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Friday 27 April - Star of the North, Dollingstown - Lurgan The first thing you would have noticed at this parade, was the surge of spectators. Over the past few years, both spectators and the number of supporting bands has declined - but with the rise in the number of people watching and with over 30 bands supporting this parade, things are starting to look up again for the Lurgan bands. 
As per usual, the nationalists had gathered at the north-west side of the town, in protest for the parade, which is only allowed past the front
of the war memorial.
After our poor performances the week previous, we set out on a high, by starting off playing Eaton Boat Song. The parade route consists of a lot passing bands and unfortunately for us we met some of the big bands, namely Kicluney Volunteers and Armagh True Blues - who were both playing well. On parade we had 4 colour party, 8 drums, 1 bass drummer and 16 flutes - an overall total of 29 members. We managed to maintain our performance throughout the parade, which earned us a 1st Small Blood and Thunder trophy. The ever impressive Mourne Young Defenders were on parade - who sounded brilliant playing Build My Gallows in their unique style. Pride of Knockmore were on top form, as was Defenders of the Rock, even though they paraded with a small band. Parade Results Coming soon.... Images 
If you have any pictures or videos of our Band at this event, please get in contact. Related Links Star of the North Dollingstown FB |
