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160th Celebrations

As the band are celebrating our 160th Anniversary we will be marking the occasion with a number of planned events and projects. However, if you have any ideas how you might like to see the band celebrate please contact a committee member or leave an idea in the new suggestions box in the band hall.

Also, the band are trying to source old photographs of the band. If anyone has old photographs, it would be great if you could contact a committee member.

Upcoming Events:

• Sat 17th and Sun 18th April, 2010 - IABCB National Brass and Concert Band Championships, University Concert Hall, Limerick

• Sat 17th April, 2010 - IABCB National Dance Band Championships, Venue TBC, Limerick

Latest News

National Championships 2010

National's are looming once again...This year the IABCB National Championships will be held at the University Concert Hall in Limerick. The Nationals will take place over a two day period - the 17th and 18th of April, 2010. The adjudicator this year is Mr Timothy Reynish (www.timreynish.com).

More information on the National Championships can be found here.

Annual General Meeting 2010

The Boherbuoy Band's AGM was held on Sunday 17th January. The AGM proved to be very positive, the success of the band in 2009 was very much highlighted. It was also highlighted that 2010 will be a busy year for the band, as we are now celebrating our 160th Anniversary.

The newly elected 2010 committee is:

Hon. Chairperson: Donald Phelan; Vice-Chairperson: Andrew Jordan

Hon. Secretary: Judith Kearney; Hon. Treasurer: Ger Power

Public Relations Officer: Mary Phelan; Youth Officer: Doireann de Paor

Conductor: Derbhile De Paor; Librarian: Patrick Phelan

Member: Micheal Keller; Member: Ying Long Jiang

Member: Harry Wilson; Member: Declan Hickey

Junior Band

Junior Band is back in full swing following their very successful first performance in Mary Immaculate College on the 20th of December. The junior band performed 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' and followed with a superb performance of 'Crocodile Rock'. If you know anyone who would be interested in joining the junior band or indeed the senior band please contact us.

Child Protection

Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band is committed to the safety and well being of children in our care.  Boherbuoy Band has a dedicated Child Liaison/Protection Officer with responsibility for child abuse referrals, provision of training for members, monitoring and implementation of Boherbuoy Band’s child protection policies, procedures and code of good practice.

Child Protection is at the forefront of Boherbuoy’s direct work with children. Boherbuoy maintains a professional approach and a code of practice that is founded on good practice and is informed by current best practices in the area.  The safety and wellbeing of children in our care is paramount. 

Committee members of the Boherbuoy Brass and Reed Band have received specialist training in child protection.  The implementation of Boherbuoy’s Child Protection Policy is monitored by the Child Liaison/Protection Officer.
 
Please note Doireann de Paor has been appointed the new Youth Officer.

Full Child Protection Policy can be viewed here.