Presentation of N.I. Champion of Champions 2010 Drum Major Trophy
George Ussher, the Chairman of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association N.I. Branch, travelled to Fermanagh with Kenny Crothers, N.I. National Council Representative to present Drum Major David Brownlee with the prestigious N.I. Champion of Champions Senior Drum Major trophy at a ceremony on Monday 14th February in the Railway Hotel, Enniskillen.
George Ushher. N.I Chairman said:
“It gives me enormous pleasure to present to Drum Major Brownlee the N.I. Champion of Champions Senior Drum Major Trophy. It takes a huge effort over the contest season to win this hotly contested trophy which contains the names of famous and world champion Drum Majors.”
Jim Henderson, President of the Fermanagh Section RSPBANI said:
“Drum Major David Brownlee has been an outstanding representative of Derryclavin Pipe Band and Fermanagh bands generally in competition for many years. We are absolutely delighted that he has had such a successful season competing in 2010 and look forwards to seeing him out again in the competition arena next year.” He added, “David also carried out the duties of Public Relations Officer for our Section and really does a great job for us. I know that he also gives up a great deal of his time to teach novice, junior and juvenile Drum Majors. He is a credit to the pipe band movement and we are very proud to have him associated with our Section.”
David is delighted to be the first Fermanagh person to win the award. “At the twilight of my drum major career I would like to thank my mum and dad (Norman and Margaret Brownlee) and also my wife Lorraine for their continued support over the years. I have two kids Kayla 2 years of age and Aarron 9 months old.
“I would also like to thank my Band – Derryclavin Pipe Band for their support, I have been a member of the band for the whole of my Drum Major Career, from 6 years of age.”
Picture L to R: Co. Fermanagh Section Chairman William Stinson, RSPBA President George Ussher, Senior Drum Major Champion of Champion 2010 David Brownlee, Co. Fermanagh Section President Jim Henderson, RSPBANI National Councillor Ken Crothers.
