It is with deep regret that we recognize the passing of Sherrill Trottier on March 11, 2020. An Inductee with her husband, Rene, Sherrill was our Treasurer for most of the years that we have been in existence.
We are pleased to announce the 2020 inductees into The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame. From the approximately forty nominees reviewed by the Executive, the following four names were chosen…
Today we learned of the passing of another member of our Glengarry Hall of Fame family. Yvonne McDonell was not an Inductee, but she was a faithful member who always made time to drop in at our Hall events in spite of the busy schedule she and Chris kept. She will be...
With much sorrow, we share with you the passing of one our Inductees, Anne McKenna. Anne passed away on Wednesday, October 2 at the Chartwell Nursing Home in Lancaster. Anne and her husband, Kenneth, were inducted into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame in 2009....
Saturday, November 16, 2019 Metcalfe Centre, Maxville, ON 2 – 5 pm Scottish Country Tea Dance Music by Ian Muir, Judi Nicolson, Kathy & Fred Collins Lunch (sandwiches, desserts, coffee & tea) following the dance Dancing & Lunch - $25.00 pp; Spectators...
Kahlil Cappuccino was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1970. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Glengarry County, Ontario – a place perhaps best known for hosting the North American Pipe Band Championships.
Gilbert Richard Duncan Young has been a long time contributor for over 60 years to the Glengarry Highland Games both as a performer and as the leader of pipe band activities which are the highlight of the Games where he has served as Director of Bands. As such he has had a major impact on Celtic Music in Glengarry.
Bill Vipond was raised on a farm in Summerstown front, Glengarry County where he began to sing in the Salem church choir. His love of music soon found him singing at weddings which he really enjoyed.
The Clansmen were formed in 1973 under the direction of Sylvester MacDonald. This was one of very few Scottish dance bands in Glengarry at the time and they would change the way dance music would be played in the area for many years to come.
The 16th Annual Induction Dinner was as wonderful as ever. We want to thank everyone who attended, as well as the entertainers who delighted us with their talents. Take a look at some of our photos from the evening.