All you need to know as Belfast prepares for one of the biggest events in its history. About 800,000 visitors are expected during the world's largest celebration of Irish music, dance and culture at this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hรireann. https://t.co/IjuxqAEeJR
We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and wish everyone a Happy New Year as we head into 2024.
This year will also be extremely important in terms of fundraising as we edge towards our 15th anniversary!
Happy New Year one and all, including Dusty ๐
The Officers & Members of Bangor Protestant Boys would like to wish all our friends, families, and followers a very Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Keep an eye on our page at the beginning of next year for more updates on our indoor competition. ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐
Bangor Protestant Boys FB will be holding our annual band parade and competition this year on Friday, 1st September, leaving from Marquis Hall, Abbey Street, and parading around the town returning to Marquis Hall
The parade commences at 7.30pm
All bands and visitors welcome
With that the commemoration of the battle of the somme over, our focus now turns towards the 12th of July for the 333rd celebration of the battle of the Boyne where we will be off to Belfast to participate in the annual celebrations.
BPBFB ๐ฌ๐ง
Last night, we had the pleasure of accompanying LOL 327 Sons of Ulster through the streets of Lisburn on the annual Battle Of The Somme Commemoration.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
County Down Ulster Volunteer's 1912...
Men from the 2nd batt North Down Regiment of the Ulster Volunteer Force on Talbot Street Newtownards on the way to Clandeboye Camp..
It's aswell one our members was able to protect this young girl last night. It's just a pity our local MP doesn't think the same about protecting locals against these types of attacks.
@StephenFarryMP Worrying incident last night young girl followed home by immigrant who then produced knife, luckily I and another heard the girl scream and got her to safety after the attacker fled on bike,this in Bangor
It's now only a matter of weeks until our feet are back on the streets of Ulster.
Here is a clip of what's in store for you ๐ฌ๐ง
https://t.co/UImRnTMu56
On this day 12 years ago, we ventured onto the streets for the first time,a mix-match of odd flutes and old drums that had rolled around bonfire fields in their previous years.
We've come a long way since then..... BPB ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ง
๐ฅ Come along and support your local band scene this weekend! See some of the best local bands and those from across Ulster.
Bangor Protestant Boys FB host our cultural night with details as follows ๐
๐๏ธ Saturday 11th March
๐ 7pm
๐ Queen's Hall, Newtownards
๐ธ ยฃ5 entrance
Thursday Throwback ๐ธ
Some difference in the last few years, after starting out with only a few flutes and drums either donated or borrowed.
Onwards and upwards
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On behalf of the Officers and Members of Bangor Protestant Boys FB, band practice will be cancelled this week as a mark of respect to the passing of our former member Ryan Mccosh.
Ryan's funeral is due to take place at Grays funeral home at 1.45pm on Thursday 16th February.
On behalf of the Officers and Members of Bangor Protestant Boys FB, we would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the McCosh family circle after the passing of our former member and great friend Ryan Mccosh
Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine and the boys.