Scotland’s favorite son, “The Bard” Robert (also Robbie, Rabbie) Burns is celebrated worldwide on his birthday January 25th. Born in 1759, he is regarded as Scotland’s national poet and is best known for his poem (and song) “Auld Lang Syne” often sung (or attempted to) on New Year’s Eve (called Hogmanay in Scotland), and “Scots […]

Denver based Susan Morrice is significantly involved with energy companies, jets, and other business ventures. In a recent interview with host Mike Robertson and co-host/producer Peggy Tuck on radio show “Straight Talk About Money” on 1110AM/KTEK, they were so impressed with Susan and her story they referred to her as a female “Warren Buffet” Co-founder […]

“Peace Meets the Street: On the Ground In Northern Ireland, 1993-2001”. Rodger Hara Interviews Author Jim Lyons On a cold and snowy Veteran’s Day in Jim Lyons’ 30th floor office at the law firm of Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP overlooking downtown Denver, the Celtic Connection had an informal chat with him about his new book, […]

By Rodger Hara – – – After nine years of playing together and numerous stage appearances with the likes of Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, Robbie O’Connell, Máirtín de Cógáin and others, the talented duo of Adam Agee and Jon Sousa has released their long-awaited joint CD. All too short at 10 tracks, the album is […]

(Photo: William A. Cotton/CSU Photography) When John and Leslie Malone decide to get behind a project they don’t horse around. Last month the Parker, Colorado couple gave a $42.5 million donation to Colorado State University’s (CSU) Institute for Biologic Translational Therapies, to help find new medical remedies for a variety of ailments in humans and […]

The Irish American Hall of Fame continues its mission to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of Irish Americans to society in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Business & Industry, Public Service, Sports, Religion, Education and Science and has voted on a list of nominees for the class of 2015 to be announced in […]

Ceolchoirm na Nollag – Christmas Concert Success The Friends sponsored another very successful Christmas concert this year, but it was one with a special twist that brought the Irish of Montana and Ireland together to give us a top class show. Bringing the Irish of America and Ireland together ignites a creative spark and energy […]

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), Fr. Joseph Carrigan Division and The Celtic Tavern have joined forces for their 3rd Annual Family Irish New Year’s Celebration. The event takes place from 2 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 31st at The Celtic Tavern, 1801 Blake St., Denver. Observing the Dublin, Ireland time zone, the […]

By Chris Kermiet – – – The Winter Solabration is a celebration of the Winter Solstice in music and dance. The dance consists of traditional American community dances Ð contras, squares, and a few circle and couple dances Ð all carefully taught and walked through so that all can participate. Guests also participate by bringing […]

Irish music sensation CELTIC WOMAN celebrates the holiday season with “Home for Christmas, The Symphony Tour” with a stop in Colorado Wednesday, December 17, 7:30PM at Boettcher Concert Hall, at Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This “one night only” special event in Denver offers an unparalleled musical experience, with the multi-platinum female ensemble performing […]

(photo: Irish Studies student Ariana Walsh) Aithne ar ár Mic Léinn – Introducing our Students Ariana Walsh [Elementary Irish I] I joined the Friends of Irish Studies and am taking Irish language classes because I have always been fascinated with Ireland. This program has taught me more about the language, community, and Ireland in such […]