Mayor Grace Uí Niallais hosts special tribute for World Pipe Band Champions

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday evening making a presentation to the Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band on being crowned world champioins 2026 in Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships, and for securing the title of World Champion Drum Corps, Grade 4B. | Jim McCafferty Photography

placeholder image — The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday evening making a presentation to the Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band on being crowned world champioins 2026 in Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships, and for securing the title of World Champion Drum Corps, Grade 4B. | Jim McCafferty Photography

The band clinched first place in Grade 4B at Glasgow Green alongside a prestigious award for Best Drum Corps

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Grace Uí Niallais, hosted a special reception in the Guildhall this week to celebrate Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band and their outstanding achievement of becoming World Champions this year.

The band secured first place in Grade 4B at the World Pipe Band Championships 2026, held at Glasgow Green earlier this year. Adding to their success, they also claimed the award for Best Drum Corps in the Grade 4B final.

The Mayor congratulated the band on their remarkable success, recognising the commitment and hard work behind the achievement and the pride they have brought to the local community.

Mayor Uí Niallais, said: “Becoming World Champions is an incredible achievement and a real source of pride for our district.

“The band’s talent, dedication and hard work have clearly paid off, and winning Best Drum Corps makes their success even more special. I want to congratulate everyone involved on this fantastic accomplishment and thank them for representing our area so proudly on the world stage.”