On the 18th March 2011 I was contacted by Steve Lawrence of the Tulla Pipe Band who wrote as follows:-

The bass drum shown in the picture was presented to the Tulla Pipe Band (County Clare, Ireland) by the Commanding Officer of the XX Regiment of Foot around 1920.

It was presented as a gesture of goodwill after the band's original drum was smashed by the Black and Tans.

I thought you might like a picture of it, as you can see the rope work has recently been restored.
Would you happen to know the name of the Officer in charge when the drum was presented?
The Tulla Pipe Band are currently celebrating their 75th year and we are collecting facts that are relevant to our history, so any information would be greatly received.

I recently sent this to the Fusilier Museum but did not get a response, so I'm trying you, hope that's ok?

Thank you for your help.

Steve Lawrence.

I replied on the 19th March 2011 as follows:-

What a wonderful gesture of the XX during "The Troubles"

The1st Battalion of the XX Lancashire Fusiliers were stationed in Ireland 1919-1921.

I would like to write a small feature for the LF web site if you would kindly let me have a few pics of the band, and a few others of the wonderful drum from different angles?

Should the drum ever become unusable as an instrument, I will gladly replace it with a new one, so we could have the old one back
( I know, but it was worth a try! Ha Ha)

The band are considering their response.

Joe Eastwood.