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Welcome to the home of the Blanchardstown Brass Band, Dublin, one of the oldest bands in Ireland. The band have been performing at events and venues around Dublin and beyond for 200 years now. After being established in 1826 as the St. Brigid’s Brass & Reed Band, the name was changed in 1971 to reflect the all-brass nature of the band.

We are always on the look out for new players, especially experienced players, who may be interested in joining, just visit the ‘Contact Us’ page for further details or use the contact form below.

The band is committed to fostering an interest in brass music in the youth of the community and we regularly run juvenille beginner classes, again just visit the ‘Contact Us’ page for further details.

Blanchardstown Festival of Brass: Celebrating 200 years of Blanchardstown Brass Band 1826 – 2026

Blanchardstown Festival of Brass will feature performances from some of the top Brass & Concert Bands in Ireland with approximately 400 musicians performing together in a Massed Band extravaganza finale. This FREE family event will take place in the grounds of Scoil Bhride Blanchardstown (D15 E9CX) from 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday 24th May 2026 and has easy access to public transport.

Blanchardstown Tidy Towns group and St Brigid’s Parish will support us with family friendly activities to create a village atmosphere that will attract families as well as music lovers.

Presented with funding from the Music Network Music Capital Scheme,
funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht