St. Columcille United Gaelic is a performing bagpipe band based in Kearny, New Jersey. The band has been keeping alive the traditions of Scottish and Irish music for 75 years. We currently field three parade and competition bands: St. Columcille United Gaelic, Sean McGonigal Memorial, and Columcille School of Piping & Drumming. Explore the site to learn more.
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St. Columcille United Gaelic is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization. Click the button below to donate and support our efforts. Your tax-deductible donation helps us fulfill our mission, embodied in our motto: “Onward, the music of the Gael!”
St. Columcille United Gaelic and Columcille School of Piping & Drumming pose before the Dunbrody Emigrant Ship and Museum in New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ireland.
About the Band
The bands of St. Columcille are dedicated to quality bagpiping and drumming and have been very successful in domestic and international competition.
Learn Bagpipes and Drums
St. Columcille is dedicated to teaching the next generation of bagpipers and drummers and provides free, expert tuition.
Hire the Band
St. Columcille provides a quality, crowd-stirring performance be it in parades, events, and stage performances. Click to learn more.
History of the Band
St. Columcille has been entertaining and serving the community since 1949.
Band Calendar
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Photo and Video Gallery
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Merchandise
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News and Updates
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