This week in the West of Ireland, we had new events, old favorites, and got to see an old friend in a new way.

- Syd Goff, a long time friend of Project Children and the West of Ireland, has returned! Syd will now be DJ’ing two events each week, his beloved and long running Saturday beach party and a new event at Nancy Blake’s on Wednesdays at noon SLT. You’ll also be seeing him on the back deck frequently, hosting impromtu DJ hours and welcoming old and new friends to the pub. His events this week were well attended, despite SL maintenance and teleport issues. Welcome back, Syd!

- Slip Stringfellow gave a wonderful concert on Thursday, playing traditional Irish music on the flute, fiddle, and guitar. As always, Slip was amazing, not only with his mastery of the instruments but also with his knowledge of the history and technical detail of traditional Irish music. This event is always a treat and we’re grateful for Slip sharing his music with us.

- Seano Osumi’s surfing classes on Crab Island are still going strong. Seano is not only an accomplished surfer, but a skilled instructor (one of the best in SL). If you haven’t had a chance to take one of his classes, I highly recommend it. The classes are free and loaner boards are provided. IM Robin Choche to reserve a space. Class size is limited to assure personal attention from Seano.

- Mash Rhode, genuine Dublin rocker and long time friend and supporter of Project Children and the West of Ireland, broke new ground this week! Mash and Edmund Collins, also an accomplished musician from Dublin, gave their first joint concert in SL on the back deck of Nancy Blake’s! Mash and Eddie played guitar favorites and kept a standing room only crowd at Nancy’s mesmerized for two hours.

- Storytelling will be coming back to the West of Ireland! After the overwhelming success of Gilbert Sapwood’s storytelling event last week, storytelling will now become a regular event. Please watch the event board and this update for an announcement of the schedule.

- After the Selena Toland and Jimbo Qinin’s beautiful wedding last week and subsequent interest, Padula Bing has agreed to coordinate weddings for the West of Ireland. She’ll be ably assisted by Addie Dollinger and Bess Beattie. The ladies need your help, though. Do you have wedding items that you’d be willing to lend or to donate for use in weddings held at the West of Ireland? All funds raised in the planning and holding of weddings go directly into the Project Children donation bin. Do you like planning events? Love weddings? Why not volunteer to help? Please IM Padula.