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... previous eras. Under Frank Andrew’s leadership, the proud wearers of the Red McLean weave became not-only a top eompetition outfit, but also something of an institution. Led by perhaps the most laid-back pipe major in the business, Frank Andrews and his ensemble ...

Published: Saturday 04 November 2000
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 333 | Page: 22 | Tags: none

FAMILY ATMOSPHERE

... FAMILY ATMOSPHERE From the outset, Pipe Major Frank Andrews sought to instill a ‘family’ atmosphere and tradition into the ranks, not only by the inclusion of most of his own ‘kith and kin', but also amongst the other band members, many of whom down the ...

Published: Friday 14 January 1994
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 118 | Page: 29 | Tags: none

‘McNeill’ double!

... Band has considerably strengthened their ‘front end’ with the enlistment of a couple of very capable pipers. Pipe Major Frank Andrews should be delighted with his recent acquisitions, namely Derek Magee, the former boss of Tullintrain, and teenager Colin ...

Published: Friday 16 December 1994
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 119 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE TO THE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

... few years back, could well become another big hit - and possibly a theme song - with McNeillstown Pipe Band. Pipe Major Frank Andrews and his ‘crew’ will, in fact, be sailing off this evening to compete in the first of the '93 mainland ‘majors’ - the European ...

Published: Friday 21 May 1993
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 412 | Page: 32 | Tags: none

MCNEILLS ENTERTAIN

... MCNEILLS ENTERTAIN Frank Andrews and his McNeillstown provided the musical interludes at last Saturday's Irish Cup Final. ...

Published: Wednesday 06 May 1998
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 17 | Page: 20 | Tags: none

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... ® * » WITH the upgrading of Frank Andrews’ McNeillstown Pipe Band, the Northern Ireland Branch of the Reval S.P.B.A. has now a four-band premier division. Th'e'Ponglenone - based ...

Published: Saturday 08 November 1980
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 29 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

by Walter Porter

... by Walter Porter ber) and Mrs Herron. During the proceedings. the current top members - Pipe Major Frank Andrews and Drum Sergeant Keith Orr - were the recipients of gifts in recognition of their continued outstanding work for the band: these were handed ...

Published: Saturday 30 November 1996
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 207 | Page: 26 | Tags: none

‘McNEILLS’ SCORE IN BRITTANY

... ‘McNEILLS’ SCORE IN BRITTANY Frank Andrews and his McNeillstown band - one of three Irish representatives at the annual Inter-Celtic Festival in Lorient, Brittany - came out tops during the competition segment of their visit. ...

Published: Wednesday 21 August 1996
Newspaper: Ballymena Weekly Telegraph
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 35 | Page: 36 | Tags: none

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... - .. ON BEHALF of the Province's pire band fraternity, I would extend sincere s;mpathy to pipe major Frank Andrews, his brother Bobby and sister Edith on the sudden passing of their father, Mr James Andrews. ...

Published: Saturday 13 September 1980
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 36 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

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... the current Ulster senior champions, will make their first Radio Ulster broadcast on Friday, April 24. Under pipe major Frank Andrews, the band is featured in a 20- ...

Published: Thursday 23 April 1981
Newspaper: Ballymena Observer
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 36 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

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... * - * FRANK ANDREWS, pipe major of Grade 2 world champions McNeillstown, phoned us this week to intimate that his band had elected if officials for what ;::l: m very busy year al loeizlu at the names of the ...

Published: Saturday 16 September 1978
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Article | Words: 40 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

THEATRICALS AT COMBER

... roles are—Mrs. Millar, Noreen Hind, Yvonne Murray, Ethel Houston, Frank Andrews, Leonard Ward, Terence Corry, and Victor Houston. The effective scenery is entirely the work of Frank Andrews, and Terry Andrews is responsible for much the bard work carried ...

Published: Wednesday 09 December 1936
Newspaper: Belfast News-Letter
County: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 197 | Page: 11 | Tags: none