Limerick band parade draws 600 overseas musicians

LIMERICK’S International Band Parade and Competition next Sunday has attracted almost 600 musicians from marching bands who will travel from the US, Germany, Africa and Northern Ireland.

Limerick band parade draws 600 overseas musicians
Thu, 11 Mar, 2010 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe - Mid-West Correspondent

The 80-strong Pride of Acadiana band from Lafayette in Louisiana, US, will perform in Ireland for the first time.

Other large marching bands include Banna Cluain Meala from Clonmel (100 musicians) and the 84-strong Mullingar Town Band.

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