Flan Mc Arthur’s Bar

15/02/2026

One of the many incredible old Tulla photos in Cnoc na Gaoithe… 1930’s

31/12/2025

The Band, the Drum, and the Year That Turns
90 year’s of Tulla pipe band

In 1920, at a time of tension and uncertainty across Ireland, brass bands were seen as symbols of Irish nationalism, and the Tulla Brass Band had long marched through the town and county in support of that cause.

On St Patrick’s Day 1920, the band paraded through Tulla before and after Mass. When they emerged onto the street, the RIC and the Black and Tans lined the road outside Flan McArthur’s pub and attempted to prevent the band from proceeding. The big drummer refused to be stopped. When his drumsticks were taken from him, he continued on, beating the drum with his cap. A tense stand-off followed until the parish priest was called in to intervene. By the time the band reformed again outside the graveyard, they struck up “God Save Ireland.”

The brass band would eventually give way to the Tulla Pipe Band, founded in 1936, which has represented Tulla and County Clare at home and abroad since their formation, carrying the music and identity of the town through changing times. Each New Year, the pipe band continues the tradition of ringing in the year in Tulla, just as bands did generations before them.

To mark their 90th anniversary in 2026, members of the pipe band will carry sods of turf, set alight, a simple and powerful symbol of warmth, continuity, and community.

And standing quietly through it all is the pub outside which the stand-off once took place. Still open and still at the heart of the town, its walls have witnessed history, music, and generations of people gathering — proof that while times change, some traditions endure.

The band will gather tonight as always at 11.40 around the band hall to keep this tradition going.. the night is promised dry so come out and support and remember how lucky we are to be able to do so… up Tulla

26/12/2025

Happy Christmas from flan’s

20/12/2025

Hó hó hó agus pionta Guinness! Nollaig shona daoibh! Ó mhuintir Fhlan’s

20/10/2025

03/10/2025

Best of luck to our neighbours on Sunday… Clooney Abu!!

28/06/2025

A historic day for our band as we had the honour of playing at Semple Stadium for the very first time in our 89-year history. We were proud to lead the pre-match parade for the All-Ireland Minor Final.

Though the result didn’t go Clare’s way, we want to say a huge well done to the players and management for their hard work and dedication. The future is bright for Clare hurling – onwards and upwards, we have a lot of good days to look forward to with these Clare players 💛💙

Congratulations to Waterford on their win and impressive performance.

GAA Clare Croke Park Clare FM

16/06/2025