This St. Patrick's Day, Centennial Coloradans share Irish heritage and spirit

Nearly one in ten Americans claim to be Irish, and while Denverites may only be able to boast around 4% Irish ancestry, no one can deny Coloradans'...

March 27, 2023
9:00 PM

Nearly one in ten Americans claim to be Irish, and while Denverites may only be able to boast around 4% Irish ancestry, no one can deny Coloradans' Irish spirit. If anyone can say that the Irish spirit runs strong in Colorado, it's Jack Kelly. His name gives it away before a couple minutes of conversation can do the same — Kelly is green to the core. Kelly was born and raised in Brooklyn but both sides of his grandparents came from Ireland. He self-identifies as 'FBI,' or 'Full Blooded Irish.' Ever since he can remember, he has celebrated March 17 with family and friends of all ages.

Bryn Webster