Inductee

David Danskin

David Danskin

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, David Danskin was active in the Glengarry Piping community for over 40 years. He moved to Maxville in January, 1969 from Ottawa where he was a member of the Rockcliffe Air Force Pipe Band. He took on the task of teaching at the Glengarry...

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Denis Carr

Denis Carr

For over thirty years, Denis has been at the forefront of Celtic music in Glengarry. He joined the Brigadoons in 1977 and it soon became apparent to anyone who saw him perform that he was an accomplished vocalist. He sang songs from the “auld sod” that he knew from...

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Duncan (the Farmer) McDonald

Duncan (the Farmer) McDonald

Duncan, “the Farmer,” as he is now known in Glengarry was born and raised on the family farm in Glen Roy. He is the son of John Sander and Ella McDonald. His family was noted for its support of Celtic music and traditions. Duncan came from a musical family of...

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Munro Family Orchestra & Pipe Band

Munro Family Orchestra & Pipe Band

The Munro family of Apple Hill were well known throughout the county and beyond for their musical ability. Headed by their father, Phillip Ross Munro and his wife, Catherine, they used to put on completer concerts around the county and area. Phillip and his son Sandy...

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Christena MacDonald

Christena MacDonald

Christena Catherine Campbell was born on March 7th, 1915, the daughter of Dan J. Campbell and Mary Ann MacDonald, 25/3rd of Kenyon. She was the only daughter in a family of three older boys – John Martin, Donald Ranald and Hugh Joseph - and grew up on the farm to the...

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Jean MacInnes Campbell

Jean MacInnes Campbell

Jean MacInnes was born in 1936 in the 6th Concession of Kenyon Township to Peter MacInnes and Greta Kippen. She attended local schools in Baltics’ Corners, Cornwall and Maxville and finished her high school at Fisher Park in Ottawa. She attended Business School and...

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John (Jackie) Smith

John (Jackie) Smith

Born in 1939 and raised in Greenfield, Jackie Smith was a true “Glengarry Lad;” he was a proud life long resident of the 4th of Kenyon. From his early years, Jackie was lover of Scot’s tunes. On many occasions he would recount stories of his youth when, as a small...

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Joan (Gormley) O’Hara

Joan (Gormley) O’Hara

Joan Gormley O’Hara started performing at an early age in her backyard, where, despite several falls, she was determined to conquer cartwheels first with two hands then with her right hand. From the age of 6 - 12 years, she and her sister, Dorothy took dancing lessons...

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James Nixon

James Nixon

James Stewart Nixon, born Oct. 19, 1931, was the son of Leslie and Margaret (Barton) Nixon. His musical ability stemmed from both sides of the family which included playing the piano, organ, accordion, guitar and fiddle. His grandfather (also James Nixon) would lilt...

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Anna Margaret MacDonald

Anna Margaret MacDonald

Anna Margaret MacDonald could be inducted into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame in three categories: performer, composer and promoter. She was born in 1925 to Archibald and Catherine (Kate McCosham) McDonell. While growing up on the family farm near St....

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Recent Posts

Kenneth Ward has passed away

We would like to acknowledge the passing of Kenneth Ward on February 16th, 2024, and offer our condolences to his family and friends. A lover of Celtic music, Ken was very involved with the Hall. He was a "Charter Member," and served as our first treasurer. [button...

Announcing the 2024 Inductees!

We are proud to announce the addition of the following inductees this year. They have all shown great pride in promoting Glengarry and its Celtic roots.

Looking for 2024 Nominations

We are looking for new nominations for 2024. If you'd like to nominate one of Glengarry's many talented musicians, hardworking teachers or promoters, please send in your nomination by December 31st, 2023. Download our nomination form here Nominations from previous...

8th Annual Celtic Fiddle Mass

Fiddlers, you are all invited to the 8th Annual Celtic Fiddle Mass! Join us at St. Anthony's Parish in Apple Hill on the 12th of November at 10:30am. Below is the formal invitation with all of the details as well as the full set list. 

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