Celebrating Northern Ireland Bands and Drum Majors at the World Championships 2025

That this House congratulates the Northern Ireland Branch bands and drum majors on their remarkable achievements at the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) World Championships 2025; recognises the dedication and talent of all who competed, which placed the Branch firmly on the world stage; celebrates the junior drum majors, including world champion Lydia Todd of McNeillstown, alongside Jorja Turkington of Matt Boyd Memorial, Mia-lily Frazer of William Kerr Memorial, Holly Gracey of Clogher & District, Harry Cupples of Syerla & District, and Willow-Rose Elliott of RSPBANI; commends the juvenile drum majors, with world champion Ben Dickson of Drumlough, Louise Smiton of Closkelt, Carys Graham of Down Academy, Jamie-Lee Wilson of Bready Ulster Scots, and Grace Surphlis of Cloughfin; applauds the adult drum majors, including world champion Jamie Cupples of Ravara and Emma Barr of Field Marshal Montgomery; further recognises the band achievements of Queen Elizabeth in Grade 4B, Altnaveigh Memorial in Grade 4A, Syerla & District in Grade 3B winning the World Drumming Championship and second overall, Drumlough in Grade 3B, Major Sinclair Memorial in Grade 3A, and Field Marshal Montgomery in Grade 1; notes the pride these successes bring to Northern Ireland; and wishes every competitor and their supporters continued success in the years ahead.