An Uachtarán na hÉireann (President) Mary Robinson visits St. Patrick's Band to join in 100 year celebrations

An Uachtarán na hÉireann Mary Robinson was welcomed to the Bandroom in October 1996. She was met by Patricia Folan, Chairperson; committee members; junior and senior bands; old and new members; friends and supporters of the band and dignitaries headed by the Mayor of Galway John Mulholland as well as TDs, senators and councillors.

St. Patrick’s Band provided a recital of music for that special occasion. 

The President with Band 'Grandees' 1996 in Bandroom.

Left to right: John Francis King (JFK), M. Spelman, President Mary Robinson, Bob Cantwell, Martagh Rabbitt, Pat O'Sullivan (Secretary)