Celtic
Nations

What are the Celtic Nations? How many are there? 6, 7, 8, or possibly 13? What do you know about them? 

Who will reign as Queen of Erin 2026?

Who will join Her Majesty on the Royal Court?

Contest Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026

Celtic Court Meeting will be on Sunday, January 11 at 2 PM 

Important Events:

Celtic Coronation Tea - Saturday, Saturday 31, 2026, 2:00 PM

Celtic Cart Raid - Friday, March 6, 2026, 6-10 PM  

St. Patrick’s Parade - Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9 AM-2 PM

KOE Celtic Heritage Festival - TBD

2026 Theme: Celtic Nations

Possible Topics: 

What are the Celtic Nations? Are there 6, 7, 8, or possibly 13? Do you have any connection to any of them? 

Entry instructions:  The essay & artwork ( 8 ½ x 11 drawing, or other Art medium), must be your own work – not copied and/or pasted. The essay and artwork should be thoroughly researched. Essays must be appropriately cited using 3 separate resources (Wikipedia can not be your primary source), a minimum of 500 words with a maximum of 700 words using MLA format, applicant’s name should be on the cover sheet only.

 The Queen’s judging will be as follows: 75%: Essay, based on the Celtic values of scholarship, research, and fine writing,  15%:  Service to the Krewe/Community Service, and 10%:  Queen’s Application Question.
The Krewe of Erin Royal Court Committee Application judges will include teachers and/or professors, prior Queens, and other professionals/dignitaries.

Court notification, along with notice of Awards, will occur post judging on Saturday January 10, 2026, by Queen's Committee.

Entries with applications and fees should be hand delivered  to:

 Erin March at erin.march@tangischools.org (985-634-7394)