volunteers, Markethill.

We will endeavour to return this support as and when we can.

We also thank the following,
Killyleagh Orange Hall Committee for use of the hall.
Watsons Flowers, Ballynahinch, for supplying the wreath.
PSNI for traffic control
Wee Spot In Ulster for their support.
Our local Loyal Orders for help Marshalling .
Our own band members for collection and Marshalling duties.
The fantastic team of ladies for keeping you all fed and supplied with burgers, tea and coffee.
Band committee members for setting up , dismantling and cleaning up.

And again, lastly, members of the public for coming out to show their support, for their donations, purchases and simply by their presence on the street.

Applogies if we've missed anybody.

Thank everyone again and hopefully we'll see you all again next year.

Forever in the Inch Flute Band.

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19/06/2026

Tonight's the night.

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