Mr Sam Glasgow (Section President), Ruby Evans, Katelyn Crooks and Trevor Wilson (Section Chair)
Mid Ulster Section Honours Syerla & District Pipe Band’s World Champion Drum Corps.
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Northern Ireland Branch – Mid Ulster Section has formally recognised the outstanding achievement of Syerla & District Drum Corps, following their remarkable success at the World Pipe Band Championships in 2025.
At a special presentation event held in The Royal Hotel, Cookstown on Tuesday 21 April, The Section presented a commemorative glass trophy to mark Syerla’s triumph as World Champion Drum Corps in Grade 3B last August.
The award was presented by Mid Ulster Section Chair, Trevor Wilson to Syerla tenor drummers Ruby Evans and Katelyn Crooks, with Section President Mr Sam Glasgow and other Section members also in attendance.
Speaking at the event, Trevor said:
“It is wonderful to mark this occasion and the whole Mid Ulster Section is incredibly proud of the drummers of Syerla & District for all their achievements throughout the 2025 season, especially on winning the Worlds. This diverse drum corps embodies the true qualities of our pipe bands in Mid Ulster – passion, dedication, friendship, professionalism, and the determination to succeed!”
Syerla & District, from Moygashel, enjoyed an exceptional 2025 season, finishing runner‑up in the World Pipe Band Championships overall, whilst also securing the titles of Northern Ireland Branch Champion of Champions for both band and drum corps.
Following its success, the band was upgraded to Grade 3A by the RSPBA’s Music Board on 23 September 2025.
Mr Sam Glasgow (Section President) pictured with Ruby Evans and Katelyn Crooks, and Trevor Wilson (Section Chair)
Leading Drummer Billy Black receiving the JB Salmond Memorial Trophy for G3B World Champion Drum Corps
Credit: RSPBA
Syerla & District drum corps
Credit: Syerla & District
