For the past eight years folks have been retreating to Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival in Huerfano County, Colorado, to enjoy an extended weekend of traditional (trad) Celtic music, dance, and camaraderie. Veterans of the festivals mark their calendars and look forward to return to this truly unique destination and event. Anticipation builds as […]

by Cindy Reich Ashley Davis grew up listening to her parents’ vinyl recordings of folk music—concentrating on the lyrics and listening carefully to the message in the song. The ability to tell a story—a story that would capture and hold your attention was important. Of course, growing up in Kansas, Davis was also exposed to […]

Now in its 4th year, the small but mighty Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater continues its tradition of being the biggest little Festival in Colorado. With a small-town feel appropriate for its location in Citizens Park in Edgewater, last year the Festival attracted a massive crowd of 10,000 (over its two-day run, not all at once…) […]

More than 80,000 people are expected to attend this year’s 37th annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, taking place September 5-8 at Stanley Park Fairgrounds in Estes Park. “I am grateful for the continued success of the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival as we celebrate our 37th year,” said Dr. James Durward, festival founder. “I […]

photo) The new Queen Colleen, Aryana Jackson, adjusts her tiara with help from outgoing Queen Jessica Lesser (background). The coronation took place November 2ne at the Celtic Tavern in downtown Denver. Aryana is a 19 year old Graphic Design student and loves to draw, paint. She has strong ties to Ireland and her mother is […]

(photo credit: Vital Imagery (photo modified to format) Cody Donovan steps into the cage again, August 17 at the TD Gardens in Boston, MA. He faces the biggest challenge of his career thus far against Ovince St Preux, a Strikeforce veteran. Donovan is coming off a spectacular UFC debut with a first round knockout and […]

Celebrating their 50th year this August 10 & 11, the folks at Colorado Scottish festival are going dog-friendly. Bring your dog – of any breed, color or size — and introduce him or her to the Dogs of the British Isles. (Dogs must be on leash, please, per park rules. Water stations and “dog poo […]

By all accounts The Gathering Ireland 2013 (The Gathering) has been off to an enthusiastic start and continues to build momentum. The tourism initiative began with a bang on New Year’s Eve in Dublin and continues to sparkle across the country. The Gathering is not a single event, but a concept and catalyst for Irish […]

Peyton Davis (pictured above) of Celtic Steps lead the way for Colorado at the North American Irish Dance Championships held from last month in Anaheim, California. Peyton of the Celtic Steps School won the first place trophy for Girl Dancers Under 11 Years Old. Other Colorado dancers who placed in the top 10 were: Delaney […]

Photo: Consul General of Ireland, Gerry Stanton (right) stands with fellow Mayo man, Taoiseach(Prime Minister) Mr. Enda Kenny. Consul General of Ireland, Gerry Staunton, recently announced that he will give up his post at the Consulate General of Ireland, San Francisco after summer and retire to Ireland. “After 5 great years, I finish my assignment […]

(Photo caption) Denver native (via Belfast) Susan Morrice, Chairperson of Belize Natural Energy (BNE), embraces Erin Ryan, Human Resources Manager, and Dr Gilbert Canton CEO, as their company was announced winner of GetEnergy Global Education and Training in Exploration Award June 4th in London. On June 4, company representatives for Belize Natural Energy (BNE) traveled […]

ireland made simple (5mm bleeds)-2Planning a trip to Ireland but don’t know where to start? Wish you knew a local? Someone who you could sit down with and pick their brain about traveling right in Ireland? Well meet your new Colorado based travel consultant, Ireland Made Simple! Ireland Made Simple is the brainchild of newlyweds, […]