Ribbon Cutting -Leadville Irish Miners Memorial

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I would spread the cloths under your feet.

But I, being poor, have only my dreams;

I have spread my dreams under your feet,

Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

~WB. Yeats

Join the Irish Network of Colorado for the official ribbon cutting of the Leadville Irish Miners Memorial – In memory of the over 1100 Irish immigrants buried in unmarked graves – a symbol of their humanity, their lives and their struggles, in hope that their stories might continue…

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Memorial Ceremony: 10 am – 2pm at Evergreen cemetery. Remarks from dignitaries, reading of the names and unveiling.
  • St. Patrick’s “Practice Parade” at
    3pm.
  • Evening Grand Finale at Tabor House, Leadville: “From Cork to Colorado” entertainment on stage to include Allihies delegation, local Leadville students etc.

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