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Saturday 28 April - Enagh Accordion - Markethill We always knew it was going to be a busy night, as we were supporting two bands in the one night. Not a thing we frequently do, but when possible, it can be managed. We started the night off in Markethill for the parade of Enagh Accordion, who were donating all the proceeds they collected on the night, to the Ulster Cancer Foundation. A truly respectable thing to do - which must be highlighted. A wide variety of bands from across the board where on parade, like melody flute, blood and thunder flute, brass, silver, pipe and even accordion - which is the reason why large crowds had gathered in the town, especially along Main Street. Indeed, any parade in Markethill gathers a good crowd, possibly something set by Kilcluney Volunteers who hold the largest band parade in June. 
After winning a first spot trophy the night previous, a lot of members set out with their heads held high, like they would do at any parade. After a
few warm up tunes, we returned to our best, playing a few of the less-frequent tunes like The Fleet and Loyal Heart. We paraded with 3
colour party, 1 drum major, 7 drums, 1 bass drummer and 17 flutes - an overall total of 29 members.
Drumderg Loyalists were one of the better bands on parade and are currently waiting on their new uniform to be manufactured, which will of course complete the band. New band and locals to the host, Markethill Protestant Boys were on parade. Wearing Pride of the Hills old uniform, appear to have a group of dedicated members, who will hopefully carry the band through the years. Saturday 28 April - Ballylesson Old Boys - Dunmurry After parading in Markethill, it was a constant rush to travel to Dunmurry for the parade of Ballylesson Old Boys, where 24 bands were in support. Unfortunately we were that late, the local police were near refusing our band to parade. Thankfully we came to an agreement and completed a shortened route. A decent crowd had gathered around the crossroads, where all the bands had finished parading. Parading with a slightly smaller band than in Markethill, we marched with 4 colour party, 1 drum major, 6 drums, 1 bass drummer and 16 flutes - an overall total of 28 members. We picked up on our performance from Markethill and even so, much tighter than we did in Lurgan the previous night. We received a great welcome coming back through the village playing Eaton Boat Song, which was possibly the best played tune of the weekend. To the surprise of everyone, our good performance earned us a 3rd - Large Blood and Thunder spot, which was totally unexpected. Judging by the results, Dunloy Acc. Accordion and Pride of the Hill must have been the best of the bunch, with them receiving 1st - and 2nd - respectively in the best overall band. Ballyhalbert were also on fine form, which seen them share the third large blood and thunder spot with ourselves. Parade Results Style & Appearance 1st - Dunloy Acc. 2nd - Pride of the Hill, Rathfriland 3rd - Skeogh Colour Party 1st - Pride of the Hill, Rafriland 2nd - Clogher Protestant Boys Protestant Boys 3rd - Ulster First Flute, Sandy Row Senior Drum Major 1st - Dunloy Acc. 2nd - Skeogh 3rd - Clogher Protestant Boys Junior Drum Major 1st - Queensway 2nd - Hillsborough Protestant Boys 3rd - Pride of the Hill, Rathfriland Senior Accordion 1st - Dunloy Acc. Junior Accordion 1st - Corbet Acc. Melody Flute 1st - Skeogh 2nd - Sufflok Melody Melody Drum Corp 1st - Skeogh 2nd - Suffolk Melody Small Blood and Thunder 1st - Downshire Guiding Star 2nd - Ulster First Flute Sandy Row 3rd - Lambeg Orange and Blue / Crossgar Young Defenders Small Blood and Thunder Drums 1st - Lambeg 2nd - Ulster First Flute, Sandy Row 3rd - Downshire Guiding Star Large Blood and Thunder 1st - Clogher Protestant Boys 2nd - Pride of the Hill, Rathfriland 3rd - Ballyhalbert / Portadown Defenders Large Blood and Thunder Drums 1st - Pride of the Hill, Rathfriland 2nd - Clogher Protestant Boys 3rd - Ballycraigy Sons of Ulster Best Overall 1st - Dunloy Acc. 2nd - Pride of the Hill, Rathfriland 3rd - Clogher Protestant Boys Images 
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