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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. Founding 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.

Happy Birthday to Alex. We hope you have a great day.
10/10/2026

Happy Birthday to Alex.
We hope you have a great day.

A belated Happy Birthday to Matthew. Hope you had a great day yesterday.📷 Murfs Drone Parade Footage
09/10/2026

A belated Happy Birthday to Matthew. Hope you had a great day yesterday.

📷 Murfs Drone Parade Footage

Ulster Volunteers and founder members of our band sign the Ulster Covenant in 1912.H E LennonW HughesH Hughes.LWF. .
28/09/2026

Ulster Volunteers and founder members of our band sign the Ulster Covenant in 1912.

H E Lennon
W Hughes
H Hughes.

LWF.

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Time change tomorrow night folks. All those getting the coach please take note of the earlier times. Downpatrick 7pmCros...
25/09/2026

Time change tomorrow night folks. All those getting the coach please take note of the earlier times.
Downpatrick 7pm
Crossgar 7.15pm.

End of season Road Trip.Seats available at £10 each( Cash only). Friends and family welcome. Limited numbers so please o...
22/09/2026

End of season Road Trip.

Seats available at £10 each( Cash only). Friends and family welcome. Limited numbers so please order in advance. Details on the poster.

A busy night for us last night as we first paraded in Dunmurry in support of Dunmurry Protestant Boys Flute Band before ...
19/09/2026

A busy night for us last night as we first paraded in Dunmurry in support of Dunmurry Protestant Boys Flute Band before heading to Rathfriland to support Moneyslane Flute Band at their annual parade.
That hill's definately getting steeper 🤣.
Congratulations to both bands on hosting two well attended parades.
Here's a clip from Rathfriland by MBV - Marching Band Videos

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Happy Belated Birthday for yesterday Leila.Sorry we missed it. We hope you had a good day.
16/09/2026

Happy Belated Birthday for yesterday Leila.
Sorry we missed it. We hope you had a good day.

Happy birthday Ruben. We hope you have a great day.
16/09/2026

Happy birthday Ruben. We hope you have a great day.

13/09/2026

Under the cut in Banbridge on Friday evening in support of Downshire Guiding Star Flute Band .

Thanks for the 📹 Stephanie

Under the "cut" last night in Banbridge 📹 Loyal Band Parades NI Pictures/Videos
12/09/2026

Under the "cut" last night in Banbridge

📹 Loyal Band Parades NI Pictures/Videos

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