Whether we're playing locally or around the Midwest we get asked about the white horse on our shirts and we simply answer "It's the Celtic Ranch in Weston, MO, the best sponsor an Irish club could have." I drove up there on Sunday morning to see what's going on for St. Patrick's week.
This is Nikki Tikki, he was hanging out with family at the Celtic Ranch. He looks like a classic Irish Sheepdog, but they said he's only tried herding horses, no sheep yet. He's now an honorary member of the KCGAC.
Inside they had complimentary Irish coffee, cake and Guinness brownies for all guests and shoppers.
The Celtic Ranch is not your typical Irish Store and it's definitely no Plastic Paddy Depot. You'll find beautiful Irish handcrafts, local art and photography. Currently there is an amazing collection of work on display by Irish artist Anna Nielsen. They also have a small library of books on Ireland from fiction and food to memoirs and travel. If you're planning a trip to the old country, this needs to be your first stop. And in the back of the store there is a miniature horse called Half-Pint McCoy.
The Celtic Ranch now has hurley sticks and sliotars in stock. Save yourself the expense of ordering from Ireland and get your gear locally from Terry at the Ranch. And as always they have the wonderful KCGAC jerseys in stock. Club members get a nice discount.
You don't need to wait for St. Patrick's Day or Irish Fest to go to the Celtic Ranch, just find a few hours off and take the beautiful drive up Highway 45 from Parkville (you can take I-29 but it's not as scenic) and make a day of it in Weston.
looks like a rough place. With the cowboy bouncer outside with the cigar !!!
ReplyDeleteIt's like the Saloon in Blazing Saddles, just with more Irish stuff. Great store, you have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteCeltic Ranch..rough? LOL It is one of the the friendliest places around. And when you are through there you have a whole downtown to explore too. Don't forget the underground brewery.
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