James Walsh on Irish Heritage in Colorado

Published: April 1, 2021

While cities like New York, Boston and Chicago are widely recognized for their Irish American communities, Colorado can trace its Irish connection back to the late 1800s and a mining boom in the state. “The first Irish communities in the state were in the Central City area," said Political Science Clinical Associate Professor James Walsh.

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