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Agnes MacDonald

Agnes MacDonald

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...

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Sid Plamondon

Sid Plamondon

Sidney Plamondon (Plamador) was born in St. Regis, Huntingdon, Quebec, on October 26, 1910. When he was four years old, his mother bought him a violin for Christmas. Sid would play his violin every chance he got. When his mother was tired of hearing him, he would go...

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Ian MacLeod

Ian MacLeod

As an accomplished fiddler, teacher and composer, there is no doubt that Ian has been a cornerstone in ‘preserving the Glengarry Fiddle’ for generations to come.

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Peter MacInnes

Peter MacInnes

Peter MacInnes was born on August 9, 1909 to Donald MacInnes and his wife, Annie Campbell in the 6th Concession of Kenyon Township in Glengarry County. He married Greta Kippen in 1934 and they had three children, Jean, married to James Campbell, Donald (Bud) deceased,...

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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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Connie (Kippen) Blaney

Connie (Kippen) Blaney

For over 50 years, piping in Glengarry and Connie Kippen Blaney have been synonymous. As a piper, teacher and executive in many piping organizations she has been a leader in the promotion and conservation of Celtic Music. Connie has spent most of her life in Maxville,...

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John T. MacKenzie

John T. MacKenzie

Pipe Major MacKenzie taught highland piping at the Glengarry School of Piping and Drumming as well as at local high schools. He was immortalized in The Brigadoons song as the “Piper of Glengarry.”

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Rae MacCulloch

Rae MacCulloch

Founded The MacCulloch School of Dance, which teaches Highland and step dance to this day. It is estimated that Rae taught from 3000 to 4000 students over her nearly fifty years of instruction.

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Nomination Time

It is once again time to submit your applications for consideration of persons to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received by December 31st.** Due to the ongoing postal strike, please email your nominations to glengarryceltic@gmail.com **

Rene Trottier Has Passed Away

We were saddened to learn that 2004 inductee Rene Trottier has passed away. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. View...

Annual Old Time Family Dance

Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 8pm for the Annual Old Time Family Dance at McCrimmon Hall (7007 County Road 23A). Featuring the best of music, and a late lunch for $10 admission. Proceeds go towards Hall upkeep.

Inductee Robert Kitts Has Passed Away

We were saddened to learn of the passing of 2015 inductee Robert Kitts, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Excerpt from his obituary:“As a long time Pipe Major in several bands, Bob taught countless people to play bagpipes for...

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