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Celtic Night at the Mercury Cafe. October 14, 2023
Celtic Night at the Mercury Café, 22nd & California, Denver, October 14, featuring Bangers and Blunders (Shannon Muenchow and Graeme Danforth) 6pm-7pm with a session to follow…
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![Josh Stewart Sets Up ExJet in Dubia](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Josh-XJetCo.jpg)
Josh Stewart Sets Up ExJet in Dubia
XJet employees and family members gave XJet founder Josh Stewart a big surprise greeting last month as he returned to work at XJet facility Denver’s Centennial Airport. With champagne bottles popping and the table set for celebration Josh arrived beaming ear to ear. He had just returned from the United Arab Emigrates where he had […]
![Ireland Ambassador Collins moves on to Germany: Anne Anderson to be first female Ambassador to U.S.](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Amb_Lyons_Collins_Hick-cropped.jpg)
Ireland Ambassador Collins moves on to Germany: Anne Anderson to be first female Ambassador to U.S.
(Photo: Ambassador Collins (center) at November 2011 reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Denver. On the left is Jim Lyons, Ireland Honorary Consul General, Denver, on right is Governor John Hickenlooper) Well liked Michael Collins has served as Ireland’s ambassador to the United States since August 14, 2007. According to The Washington Post and Irish […]
![Fun Filled Festivities for Your Irish Vacation!](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Tourism-walking-Mourne-Mountains-County-Down.jpg)
Fun Filled Festivities for Your Irish Vacation!
by Sean Brown You don’t have to be Irish or have Irish roots to appreciate the world famous hospitality and humor of the Irish people. As an Irish American with family in County Mayo and Tyrone, I’ve had more opportunities than most folks to experience these cultural traits first hand. Having traveled to Ireland many […]
![Ron Radford, Denver author, has just released ebook, The Special Boy](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/June-13-CC-special-boy-ebook.jpg)
Ron Radford, Denver author, has just released ebook, The Special Boy
The Special Boy is the compelling tale of a tragically orphaned Irish lad born in the strife ridden Belfast of the early 1950’s. Spirited away to the safety of a sleepy Indiana town, young Conor touches everyone he meets with a mystical power that harkens back to Celtic legends. Danger, mystery and tragedy follow him […]
![The Emporium, the best of Ireland – and Colorado!](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Emporium-1-2013.jpg)
The Emporium, the best of Ireland – and Colorado!
Idaho Springs, Colorado was founded in 1859 by prospectors during the early days of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. During the late twentieth century, the town evolved into a tourist center. The Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs reflects the evolution of the town, from it’s necessary function to help process ore from […]
![Irish Music added to the warmth and charm of The Burns Pub at Hilltop](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Burns-Pub-front1.jpg)
Irish Music added to the warmth and charm of The Burns Pub at Hilltop
The sounds of lively reels, jigs, and hornpipes can now be heard at the Burns Pub in Broomfield, Colorado. Veteran Irish musicians invite you to listen to their acoustic music session or even jump up to show off your footwork if you’re so inspired. Although it’s not unusual for a few Irish dancers to show […]
![CELTIC WOMAN at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 9.](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Celtic-Women-2013.jpg)
CELTIC WOMAN at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 9.
CELTIC WOMAN at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, June 9. Celtic Woman Ticket Link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E004A29A072543F The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group’s sold-out Christmas Celebration tour. In addition, Celtic Woman was […]
![Ladies and Gentlemen, Place Your Bets! Celtic Tavern LODO Now Offers OTB](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Celtic-Tavern-OTB.jpg)
Ladies and Gentlemen, Place Your Bets! Celtic Tavern LODO Now Offers OTB
There are decisions to be made when you enter the Celtic Tavern at 18th & Blake in Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo); Donegal Fish & Chips vs. Scottish Salmon Filet, London Broil vs. Sirloin, Guinness vs. Murphy’s, Jameson vs. Bushmill, and so on and so on.. Now you can add one more decision – What horse […]
![Thank You Jessica Lesser!](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Jessica-Lesser-at-ROT-Regionals.jpg)
Thank You Jessica Lesser!
Denver Rose Jessica Lesser traveled to Ireland to participate in the 2013 Rose of Tralee Regional Finals May 29-June 2. By all accounts she was a fantastic representative for the greater Denver Irish Community. Big applause also goes out to the folks at the Denver Rose Center and all the friends and family who supported […]
![Denver’s Blaine Donovan to Represent his “Heartbeat of Home” in Dublin](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Blaine-Donovan-cropped-cuis.jpg)
Denver’s Blaine Donovan to Represent his “Heartbeat of Home” in Dublin
When the producers of Riverdance were looking for dancers- Irish, Latin Flamenco, Afro Cuban and Street, for their new dance stage spectacular ‘Heartbeat of Home(HOH),’ they decided to incorporate social media into the project. This past April HOH gave a shout out to the world with an online talent search that asked dancers to record […]
![Pike’s Peak Celtic Festival Returns!](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/June-13-CC-Cover.jpg)
Pike’s Peak Celtic Festival Returns!
By Rodger Hara (Photo:Garrett Hacking Photography G) THE INDULGERS will be one of the headliners at the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival in Colorado Springs, June 28-30. The Colorado based Celtic rockers have just announced the world wide release of their seventh studio album “WHISKEY TONIGHT”) After a 14 year absence (not counting a one-off attempt […]
![DROPKICK MURPHYS Sunshine Theater gig in Albuquerque has been rescheduled for June 28.](https://celticconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-13-CC-Cover.jpg)
DROPKICK MURPHYS Sunshine Theater gig in Albuquerque has been rescheduled for June 28.
Boston-based rock band The Dropkick Murphys are touring in support of their latest studio album SIGNED and SEALED in BLOOD and will perform at The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on, May 29 and e at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque has been rescheduled for June 28. “We had such a great time writing our last […]