Irish song and dance come to Skamokawa

It was the luck of the Irish if you made it to the Skamokawa Grange last Saturday night.

The Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Oregon Branch of Comhaltas was there, and they held a céilí, a traditional Irish social gathering filled with music, dancing, and a potluck dinner. They opened their doors to all, and a few Wahkiakum County residents found their way there.

The Portland group, which celebrates Irish culture, was in town to do a little camping at Vista Park.

According to one member, most of the people in attendance were musicians. Earlier in the day, an organizer used a deck of cards to determine who would play together later that night. For instance, the four that drew a king played together, the four that drew a ten would play together, and so on.

They were all so good that they didn't need the extra time to prepare.