The 2021 American Conference for Irish Studies (Western Region) will be hosted by the University of Colorado – Denver from September 23-26, 2021. The theme of the conference is Labor, Immigration, and Class. As we mark 100 years since the Government of Ireland Act and the Partition of the island, we are also witnessing [...]
Our annual Irish Gala takes place at the Capital Grille and The Celtic on Market in downtown Denver. The event is a fundraiser to support the efforts of Irish Network Colorado (INCO) to erect a memorial in Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville honoring the thousands of Irish immigrants who died there unknown in the late [...]
Kathleen Fitzsimmons will present an overall Leadville history, a visual dive into many of the "Then and Now" photos, and then share her stories of Leadville with her oldest brother, Michael. She is releasing the second "Then and Now" book this month and will share unseen photos of Leadville.
Get in the mood for St. Patrick's Day as we welcome back a trio of County Antrim based entertainers for a seisún of stories, songs and tunes. Liz Weir is an Irish storyteller with an international reputation, having shared her tales on five continents. She has also performed at a number of storytelling events we [...]
We have another install in our popular Leadville series of virtual events. This one will focus on notorious couples who used to live in Leadville in the 19th Century.The event is free and will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link automatically after you register. If you don't receive the email with [...]
John Joe McGinley is an Irish author and historian living in Donegal who has written two books about the Irish in America - The Irish in Power and the Irish Wise Guys. His latest book is the Irish in Power and is the story of some of America’s most flamboyant and influential Irish American politicians. [...]
A guided walking tour fundraiser for the Leadville Irish Memorial All donations go to the Leadville Irish Memorial, now under construction in the Catholic Pauper section of Leadville's Evergreen Cemetery. Register via RSVP below.Please consider the following:Minimum $40 donation to the Leadville Irish Memorial recommended. Can be paid at the [...]
Work has been progressing at the site of the Leadville Irish Miners' Memorial and we will be having a ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, September 17th at 10am to celebrate the completion of Phase 1. The centerpiece is already in place on the plinth along with a rock from the Climax mine. The spiral walkways and [...]
Our annual Irish Gala takes place at the Capital Grille and The Celtic on Market in downtown Denver. The event is a fundraiser to support the efforts of Irish Network Colorado (INCO) to erect a memorial in Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville honoring the thousands of Irish immigrants who died there unknown in the late [...]
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 27th at 6.30pm. We will review the past year and Members will elect the Board of Directors. This is your opportunity to participate in planning for our organization for the coming year. If you are a current member of INCO and are interested in becoming [...]
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED! We are so excited who all who will be celebrating with us at Clancy's Pub in Wheat Ridge See you Sunday!