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","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-colorado-emerald-society-serves-locally-1","title":"How Colorado Emerald Society Serves Locally","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-22T22:37:11Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-societys-mission-impact","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-societys-mission-impact","title":"Colorado Emerald Society's Mission & Impact","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-22T22:36:23Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-organizations-in-denver-charity-volunteering-heritage","html_content":"

Denver’s Irish community is sustained by more than festivals, music, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It is supported year-round by Irish organizations that raise scholarship funds, honor public servants, welcome newc...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-organizations-in-denver-charity-volunteering-heritage","title":"Irish Organizations in Denver: Charity, Volunteering, Heritage,","summary":"Denver’s Irish community is sustained by more than festivals, music, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It is supported year-round by Irish organizations that raise scholarship funds, honor public servants, welcome newc...","date_modified":"2026-08-21T23:32:59Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-bands-and-traditional-music-in-denver","html_content":"

Denver’s Irish music community brings together two complementary traditions: informal Irish session music rooted in shared repertoire and listening, and contemporary Celtic performance that adapts Irish sounds for modern...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-bands-and-traditional-music-in-denver","title":"Irish Bands and Traditional Music in Denver","summary":"Denver’s Irish music community brings together two complementary traditions: informal Irish session music rooted in shared repertoire and listening, and contemporary Celtic performance that adapts Irish sounds for modern...","date_modified":"2026-08-21T21:47:16Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/single-pot-still-irish-whiskey-from-barley-to-bottle","html_content":"

by Patrick O'Toole

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/single-pot-still-irish-whiskey-from-barley-to-bottle","title":"Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: From Barley to Bottle","summary":"by Patrick O'Toole","date_modified":"2026-08-21T21:18:22Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-society-mission-impact-1","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-society-mission-impact-1","title":"Colorado Emerald Society: Mission & Impact","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T20:15:55Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-society-mission-impact","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-society-mission-impact","title":"Colorado Emerald Society: Mission & Impact","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:18:42Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-colorado-emerald-society-serves-locally","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-colorado-emerald-society-serves-locally","title":"How Colorado Emerald Society Serves Locally","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:16:43Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/get-involved-in-colorado-charitable-activities","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/get-involved-in-colorado-charitable-activities","title":"Get Involved in Colorado Charitable Activities","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:15:49Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-societys-mission-explained","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-emerald-societys-mission-explained","title":"Colorado Emerald Society's Mission Explained","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:12:29Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/best-ways-to-donate-to-local-colorado-charities","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/best-ways-to-donate-to-local-colorado-charities","title":"Best Ways to Donate to Local Colorado Charities","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:10:48Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-to-evaluate-colorado-nonprofit-reviews","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-to-evaluate-colorado-nonprofit-reviews","title":"How to Evaluate Colorado Nonprofit Reviews","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-21T19:09:23Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/denver-whiskey-bars-local-spirits-irish-heritage-and-community","html_content":"

Denver Whiskey Bars: Local Spirits, Irish Heritage, and Community

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/denver-whiskey-bars-local-spirits-irish-heritage-and-community","title":"Denver Whiskey Bars: Local Spirits, Irish Heritage, and Community","summary":"Denver Whiskey Bars: Local Spirits, Irish Heritage, and Community","date_modified":"2026-08-20T22:43:19Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/henriksen-amplifiers-craftsmanship-community-and-support-for","html_content":"

Henriksen Amplifiers: Craftsmanship, Community, and Support for Colorado’s First Responders

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/henriksen-amplifiers-craftsmanship-community-and-support-for","title":"Henriksen Amplifiers: Craftsmanship, Community, and Support for","summary":"Henriksen Amplifiers: Craftsmanship, Community, and Support for Colorado’s First Responders","date_modified":"2026-08-20T18:15:14Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/every-step-a-tribute-the-911-stair-climb-at-red-rocks","html_content":"

by Patrick O'Toole

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/every-step-a-tribute-the-911-stair-climb-at-red-rocks","title":"Every Step a Tribute: The 9/11 Stair Climb at Red Rocks","summary":"by Patrick O'Toole","date_modified":"2026-08-20T17:40:28Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-irish-in-colorado","html_content":"

