MTB's first time marchers received certificates in recognition of their progress. From left, Amelie Kelly, Slaney Nally, Aonghus Mathews, Saoirse Brady, Malachy Pearson, Finn McDermott, Conor Madden and Hannah Dunne.

Heady days for Mullingar Town Band

Mullingar Town Band (MTB) has had a memorable few weeks.

On Sunday, July 21, the band won the Irish Marching Band Association (IMBA) Championship for the second time.

To make it even sweeter, the band hosted this year's event at St Loman's GFC's grounds.

The night before the event, the band held its in-house awards ceremony at which members are recognised for their efforts over the last year.

Paddy Henry was the very popular winner of the Band Person of the Year.

With a national title under their belts and a new generation of members excelling, the future looks very bright for Mullingar Town Band.