Archive for June 28th, 2009

Tiree Pipe Band’s annual participation in Strathaven’s Gala Day was more successful than usual this June – as they won the Strathaven Gala Shield in competition with Strathaven and East Kilbride Bands. While it was a pleasant surprise to win the Shield, to most of the Band it came as a complete shock, as few… »

Well deserved Congratulations to the Tiree ladies and all participants who have to train rigorously to take part in what can be a gruelling event. We did it! After 26.2 miles and seven hours of walking, TEAM TIREE crossed the finish line at 6.58am. Fiona, Myra, Jackie and Caroline would like to thank everyone who… »

Assistant Chief Constable John Neilson and Convener of Strathclyde Police Authority Paul Rooney helicoptered into Tiree to spend the day with P.C. Kevin Harrison. The morning was spent visiting the Airport and the Radar station. The afternoon plan was to rove around the island. An Tirisdeach caught up with them before they lunched at Elephant’s… »

Next week sees the start of Fèis Thiriodh, Tiree’s festival of traditional music, dance and culture, and 2009 looks to be building on the success of last year’s record-breaking Fèis. The week starts on Sunday afternoon with a walk round Hynish looking at the township’s fascinating history and looking behind the buildings to look at… »