Pianists

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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Rene & Sherrill Trottier

Rene & Sherrill Trottier

This couple has been involved with music in Glengarry for many years. Rene grew up interested in music, but his interest increased when he began attending dances. He took one lesson on the fiddle, and in the mid 1950s he organized a small band known as the Glen...

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Mary Frances MacPhee

Mary Frances MacPhee

Mary Frances had a life-long and enduring commitment to music as a pianist. She loved Celtic music in particular, and as a result, she was a favoured accompanist of fiddlers and vocalists in the area.

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Annual General Meeting 2025

Join us for the Celtic Hall of Fame’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 10:30 AM, taking place at the Hall in Williamstown. All are welcome to attend.

Celebrating a Memorable Evening

Last night’s induction dinner was a wonderful success thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many individuals. A heartfelt thank you to our planning committee for organizing every detail, our volunteers for their seamless coordination, and our venue staff for...

Tickets Sold Out for the 2025 Induction Dinner

Tickets for the 2025 Induction Dinner have officially sold out, and in record time! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable evening honouring this year’s exceptional inductees. We understand that many were eager to...

2025 Induction Dinner Tickets

Tickets for the 20th Induction Dinner on May 23rd, 2025 will be sold on Wednesday, May 7th from 10:30am until 1pm at the Curling Club in Alexandria The cost is $75 per ticket. Cash or e-transfer only. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at...

Maggie’s Wake at the Aultsville Theatre – April 5, 7:30pm – POSTPONED

Maggie’s Wake is an award winning Canadian “new trad” folk group, who have created an exciting splash in the folk music scene, blending high twang, classic country with contemporary takes on celtic jigs and reels, cajun twin fiddles and reggae rhythms. Their music is an original, genre hopping adventure that has captured the hearts of audiences across Canada and the United States.

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