Sure, ’tis a grand Scottish tradition to ignore the English…but to forget where England is? That’s just DAFT! Captain forgets England is between Scotland and Belgium
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Aug 26
Monthly Council Meeting
Our monthly meeting is tomorrow at 7pm at Dublin City Pub. Hope to see you there!
Jul 25
T-shirts
Coming Soon: HAGGIS t-shirts! Information on ordering will be emailed to membership. Not a member but want a shirt? Please message us, or, go to the membership page, print off the form, and become one today!
Jul 25
Parade
HAGGIS will be in the St. Patricks Day parade 2014. Please make arrangements to be there and help us promote CelticFest. It’s going to be a great time! Taking suggestions for float ideas now!
Jul 25
Just a reminder that we have a HAGGIS facebook page that is updated often with upcoming information. We also have a HAGGIS members group, for paid members to stay in touch and share information. Be sure to check us out!
Jul 22
Monthly council meeting
Just a reminder that July’s meeting is TOMORROW, July 23rd, at Dublin City Pub at 7pm. All members are welcome to attend!
Jul 15
Upcoming Concert
Here is some information that may be of interest on some upcoming concerts of a Celtic Band: Battlefield Band in Concert at: Elkader IA on 7th Sept 2013 Venue: Elkader Opera House, tickets & info: www.elkaderoperahouse.com tel: 563 873 2378 Battlefield Band in Concert at: Davenport IA, on 14th Sept Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 1702 …
Jun 14
June Council Meeting — NEW LOCATION
The location of our next council meeting has changed! We will be meeting June 25th at 7pm at Cedar Lodge at Squaw Creek Park, the location of our Celticfest, we will be meeting with Jason, the park manager to go over details. Please spread the word!
Jun 10
In the news
Craig Hazelbaker, one of our society pipers (and the piper at my wedding 19 years ago!) is in the Cedar Rapids Gazette today! Check it out. CLICK HERE, pops to new window.
Jun 02
A nice bit of history on Robert the Bruce
The Telegraph today has an article about how Robert the Bruce told Edward II that he wanted peace at nearly any cost…but Edward would have to recognize him as ruler of a sovereign Scotland. Seems that “proud Edward” didn’t agree, went north, and was soundly defeated at Bannockburn. It’s a good read. Link. (Pops to …