The 42nd Annual Donegal Fiddlers Glenties Gathering

This major gathering of fiddle players was established in 1983 and is held annually in The Highlands Hotel, Glenties. The popular event is for anyone interested in fiddle music and the formal programme includes classes, a concert with special guest fiddle players, talks and occasional recitals.

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Fiddle Masterclass

Date: Saturday October 5 & Sunday October 6 • Time: 10.40am to 12.30pm
Venue: The Highlands Hotel, Glenties • Cost: €15 (For the 2 days)
Booking: Please Book in Advance at Email info@donegalfiddlemusic.ie or by Text to 086 3409019.

Advanced Level Class with Bruce MacGregor (Inverness, Scotland).
Date: Saturday October 5 • Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm

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Talk: The Fiddle Music of Simon Fraser
With Bruce MacGregor (Inverness, Scotland).

Date: Saturday, October 5
Venue: The Highlands Hotel, Glenties
Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm • Cost: FREE

Captain Simon Fraser (1773-1852) was a noted fiddle player and collector from Inverness. He collected over 230 tunes which were published in 1816 as, ‘The Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland’.

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Donegal Fiddlers Concert

Aoibhín O’Dea, Conor Caldwell and Bruce MacGregor.

Date: Saturday October 5
Venue: The Highlands Hotel, Glenties
Time: 9.00pm • Cost: €15
Bookings: Tickets At Door.
No Advance Booking.