Ian MacLeod wrote this tune in memory of Connie Kippen-Blaney and he performed it at the Glengarry Hall of Fame induction dinner held May 26, 2017.
In Memory of Connie Kippen Blaney
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Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame
5th Annual Music for Malcolm
If you like Fiddle, Step dance and Celtic song – you will not want to miss this.
Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Tour 2017
The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra will be playing at the Metcalfe Centre in Maxville on July 11th at 7:30pm. Admission by free will offering.
2017 Induction Dinner
Our Fourteenth Induction Dinner was an opportunity to honour our inductees, renew acquaintances, and make new ones. Click to see photos of the evening.
Hughie McDonell
Hughie’s family roots in Glengarry go back to the late 1790s. He grew up with eight sisters and five brothers on the family farm near Martintown. His father, William, had a great influence on Hugh, teaching him to play the guitar at the age of six. His siblings recall that there was always music in the house and their mother, Margaret Kennedy, frequently would dance with the children in the kitchen.
The Ranger Family
Omer and Angelina Ranger started their life together in Vaudreuil, Quebec, but moved to Glengarry County in 1911. They purchased land here and built their home. During their years in the brick home, they parented 12 living children. The house was filled with music and parties.
Douglas Lloyd MacCuaig
A native of Glen Sandfield, Ontario, Lloyd was born to Roddie and Edna MacCuaig (nee MacMillan) on Jan 12th 1935. Lloyd died on Jan 13th 2016. His mother Edna was a very accomplished pianist and influenced his style and choice of Scottish Music.
Darrel MacLeod
Darrel Edwin Neil MacLeod is the son of RD and Clara MacLeod. His musical ability includes playing the fiddle, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle and the bodhrán and singing.
Cock of the North
This month we’re using an inductee’s tune, “Cock of The North,” chosen by the Ranger Family as its signature tune.
Springbank House
Lloyd MacCuaig, who is being inducted into The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame this month, played this tune at a Celtic music competition. (circa 1960).