 In 2003, the band won four out of the five major pipe band competitions in Grade 2 including the World Pipe Band Championships; it then began its first season in Grade One in 2004 under the leadership of P/M George Shepherd & D/S Michael O Neill.In this season, the band placed 8th in the champion of champion aggregate tables whilst also taking a 5th place at the European Championships in Lisburn.In doing this they became the 1st band since 1984 to win a championship prize during their first year in Grade 1.