GREAT NIGHT OUT: Colin Nicholls and his grandchildren, Shane and Alison Hathaway who were in The Palace Theatre, Fermoy last Saturday night for a show organised by and featuring Fermoy Concert Band. (Picture: John Ahern)

Founded as the famed ‘Confraternity Band’, in more recent times they’ve morphed into Fermoy Concert Band.

The extraordinarily high standards set in the early days have been maintained and a performance by these talented individuals always carries the guarantee of musical excellence.

Fermoy Concert Band place great emphasis on attracting young talent and to this end they’ve a dedicated ‘youth band’.

At last Saturday night’s show in Fermoy Palace Theatre, these gifted apprentices were invited to showcase their musical wares and they didn’t disappoint.

3 movements of the Nutcracker Suite …

Full report and pictures on this week’s Print & Digital Edition