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Raphoe Ulster Scots Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#352
Total Points
1485.31
Average Points
-1.84
Best Result
4.30
Competitions Count
8
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance. This band's best ranked result came at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2, with 4.30 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Change Since Last Recalculation
18
Grade Rank
#37
Grade movement tracking coming soon.
Best Recent Recalculation Move
18
Latest Recalculation Impact
18
last competed Jun 06, 2026
Movement on this page means change since the last ranking recalculation, not necessarily since this band's last competition.
Rank Points Trend

Last 8 Ranked Results

Rank points by competition date

Profile Highlights
Wins
0
Top 3 Finishes
2
Best Place
#3
Results Logged
16
Grade
4A
Last Competed
Jun 06, 2026
Best Recent Result
#3 at Co. Fermanagh Championships
Worst Recent Result
#8 at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2
2026 snapshot: 16 results logged, 2 top-three finishes, best placing 3.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
72.59
Drumming Avg
77.74
Ensemble Avg
73.65
Best Discipline
Drumming
Weakest Discipline
Piping
Consistency Score
93.1
Band Details
LocationRaphoe, Co. Donegal
Founded2018
ActiveActive
AssociationIPBA
RegionEurope
CountryEire
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About the Band

Raphoe Ulster Scots Pipe Band is based in Raphoe, County Donegal, a border town with strong Ulster-Scots links. The band was formed in 2018 with the aim of creating a pipe band that would encourage cross-border and cross-community participation, welcoming players from different backgrounds.

The band practises weekly at the Ulster-Scots Agency Regional Office in Raphoe and is registered with the Irish Pipe Band Association. It competes in Grade 4A and wears Hebridean Heather tartan.

Although a relatively young band, Raphoe Ulster Scots has quickly become active on the Irish pipe band scene, appearing at contests including the All-Ireland Championships and events across Ulster. The band has also been part of wider Ulster-Scots cultural activity, including youth and community events.

Leadership & History

No leadership history is available yet.

Grade History
No grade history is available for this band yet.
Competition Results
Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points
6 Jun 2026 Mid-Ulster Championships 4B 6 March -3.54
23 May 2026 Co. Fermanagh Championships 4B 3 March -0.95
16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 4A 6 MSR 4.30
16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 4A 8 MSR 4.30
2 Aug 2025 Ulster Championship - Portrush 4A 4 MSR -4.46
2 Aug 2025 Ulster Championship - Portrush 4A 7 MSR -4.46
2 Aug 2025 Ulster Championship - Portrush 3B 8 MSR -4.46
19 Jul 2025 Ards & North Downs 4A 4 MSR -5.42
5 Jul 2025 All-Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championship 4A 4 MSR -8.41
5 Jul 2025 All-Ireland Pipe Band & Drum Major Championship 4A 6 MSR -8.41
28 Jun 2025 Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 4A 4 MSR -1.20
28 Jun 2025 Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 4A 5 MSR -1.20
28 Jun 2025 Antrim & Newtownabbey Championships 3B 5 MSR -1.20
14 Jun 2025 Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships 4A 4 MSR -2.70
7 Jun 2025 Mid-Ulster Championships 4A 4 MSR 3.05
26 Apr 2025 Co. Antrim Indoors 2025 4A 3 MSR 0.00