Eamonn De Valera. Mary McAleese. And now: Michael Collins. The Irish Network Colorado (INCO) is bringing His Excellency, Ambassador Michael Collins to Colorado who is following in the footsteps of Ireland’s first President as well as the current one. As an emerging force in the Colorado business scene, INCO resumes its mission to provide beneficial […]

Story & Photos by Amanda Rieker The stands erupted into barely controlled chaos as the final whistle blew, signaling the success of six years of recruiting, training, and commitment to a dream of winning a Camogie championship. The hard fought battle on the pitch against the girls from Washington DC was the culmination of years […]

What a great time in Spanish Peaks country Sept 22-25. A beautiful part of Colorado not on the beaten path – great folks too. Ceili/Sessions in a “Ghost Town” – Workshops, concerts, more sessions. Here are a few photos. Stay tuned here for info on 2012 Fest & Retreat..

by Alan Groarke There’s an old Irish proverb that states ‘an ounce of breeding is worth a pound of feeding’. Well that adage can definitely be applied to Darragh O’Neill who has just been announced as the starting punter for the CU Football team. Darragh has never before played in a competitive American Football game […]

Uilleann piper Davy Spillane was at Hastings College, Nebraska to receive a Doctorate in Fine Arts for his works in making Uilleann Pipes. He swung into Denver for a couple days with Richard Lloyd, Professor of Irish Literature at the College. He is pictured above at Celtic Tavern in Downtown Denver. L-R Spillane, Noel Hickey, […]

Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin, 59, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 12, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the home he shared with Judi, his wife and best friend of 42 years. A few years ago a band that we have history with asked Celtic Events/ The Celtic Connection to promote and produce a show in […]

Photo: Keriayn with dad, Bill, and mom Teresa Keriayn O’Donnell has recently returned from Ireland where she was competing in the regional finals of the 2011 Rose of Tralee Festival. Keriayn was the first local girl to be chosen to represent the City of Denver as the Denver Rose in this prestigious event. Although she […]