Welcome to Rathfarnham Concert Band

Rathfarnham Concert Band was founded in 1980 and has been an integral part of our community here in Rathfarnham. Children as young as 8 begin their musical journey with the recorder classes in St Mary’s Boys School on the Grange Road. From there, they join the Tyro band where their musical journey continues.

In total, we have five bands: a Tyro band for beginners, a Junior band, Intermediate band, Senior band, and more recently a Jazz band. We have band rehearsals, lessons and theory every Monday night and Band rehearsal every Sunday morning.

Events

Music Marathon 2026

Sunday, 8 March 2026

10:30am – 3:30pm

Ballyroan Boys N.S.

€5 entry for adults; free for kids

The Music Marathon is a major fundraising event to support the development of the Society. There will be non-stop music from 10.30 am until 3.30 pm on Sunday 8th March 2026 in Ballyroan Boys N.S.

Each band will perform during the day, and band members, along with their friends and family, are invited to register by Monday 23 February to perform as an individual or an ensemble here. The full performance schedule will be published in advance.

All band members are invited to support this fundraiser by:

• Seeking individual sponsorship – please complete your sponsorship card and return sponsorship via cash, revolut @niamhsqpt.
• Donating raffle prizes for both the adult and kids raffles – there will be an hourly draw.
• Volunteering to help at the event.
• Inviting friends and family to come along on the day for wonderful music and fun!