Killaloo Accordion Band delighted with new accordions

Funding for three of the four new accordions came from the Arts Council for Northern Ireland and the band had to buy one themselves. The funding from the Arts Council totalled £4,920, and the new instruments are of the highest standard, with hand-made reeds.

Founded by the members of ‘Killaloo True Blues LOL621 in 1946, the band has been leading the Lodge on the Twelfth of July each year and has close links with City of Londonderry LOL No5 District, Cumber Claudy LOL No 2 District, City of Londonderry RAPC.No2 District, Ballintine Heroes RBP No 94, Fawney Fort RBP.No 143 and the Fawney Fort Branch of the Apprentice Boys of Derry Browning Club.

The band also participates in many local band parades and concerts and their new instruments mean they will be creating great band music for many years to come.

The Band has expressed thanks to the Arts Council for Northern Ireland for the substantial funding, and band members are looking forward to putting the new equipment through its paces in the coming marching season.