Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to the new website for Red Hand Defenders Flute Band.

The band has been going since 1979, from which the band has seen quite a few changes up to present day be it members, uniforms and instruments not forgetting the change in our band badges.

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History of the Band

History of the Band

Red Hand Defenders Flute Band Newtownstewart was formed in September 1979.

The band was and still is part of the Ulster flute band revolution sweeping Northern Ireland.

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The Band

The Band

Introducing some of the members of Red Hand Defenders Flute Band,  the flags we carry including our bannerette, band flag, which has the names of  band members who lost their lives ….

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We are a blood and thunder flute band from the small town of Newtownstewart in County Tyrone

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