CWU BAND

CWU BAND The Communications Workers Union Band has a long and proud tradition as Irelands premier Trade Union Brass and Reed Band. to 1.30 p.m.

In fact it is the only remaining trade union band on the island of Ireland north or south. The Communications Workers Union Band is a Brass and Reed Concert Band, formerly simply known as the " Post Office band"

We hold rehearsals on Sundays from 11 a.m. New members are always welcome. Moderately good reading ability neccessary. We perform at various trade union,civic,charity and community even

ts. We normally require at least a month’s notice for any engagement. The longer the notice, the better. There is no set fee, but we welcome any donation towards expenses of transporting instruments, maintaining instruments and library, and provision of uniforms. CWU Band has a long and proud tradition as Ireland's premier Trade Union Brass and Reed Band. The band was founded by postal workers during the period prior to the foundation of the State when there was massive growth in the organisation of 'unskilled' workers into Trade Unions. The exact date of the foundation of the band is hard to verify but they were in existence prior to 1916 as all their instruments were destroyed in the GPO during the Easter Rising. There is a freely available record in the National Archives detailing a claim for £211, 15 shillings and sixpence for damages to instruments in the G.P.O as a result of fire during the “Disturbances” of Easter week 1916, that small ill-fated rebellion which gave rise to the Irish War of Independence and subsequent formation of an Irish Free State. For the last century the Post Office Workers Union Band has provided the beat to which many workers marched as they demonstrated against injustice or commemorated past heroes and events. The Irish trade union movement in general and the Post Office group of unions in particular has changed with the times and with the amalgamation and consolidation of the many unions the band’s name has become the current Communications Workers Union Band.

CWU Band honoured to perform at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, marking Workers’ Memorial Day with pride and respec...
30/04/2026

CWU Band honoured to perform at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin, marking Workers’ Memorial Day with pride and respect.

We had a wonderful evening of music and craic with our friends in the South Ulster Community Band. Sincere thanks to the...
19/04/2026

We had a wonderful evening of music and craic with our friends in the South Ulster Community Band. Sincere thanks to the musical directors, Muireann and John, for curating such an outstanding programme.

A great afternoon's rehearsal...all set for later...!
18/04/2026

A great afternoon's rehearsal...all set for later...!

Only 24 hours to go and the excitement is building 🎶🎶🎶
17/04/2026

Only 24 hours to go and the excitement is building 🎶🎶🎶

Only 1 week to go 🎶🎶
11/04/2026

Only 1 week to go 🎶🎶

Only 15 days to go
03/04/2026

Only 15 days to go

What a fantastic weekend in Armagh. Playing great music and making new friends with the amazing South Ulster Community B...
23/03/2026

What a fantastic weekend in Armagh. Playing great music and making new friends with the amazing South Ulster Community Band. Thank you for making us feel very welcome and looking forward to see you all on the return visit in Dublin🎶🎶

CWU Band entertaining and educating the children in Ladyswell, on music and musical instruments. I think our amazing con...
21/02/2026

CWU Band entertaining and educating the children in Ladyswell, on music and musical instruments. I think our amazing conductor Muireann could identify some new conductors in the crowd.

09/01/2026
Join us for our last concert of the year tomorrow night. It promises to be a fun filled evening 🎄🎄
12/12/2025

Join us for our last concert of the year tomorrow night. It promises to be a fun filled evening 🎄🎄

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William Norton House, 575-577 North Circular Road
Dublin
DUBLIN1

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