On behalf of the Irish Pipe Band Association, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to piper Adrian Porter of St. Joseph’s Pipe Band in Clondalkin, and to his beloved wife Pamela, following the unimaginable and tragic loss of their teenage son, Adam, who passed away yesterday

On behalf of the Irish Pipe Band Association, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to piper Adrian Porter of St. Joseph’s Pipe Band in Clondalkin, and to his beloved wife Pamela, following the unimaginable and tragic loss of their teenage son, Adam, who passed away yesterday. Words seem wholly inadequate in moments like these, when grief cuts so deeply and sorrow feels so consuming.

The loss of a child is one of the greatest heartbreaks a parent can endure. It shatters the natural order and leaves a silence that no sound can fill. For Adrian and Pamela, and for all who knew and loved Adam, this is a tragedy beyond comprehension—a moment that has shaken not only their home and hearts, but the wider family of the Irish Pipe Band community.

Adam was a young life filled with promise, energy, and potential. Though his time here was far too short, the impact he had on those around him will not be forgotten. He will be remembered with love, with tears, and with the same pride that his parents have always carried in their hearts.

In the Irish Pipe Band Association, we are a small but tightly woven group—bound together by our shared traditions, our music, our performances, and our deep-rooted sense of community. When one family is in pain, we all feel it. When one member mourns, we all mourn with them. In this time of profound sorrow, we surround the Porter family with our love, our prayers, and our unwavering support. May they find some measure of comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their grief.

As Chairman of the IPBA, I know I speak for every band, every piper, and every drummer across Ireland when I say that our thoughts are with Adrian, Pamela, and their extended family. Let us honor Adam’s memory by holding one another a little closer, by cherishing our loved ones, and by continuing to nurture the spirit of unity that binds us all together.

To Adrian, a respected and admired member of our association, we say: your loss is our loss, your sorrow is our sorrow. We stand beside you in mourning and will continue to walk with you through the difficult days ahead.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis — may Adam’s gentle soul rest in peace at the right hand of God. May light perpetual shine upon him, and may comfort and healing surround all those who grieve his passing.

With the deepest sympathy and solidarity,
Brian Mac Mahon
Chairman
Irish Pipe Band Association