Cleland Memorial Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Cleland, Co. Down |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBANI |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Website | Visit |
| clelandmemorialpb@live.com |
About the Band
Cleland Memorial Pipe Band is based in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, and was formed in 1926. The band has long been part of the local pipe band tradition in North Down, performing at community events, parades and competitions while maintaining a strong local identity. It wears the Mackenzie tartan and is listed with the RSPBA Northern Ireland branch as a Grade 3B band.
The band competes domestically and has also appeared internationally, representing Bangor and Northern Ireland on the wider pipe band circuit. Public historical detail is fairly limited, but recent band listings and profiles describe Cleland Memorial as an active competition band with nearly a century of history behind it.
In late 2025, reports noted that Cleland Memorial planned to launch a Grade 4B band for the 2026 season, showing continued growth and an effort to develop more players within the organisation.
Leadership & History
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3B | 9 | MSR | 0.13 |
| 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA NI Branch - Newcastle | 3B | 3 | Medley | 1.00 |
| 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA NI Branch - Newcastle | 3B | 6 | MSR | -5.10 |
| 2 Aug 2025 | Ulster Championship - Portrush | 3B | 7 | MSR | -3.73 |
| 19 Jul 2025 | Ards & North Downs | 3B | 5 | Medley | -3.90 |
| 14 Jun 2025 | Lisburn & Castlereagh Championships | 3B | 6 | Medley | -2.70 |
| 24 May 2025 | Co. Fermanagh Championships | 3B | 4 | Medley | -0.98 |