RETRO: Memories of Dunloy Accordion Band as it celebrates its 70th anniversary

By The Newsroom

Published 6th May 2026, 11:56 GMT

Dunloy Accordion Band is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

To mark the occasion, we took a look back through the photographic archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times at some events from the band’s history.

From parades to concerts to cookery demonstrations, there are lots of memories here!

See who you can spot...

Fiona McConnell, one of the organisers of the West Fest concert, is pictured with members of Dunloy Accordion Band during their performance in West Church in 2006.

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Fiona McConnell, one of the organisers of the West Fest concert, is pictured with members of Dunloy Accordion Band during their performance in West Church in 2006. Photo: ICONIC

Members of Dunloy Accordion Band who organised an Easter Sale held at Ballymoney Town Hall in 2008.

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Members of Dunloy Accordion Band who organised an Easter Sale held at Ballymoney Town Hall in 2008. Photo: ICONIC

Friends and Members of Dunloy Accordion Band pictured at an Easter Sale held at Ballymoney Town Hall in 2008.

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Friends and Members of Dunloy Accordion Band pictured at an Easter Sale held at Ballymoney Town Hall in 2008. Photo: ICONIC

Dunloy Accordion Band make their way into the field at Rasharkin in 2008.

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Dunloy Accordion Band make their way into the field at Rasharkin in 2008. Photo: ICONIC