Inductee

Paddy Kelly

Paddy Kelly

Paddy Kelly is a man of many talents. Not only does he have a wonderful voice, but he plays a number of instruments. Paddy was born and raised in Ottawa and began playing traditional music at an early age. His father introduced Pat to traditional music and song. His...

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Duncan (Picket) McDonald

Duncan (Picket) McDonald

Duncan W. McDonald, the son of Hugh Allan McDonald and Catherine MacLeod, was born on January 8, 1906 in Glen Sandfield. He married Mary Marcella McDonell, daughter of Angus A. (Sandy) & Margaret (Weir) McDonell and had three children, Theresa, Margaret and...

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Edna MacMillan

Edna MacMillan

Edna was born on July lst, 1906 in the 7th Concession of East Hawkesbury Township, Prescott County, to Angus Malcolm MacKinnon and Maude Hope. In the winter of 1917 the family moved to the Brodie Road. She often remarked what a change there was between two...

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Catherine Olive DeFreitas

Catherine Olive DeFreitas

Catherine Olive, or "Kinoly" as she is known in these parts, was born and raised in Alexandria on the family farm at MacPhee's bridge. She grew up understanding that the combination of family, friends and music is the essence of a good life! Kinoly began learning to...

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The Brigadoons

The Brigadoons

Formed in 1971 by Rob Taylor, the Brigadoons have promoted Glengarry’s Celtic music for more than forty five years. Over those many years the band has had many members who epitomized the vast talent present in our county.

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Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Howie Morris was part of the Morris Quartet; along with his brother, John, and sisters, Grace and Ida, they entertained in Highland costume at the first “St. Andrew’s Concert”.

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Allan MacPhail

Allan MacPhail

During his 60 years of fiddling, Allan has generously shared his talents with many audiences at charitable events, the National Arts Centre, Glengarry and Cape Breton concert stages.

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Clara MacLeod

Clara MacLeod

Clara Olney MacLeod was born in Carievale, Saskatchewan on April 26, 1929. Her musical education began with piano lessons given by Mrs. Ericson at 25¢ each. Her mother, Lavinia, reinforced the lessons with supervision of a daily practice and a good crack on the...

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Viola MacCuaig

Viola MacCuaig

Viola MacCuaig was born at Lorne, in Lochiel Township, the daughter of Norman B. MacRae and Mary Jane MacMillan. She started her musical journey by playing her mother's pump organ. Because her legs were too short to reach the pedals, her sisters would take turns...

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Festive Ceilidh on November 20th

Join us on November 20th, 2022 for a festive ceilidh at the Hall. We invite all entertainers, and will have Christmas goodies for snacks. There will be a goodwill offering which will go to the Hospice.

Annual General Meeting 2022

Our AGM is going to be held on Tuesday September 20th at 10:30 am at the Hall in Williamstown. This meeting is open to the public, so please feel free to attend.

Doors Open 2022

We are pleased to be participating in Doors Open this year, on August 20 and 21st from 9:30am until 3:30pm.

Summer Ceilidhs are Back!

We are pleased to announce that we will be holding Tuesday night Ceilidhs throughout July (on the 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th) from 7pm to 9pm at the Hall in Williamstown. Musicians are invited to come and join in these casual jam sessions. Free will offering.

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