Every Achievement Matters
The Branch proudly celebrates the outstanding World Championship successes of our bands, Drum Majors, and solo players each year.
At this year’s AGM, held in Cookstown on Saturday 29 November, Branch President Mrs Betty Booth presented special awards honouring our 2024 and 2025 World Champions, recognising their dedication, talent, and success on the world stage.
2024
Irvine Memorial
Grade 4A World Champions
Louise Smiton (Closkelt)
Juvenile Drum Major World Champion
Charlotte Ruddock (Battlehill)
Adult Drum Major World Champion
Ashley Steele (Hollymount)
Juvenile 1 Snare World Solo Champion
Jamie Coffey (Field Marshal Montgomery)
Juvenile 4 Snare World Solo Champion
2025
Lydia Todd (McNeillstown)
Junior Drum Major World Champion
Ben Dickson (Drumlough)
Juvenile Drum Major World Champion
Jamie Cupples
Adult Drum Major World Champion
Lucy Semple (Hollymount)
Tenor Section A World Solo Champion
Matthew Brownlee (Syerla & District)
Juvenile 3 Snare World Solo Champion
Jamie Coffey (Field Marshal Montgomery)
Juvenile 4 Snare World Solo Champion
Absent from the presentations:
Ravara – Grade 2 (2024 World Champions)
Ethan Young – Syerla & District (2024 Juv 3 Snare World Solo Champion)
Henry Turkington – Down Academy (2025 Juv 1 Snare World Solo Champion)
