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Editor’s Notebook: Glass Chanter/ Jimmy Anderson/ CLASP Invitational/ Capt. John Dinner/ John Balloch

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Reader Les Hutt has commented on the news this week of the new trophy for the North Games. Les writes: ‘Many thanks to Andrew Grant and Jean Cameron for the new trophy. ‘The Glass Chanter was an institution for those who competed on the Northern circuit and hopefully this will inspire a good turnout in the future competitions.’ Yes, a terrific gesture by Jean and Andrew Les. I am sure…

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RSPBA NI Branch confirm contests/ Leinster Contest/ Howth Contest/ 10th Bangor BB

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The RSPBA NI Branch have now confirmed all of their venues for the 2024 season and have also confirmed that several dates have fallen by the wayside. The mini band contest which had been organised by Irvine Memorial for May 4th in Fivemiletown was cancelled due to lack of entries, whilst the NI Branch competition set for June 15th failed to find a host council and it too has been…

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Highland Games: New Trophy for North Games Champion/ Island Games Schedule Streamlined

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A new ‘Glass Chanter’ trophy has been announced for the champion piper at the North of Scotland’s Highland Games. The new trophy replaces an earlier version which has gone missing. Mrs Jean Cameron, the woman behind the idea, said, ‘The Glass Chanter has been designed by Glasstom Studios of Tain. The trophy has been funded by Mr Andrew Grant McKenzie, of the firm Highland Historian. ‘It will be awarded on…

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Atholl Gathering 2024 Full Results – Updated with Picture and Comment

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The Atholl Gathering was held yesterday (May 26) in the grounds of Blair Castle, Perthshire. Seventy-eight solo pipers, junior and senior, entered meaning an early 9.30am start. The weather was cold and wet but had cleared up by late afternoon. Champion Piper was Brodie Watson-Massey pictured above with his trophy. Brodie tied for the honour with three other pipers but his higher placing in his piobaireachd event was the clincher….

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Atholl Gathering 2024 First Results

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The Atholl Gathering was held today (May 26) in the grounds of Blair Castle, Perthshire. Seventy-eight solo pipers, junior and senior, competed meaning an early 9.30am start and a late finish. There were graded senior contests for piobaireachd. Light music events for March, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipe & Jig were open. The ceòl beag was split into four heats with four pipers in each progressing to the final. Three…

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