Lucky me, I celebrated St. Patrick’s twice this year. On Saturday I volunteered up at Flanagan’s Festival in Dunedin. The weather was just perfect for an outdoor party and the downtown park was packed with people.

Though the town has strong Scottish roots where the skirling of bagpipes is commonly heard, residents and visitors happily joined the celebration of Ireland’s most famous saint. The event featured live music, step-dancing, and a wee bit o’ beer drinking. I was not expecting to meet Paddy the Duck but weird is wonderful!

Tonight’s musical performance, though sans livestock, was still a lovely time. Liz is a very talented, local musician who uses a looper with her electric cello to create a multilayered sound. She ended her set with that Irish classic, Danny Boy.

Wishing us all Sláinte agus táinte (health and wealth)!