The Irish in Colorado: Migration, Mining, Civic Service, and Cultural Memory in the American West

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-irish-in-colorado","title":"The Irish in Colorado","summary":"The Irish in Colorado: Migration, Mining, Civic Service, and Cultural Memory in the American West","date_modified":"2026-08-20T17:17:07Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/a-nickname-forged-by-heritage-courage-and-perseverance","html_content":"

A Nickname Forged by Heritage, Courage, and Perseverance

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/a-nickname-forged-by-heritage-courage-and-perseverance","title":"A Nickname Forged by Heritage, Courage, and Perseverance","summary":"A Nickname Forged by Heritage, Courage, and Perseverance","date_modified":"2026-08-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/their-future-is-our-legacy","html_content":"

Every scholarship begins with a student, but its impact reaches much further.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/their-future-is-our-legacy","title":"Their Future Is Our Legacy","summary":"Every scholarship begins with a student, but its impact reaches much further.","date_modified":"2026-08-12T05:01:00Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/legacy-giving-planned-giving","html_content":"

Colorado Emerald Society

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/legacy-giving-planned-giving","title":"Legacy Giving / Planned Giving","summary":"Colorado Emerald Society","date_modified":"2026-08-12T05:01:00Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/dale-claxton-cortez-police-department","html_content":"

Officer Dale Claxton: A Tragedy That Shook the Four Corners

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/dale-claxton-cortez-police-department","title":"Dale Claxton, Cortez Police Department","summary":"Officer Dale Claxton: A Tragedy That Shook the Four Corners","date_modified":"2026-08-12T03:04:38Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/a-practical-guide-to-giving","html_content":"

The Colorado Emerald Society Scholarship Legacy Fund

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/a-practical-guide-to-giving","title":"A Practical Guide to Giving","summary":"The Colorado Emerald Society Scholarship Legacy Fund","date_modified":"2026-08-12T00:10:30Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-the-colorado-emerald-society-helps-colorado-communities","html_content":"

Community service has always been at the heart of the Colorado Emerald Society.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-the-colorado-emerald-society-helps-colorado-communities","title":"How the Colorado Emerald Society Helps Colorado Communities","summary":"Community service has always been at the heart of the Colorado Emerald Society.","date_modified":"2026-08-11T22:24:31Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-heritage-public-service-charity-and-community-in-colorad","html_content":"

Colorado Emerald Society: Irish Heritage, Public Service, Charity, and Community in Colorado

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/irish-heritage-public-service-charity-and-community-in-colorad","title":"Irish Heritage, Public Service, Charity, and Community in Colorad","summary":"Colorado Emerald Society: Irish Heritage, Public Service, Charity, and Community in Colorado","date_modified":"2026-08-11T22:15:12Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-mission-of-the-colorado-emerald-society-pipes-drums","html_content":"

More Than Music: The Mission of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-mission-of-the-colorado-emerald-society-pipes-drums","title":"The Mission of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums","summary":"More Than Music: The Mission of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums","date_modified":"2026-08-11T22:03:15Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/september-11-when-the-call-went-out","html_content":"

September 11: When the Call Went Out

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/september-11-when-the-call-went-out","title":"September 11: When the Call Went Out","summary":"September 11: When the Call Went Out","date_modified":"2026-08-05T16:52:48Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-to-support-the-colorado-emerald-society-today","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/how-to-support-the-colorado-emerald-society-today","title":"How to Support the Colorado Emerald Society Today","summary":" ","date_modified":"2026-08-04T22:45:09Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/what-is-colorado-emerald-societys-mission","html_content":"

