2009 Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

Grace Macdonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:23:48 +0000

With her twin, Cosie, Grace was the youngest of seven children of Angus J.A. and Elinor MacDonald. Born in 1912, she attended school in Alexandria and later at Iona Academy in St. Raphael’s. In 1920, Grace began dancing lessons from Miss Carrie Biggers and soon became proficient enough to compete and win medals for the […]

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Agnes MacDonald

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:20:36 +0000

As a performer, a teacher and an accompanist, Agnes MacDonald earned a reputation as a supporter of the Celtic music tradition of Glengarry. “When Agnes was of tender school age, her aptitude for music was noted by the Sisters of the Holy Cross teachers.”* Her parents purchased a piano and encouraged her in her musical […]

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The Lochiel Strings

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:12:04 +0000

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Malcolm Dewar

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:06:42 +0000

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Anne & Kenneth McKenna

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:02:30 +0000

Both musically talented, Ken played the pipes and Anne the piano. The McKennas moved to Glengarry County and immediately became involved in the community. In 1990, they began the Glengarry Gaelic Choir which required many hours of organizing and practicing. The Choir performed for over ten years, appearing at the Glengarry Highland Games and in […]

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