The The Lourdes Brass Band, in Drogheda, The Lourdes Brass Band has been a fixture in the town of Drogheda for 54 years with its establishment in 1959, by the late Jack Reilly and Fr. Kevin Connolly. Originally formed as part of the boys club the band was based in Yellowbatter. From the beginning the band has since had many homes, including Scarlet Street, Carolan’s Lane and Donaghy’s Mill. It was in the late 1970s that Jack Reilly secured a permanent home for the band in Bachelors Lane
The Lourdes Brass Band has always prided its self on been a band for the town of Drogheda and can be seen many times throughout the year entertaining the people of the town and surrounding areas, from the St Patricks Day parade, performing in the local shopping centres and festivals to Christmas carols in the town centre and their annual Christmas concert. Throughout the history of the Lourdes Brass Band they have had some amazing and supportive musical directors, conducting the band to great heights including Jack Reilly, Mr Christy Smith, Mr Harry Kelly, Mr James Mc Cafferty and the bands recent musical director Mr Michael Hannan. These men have helped build and develop the Lourdes Brass Band into the successful organisation it is todaySchool of Music
In 1997 the band set up a school of music affiliated to the associated boards of the Royal School of Music, to enable our young musicians sit their grade exams in music. These grades are recognised in over 120 countries and give many of our members a foundation for leaving certificates, and college courses in music. Since their introduction several band members have pursued careers in music.