The Colorado Emerald Society: Honoring Service. Preserving Heritage. Building the Future.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/what-is-colorado-emerald-societys-mission","title":"What Is Colorado Emerald Society's Mission?","summary":"The Colorado Emerald Society: Honoring Service. Preserving Heritage. Building the Future.","date_modified":"2026-08-04T22:20:23Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-sound-of-honor","html_content":"

The Mission of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-sound-of-honor","title":"The Sound of Honor:","summary":"The Mission of the Colorado Emerald Society Pipes & Drums","date_modified":"2026-08-04T22:04:16Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-legacy-100-challenge","html_content":"

Give $100. Raise $100. Inspire More. Build the Legacy.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/the-legacy-100-challenge","title":"The Legacy 100 Challenge","summary":"Give $100. Raise $100. Inspire More. Build the Legacy.","date_modified":"2026-08-04T21:52:10Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/investing-in-the-next-generation","html_content":"

Why the Colorado Emerald Society Scholarship Legacy Fund Matters

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/investing-in-the-next-generation","title":"Investing in the Next Generation: ","summary":"Why the Colorado Emerald Society Scholarship Legacy Fund Matters","date_modified":"2026-08-04T21:31:46Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/aer-lingus-to-end-nonstop-denver-service","html_content":"

by Patrick O'Toole

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/aer-lingus-to-end-nonstop-denver-service","title":"Aer Lingus to End Nonstop Denver Service","summary":"by Patrick O'Toole","date_modified":"2026-08-04T21:15:55Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/fighting-69th-irish-whiskey","html_content":"

by Patrick O’Toole

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/fighting-69th-irish-whiskey","title":"Fighting 69th Irish Whiskey: ","summary":"by Patrick O’Toole","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:51:19Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/why-notre-dame-is-known-as-the-fighting-irish","html_content":"

A Nickname Forged by Heritage, Courage, and Perseverance

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/why-notre-dame-is-known-as-the-fighting-irish","title":"Why Notre Dame Is Known as The Fighting Irish","summary":"A Nickname Forged by Heritage, Courage, and Perseverance","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:45:49Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-whiskey-a-toast-to-the-spirit-of-the-rockies","html_content":"

by Patrick O'Toole

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/colorado-whiskey-a-toast-to-the-spirit-of-the-rockies","title":"Colorado Whiskey: A Toast to the Spirit of the Rockies","summary":"by Patrick O'Toole","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:39:40Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/scholarship-legacy-fund-drive","html_content":"

🎓 Build a Legacy. Invest in the Future. 🍀

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/scholarship-legacy-fund-drive","title":"Scholarship Legacy Fund Drive","summary":"🎓 Build a Legacy. Invest in the Future. 🍀","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:23:24Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/ces-honors-irish-leaders-at-inco-luncheon","html_content":"

On July 14, representatives from Irish organizations across Colorado gathered at The Capital Grille in downtown Denver for a special luncheon recognizing two individuals whose dedication has strengthened the relationship...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/ces-honors-irish-leaders-at-inco-luncheon","title":"CES Honors Irish Leaders at INCO Luncheon","summary":"On July 14, representatives from Irish organizations across Colorado gathered at The Capital Grille in downtown Denver for a special luncheon recognizing two individuals whose dedication has strengthened the relationship...","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:14:12Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/wall-of-fame-at-red-rocks---pipes-and-drums","html_content":"

Our CES Pipes and Drums Band

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/wall-of-fame-at-red-rocks---pipes-and-drums","title":"Wall of Fame at Red Rocks - Pipes and Drums","summary":"Our CES Pipes and Drums Band","date_modified":"2026-08-04T20:02:00Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/charles-j-%E2%80%9Cjerry%E2%80%9D-kennedy","html_content":"

