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St Roch's Marching Band to play at Croke Park
St Roch's Marching Band will play during half-time at Croke Park, Dublin, on July 13.
The band, who are the winners of the 2024 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann in Wexford, was given the invitation by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
The band will feature in front of 82,000 spectators at the stadium.
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The invitation was extended as a tribute to the Irish community in Scotland, in recognition of Glasgow's 850th anniversary.
Roisin Anne Hughes, band leader, said: "Croke Park is one of the most iconic venues in Irish life.
"We're looking forward to enjoying the occasion, performing with pride, and representing the Glasgow Irish community on this remarkable stage."
Mairead MacNeil, band member, said: "It's been an unforgettable year.
"We hosted our own concert at Celtic Connections, led the Glasgow and London St Patrick's Festival Parades, and played for the Donegal and Tyrone Masters in Clydebank.
"Winning the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford was a huge honour - and now to play in Croke Park is the perfect ending to a year we'll never forget."
Jennifer Treacy, chair of Scotland GAA, said: "We are incredibly proud of this historic moment for All-Ireland Champions St Roch's Marching Band.
"This milestone not only celebrates the vibrant Irish community and diaspora throughout Glasgow and Scotland but also strengthens the bonds between our two nations through shared cultural heritage."
Jerry O'Donovan, the Irish consul general for Scotland, said: "I am delighted that the St Roch's Marching Band have been asked to perform during half time at the All-Ireland Football Semi-Final in the 82,000 seat headquarters of the GAA, Croke Park.
"It is a huge honour for any group to perform at this very special venue, and for a group outside of Ireland to be asked is a particularly special achievement."
