Vice President Drum Major Kieran Boyle was born in Montreal Canada.  He enlisted in the Black Watch (RHR) Cadet Corps in 1983, where he received his red star and wreath, the honor of best recruit, and was promoted to the rank of corporal.

Kieran joined the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada in 1985.  He was ranked 3^rd overall in the Recruit Company of 60.  Prior to joining the Regiment's pipes and drums, Kieran served with the Calgary Highlanders from August 1986 to April 1987 under Pipe Major Robert Henderson, CD.  Kieran joined the Black Watch Pipes and Drums in late 1988 under the Direction of Pipe Major Andrew Kerr, CD.  Kieran excelled at the tenor drum which he studied under Ed Burgess, CD, until Burgess’ appointment to Drum Major of the Black Watch (RHR)   of   Canada.    Kieran   remained   lead  tenor  under  Pipe Major  Jordon Anderson until Kieran's  retirement  from the Canadian Forces Reserve Army in  March of 1998, .  During his tenure with the Black Watch, Kieran paraded in front of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, other members of the Royal family as well as various politicians and delegates.