Jerry Kennedy was born in Denver to Michael and Mary (Kilkenny) Kennedy and proudly called Colorado home throughout his life. A graduate of Holy Family High School, Jerry went on to serve honorably in the United States A...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/charles-j-%E2%80%9Cjerry%E2%80%9D-kennedy","title":"Charles J. “Jerry” Kennedy","summary":"Jerry Kennedy was born in Denver to Michael and Mary (Kilkenny) Kennedy and proudly called Colorado home throughout his life. A graduate of Holy Family High School, Jerry went on to serve honorably in the United States A...","date_modified":"2025-11-04T21:01:13Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/richard-patrick-%E2%80%9Cdick%E2%80%9D-major","html_content":"

One of the Original Members of the Colorado Emerald Society

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/richard-patrick-%E2%80%9Cdick%E2%80%9D-major","title":"Richard Patrick “Dick” Major","summary":"One of the Original Members of the Colorado Emerald Society","date_modified":"2025-11-04T20:52:16Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/gayle-discoe","html_content":"

The Colorado Emerald Society is proud to honor another legendary member, Gayle Discoe. Gayle brought energy, kindness, and genuine warmth to every gathering, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/gayle-discoe","title":"Gayle Discoe","summary":"The Colorado Emerald Society is proud to honor another legendary member, Gayle Discoe. Gayle brought energy, kindness, and genuine warmth to every gathering, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.","date_modified":"2025-09-09T21:48:23Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/ron-davidson","html_content":"

Ron was born on July 19, 1945 in Monterey, California at Fort Ord, while his dad was on active duty in the Army there. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver and joined the Army a year later. He serve...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/ron-davidson","title":"Ron Davidson","summary":"Ron was born on July 19, 1945 in Monterey, California at Fort Ord, while his dad was on active duty in the Army there. He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver and joined the Army a year later. He serve...","date_modified":"2025-07-30T01:53:30Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/father-john-oshea","html_content":"

Fr. John O'Shea was appointed Senior Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. Prior to his ordination, Father John served with the Denver Police Department for over 25 years, retiring as D...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/father-john-oshea","title":"Father John O'Shea","summary":"Fr. John O'Shea was appointed Senior Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. Prior to his ordination, Father John served with the Denver Police Department for over 25 years, retiring as D...","date_modified":"2025-07-11T16:24:17Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/eugene-l-donovan","html_content":"

Charter Member

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/eugene-l-donovan","title":"Eugene L. Donovan","summary":"Charter Member","date_modified":"2025-05-25T19:10:04Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/andrew-riedel-lance-corporal-usmc","html_content":"

CES is proud to honor the service and sacrifice of LCPL Andrew Riedel and All Fallen Heroes.

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/andrew-riedel-lance-corporal-usmc","title":"Andrew Riedel, Lance Corporal, USMC","summary":"CES is proud to honor the service and sacrifice of LCPL Andrew Riedel and All Fallen Heroes.","date_modified":"2025-05-19T22:46:31Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/michael-cleary-former-ces-trustee","html_content":"

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/michael-cleary-former-ces-trustee","title":"Michael Cleary, Former CES Trustee","date_modified":"2025-03-02T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/martin-lally","html_content":"

Martin attended Holy Family Elementary and High School, graduating in 1945. He joined the Army right after graduation and served in Germany during World War II until his discharge in 1947.   He and his high school sweeth...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/martin-lally","title":"Martin Lally","summary":"Martin attended Holy Family Elementary and High School, graduating in 1945. He joined the Army right after graduation and served in Germany during World War II until his discharge in 1947.   He and his high school sweeth...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T17:58:39Z"},{"id":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/george-kennedy-founding-member","html_content":"

From a young age George was ingrained in his Irish heritage through the fierce Irish allegiance of his father and his extended family. Not to mention that he could not escape the distinction made from the bright red hair...

","url":"https://coemerald.org/blog%3A-legendary%2C-etc/f/george-kennedy-founding-member","title":"George Kennedy, Founding Member","summary":"From a young age George was ingrained in his Irish heritage through the fierce Irish allegiance of his father and his extended family. Not to mention that he could not escape the distinction made from the bright red hair...","date_modified":"2025-01-30T17:18:13Z"}]}