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“Outlander” star Graham McTavish boosts attendance at 25th Annual Trenton Scottish Irish Festival By Terry McNamee

Events – Quinte West – Mother Nature rained on day two of Trenton’s 25th Annual Scottish Irish Festival, but nothing could deter fans of the Outlander television series from coming out to meet one of its stars. Scottish actor Graham McTavish, who plays Dougal Mackenzie on the popular series and also is well known for his role as Dwalim in The Hobbit films, was on hand both Friday and Saturday, September 11 and 12, to meet fans, pose for photos, sign autographs and answer questions. “Having Mr. McTavish join us this year brought many new people to the festival,” said Laurie Caouette, the Special Events Coordinator and festival liaison for the City of Quinte West. “We had visitors from as far away as Sudbury and the United States. Graham was a pleasure to work with and enjoyed meeting fans on both days of the event.” She said he stayed after his VIP appearance on Friday to take in the Tattoo and a feature performance by the acclaimed Cape Breton Celtic band, the Barra MacNeils. “We were ecstatic that Mr. McTavish remained after his earlier VIP event to participate,” Caouette said. “He was exThe renowned Celtic group, the Barra MacNeils of Cape Breton, drew a huge crowd to Centennial Park in Trenton on the opening of the two-day Trenton tremely impressed.” The Tattoo included bands representScottish Irish Festival on Friday, Sept. 11. Pictured from left are band members Stewart MacNeil, Lucy MacNeil, Jamie Gatti, Boyd MacNeil and Kyle Macing numerous regiments, RCAF wings, Neil. Not shown is Sheumas MacNeil on keyboard. Photo: Terry McNamee More pics on page 15.

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Royal Canadian Legions and cadets, as well as the RCMP Highland Dancers, the Belleville Scottish Country Dancers, the McGilly Highland Dancers and the Quinte Irish Dancers. Friday’s headline act, the Barra MacNeils, brought the house down with their renditions of traditional and original Celtic music in both English and Gaelic. “We were extremely pleased with attendance at the Friday night Tattoo and Concert,” said Caouette. “The bands were fabulous this year, and the performance by the Barra MacNeils was very well received by the crowd.” Also performing on Friday were the Trenton Citizens’ Band and two Hamilton groups, the Steel City Rovers and Poor Angus. Caouette said attendance was down on Saturday because of the relentless rain. The weather forced the cancellation of several musical performances as well as the morning’s parade, but the vendors remained open and the marching bands performed. The Heavy Events, traditional Scottish tests of strength, also went ahead. Overall, the festival was a success and received excellent comments from those who came out to Centennial Park to enjoy this local taste of Celtic culture and music. And, as always, kudos go to the small army of volunteers who make it happen.


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