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Welcome to the official website of the Bushmills San Francisco Irish Pipers! The band was formed in 1932 as the Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco by Irish immigrants that desired to maintain the piping traditions of their native land. Bushmills San Francisco Irish Pipers is the oldest continuously active Irish Pipe Band west of the Mississippi River. This year, we celebrate our 75th Anniversary!
Here you will find important information about band performances, competitions, fund raisers, and FREE instruction for the bagpipes and drums.
Please visit often for continuous updates.
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UPDATE
A Memorial service for Ron McGlashan will be held Thursday, June 26, 7:00pm at St. Annes of the Sunset in San Francisco. Directly following the service will be a celebration "Wake" of Rons life at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco. Food, Music, Irish Dance, Bagpipes, and full bar will be available.
www.stanne-sf.org
www.irishcentersf.org
Ron McGlashan (1947 - 2008)
The Irish Pipers of San Francisco is mourning the loss of Our Beloved Drum Major, Ron McGlashan.
He passed away last night at about 10:44 pm peacefully
his friends Alex, Marcia, Norman his brother and John his nephew were there.
Father Gould came again to pray. Sacraments were given the night
before. All tubes but the small breathing tube
were removed.
Ron requested earlier that he wanted a strawberry milkshake and a
Coke. We gave him a taste of coke.
Alex stopped at Mel's dinner on the way to the hospital got the
Deluxe Shake with all the works. Ron just loved it.
He had his Amazing Grace playing with the bagpipes in the background.
Funeral arrangements will be made this morning.
Please pass the word along.
Michael
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In 2006 Bushmills® Irish Whiskey began a sponsorship of the competing Grade 4 and Grade 3 bands. This year the bands are preparing for more competitions. See our performance schedule for venues near you.
Bushmills San Francisco Irish Pipers joins Bushmills® in reminding you to drink responsibly.
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