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.

Happy Birthday to Alison who also paid a visit to the palace recently with girls from Raffrey Girls Brigade who received...
02/06/2026

Happy Birthday to Alison who also paid a visit to the palace recently with girls from Raffrey Girls Brigade who received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Well done Ali. We hope you've had a good day.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a popular and well-known fellow bandsman, Ian Cummins ( Yogi)...
02/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a popular and well-known fellow bandsman, Ian Cummins ( Yogi)

Ian was a familiar face on the parade circut and was highly regarded throughout the band community. His friendship and dedication, earned him the respect of all who knew him.

On behalf of the officers and members of the band, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and band colleagues in the Star of Down Maghera Flute Band at this difficult time.

Rest easy, Bandsman. Your final parade is complete.

It's getting closer.
31/05/2026

It's getting closer.

31/05/2026

Under the bridge last night at Goldsprings True Defenders Flute Band - Comber. Another enjoyable and well organised parade.

📹 J Coffey

Some pictures from last nights parade in Portavogie. Congratulations to the hosts on organising a great parade. PS. We d...
24/05/2026

Some pictures from last nights parade in Portavogie. Congratulations to the hosts on organising a great parade.

PS. We didn't need the Life Jackets after all as thankfully the lads managed to sort out the weather 🤣

📷 Sean Saxty & Michelle McIlveen

We're heading across the peninsula to support Portavogie R.H.D tonight and this year we're not taking any chances 🤣.
23/05/2026

We're heading across the peninsula to support Portavogie R.H.D tonight and this year we're not taking any chances 🤣.

Happy birthday to Aaron.You can celebrate tomorrow cos you're on parade tonight 🤣
23/05/2026

Happy birthday to Aaron.

You can celebrate tomorrow cos you're on parade tonight 🤣

Under the cut last night in Banbridge whilst attending Corbet Accordion Band 's annual parade.📹 MBV - Marching Band Vide...
23/05/2026

Under the cut last night in Banbridge whilst attending Corbet Accordion Band 's annual parade.

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On parade in East Belfast last weekend.📹 MBV - Marching Band Videos
12/05/2026

On parade in East Belfast last weekend.

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