Happy Saint Patrick's Day

 

Taken at Cafe Lilardo. The theme was "Best in Green," which led to some St. Patty's looks a little early.

 

By Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

 

 Today is Saint Patrick's Day, a holiday not only celebrated in Ireland, but also the United States, Canada, and a number of other countries where numbers of Irish settled. 

 

Second Life boasts a couple noteworthy locations related to the holiday. One is the Castle Blarney Pub, located in the Dublin sim. This venue has been in Second Life for over a decade and can be counted to draw a crowd this time of year. So be prepared for lag. "Come visit the lively, always-exciting Blarney Stone Irish Bar in Second Life. Social events and live DJ music occur daily. Live music concerts are also held three times a week."

Dublin (82/82/25).

 

Another is Castle Blarney in the Wilde sim. It's where the Blarney Stone is located in real life. And here in Second Life, making the journey is just a teleport away. Just head to the top, lay on the floor where the stone is, and kiss it. Will you receive the gift of gab (or be "full of Blarney")? Who knows (yours truly has kissed it a few times inworld).

 

And don't forget to check around for St. Patrick's-themed events.

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Reader Submitted Picture: "Don't Pinch Me!"

 

 

 From Zada Bury. On St. Patrick's Day, some feel those not wearing green, you get to pinch them for not celebrating the holiday. While Zada's shirt does have a little green in it, she's making double sure nobody pinches.

 

Classic Cartoon: St. Patrick's Day Fun

 

 

Originally posted March 16, 2016. St. Patrick's Day is associated with not only with wearing green, but also drinking. For some, falling into enough beer to swim wouldn't be a nuisance, but a dream come true.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

 

 It's St. Patrick's Day. And for those who want to see a themed location, there are a couple longtime ones that have been on the Grid for years. 

There is a Dublin sim, and in the middle is the Blarney Stone pub. It's active year round, with live musicians. 

 

WELCOME TO DUBLIN IN SL, GATHERING PLACE FOR THE WORLD ! Dublin in Second Life recreates the look and feel of the city of Dublin, Ireland. Events are scheduled daily. Irish Pub, club, bar, live, blarney, gogartys, shamrock, st paddys, st patricks

 

But St. Patrick's Day is special, with DJs and live music, late into the night. 

 

Don't forget to check the rest of the sim as there's much to see.

Dublin (83/82/25)

Another place to explore is Castle Blarney, in the Wilde sim.

 

Scale replica of the real Blarney Castle main tower in Ireland, with Blarney Stone kissing animation certificate outside the castle entryway Irish village, Malones Irish Pub, Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone faerie wishing well

Here, you can travel up and kiss the Blarney stone, which is a lot quicker here in SL (and more sanitary). 

The castle is part of O'Hare's Gap, with a nearby Irish village. Don't forget to check it out if you have a little time.

Wilde (160/109/33)

 

More St. Patrick's Shenanigans And An Art Exhibit

 

St. Patrick's Day has plenty of good clean fun, but there's always some shenanigans going on. So Gemma Cleanslate was on the scene to see a few. From the Relay for Life to Bellisseria, there were green outfits to wear, green drinks to down, and general funnery. She also went to an art exhibit, "The Magical Forest."

Read Gemma's story in Events. 

St. Patrick's Shenanigans

 

 

Saint Patrick's Day had numerous shenanigans across Second Life. One was the Sunbeamer Moon Dance, taking place above Sunweamer Space. This time, the moon was green, and the source of numerous green cheese jokes. A number of teams would raise thousands of Linden dollars. There was no sign of mice 

There would be St. Patrick's Parties at The Happy Vixen and Club Cutlass, the latter getting a larger crowd. Both places had decorations, and people dressed up in green.

Fuzzball Ortega would send the Newser this picture, that of "The Hair" dyed green and making an appearance at a Steelhead Salmons RFL event. Guess it wouldn't really by the Relay without "The Hair."

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Bixyl Shuftan

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

 

 

 "Tis th' day o' th' wearin' o' th' green." 

 

It's Saint Patrick's Day, in which all of us are a little bit Irish. So if you don't want to get pinched, wear some green. You might also want to take a trip to Castle Blarney or The Blarney Stone pub.

 

Announcement: Love & Harmony St. Patrick's Day Event, March 17, 2023

 

Love & Harmony Jazz Romantic

Friday, March 17, 2023

All-Day Event

Attire:  Formal:  GENTLEMEN: Tuxedos, Suits, Shirts only if accompanied by a vest, tie or sport coat.  LADIES: Gowns or Dresses. Dresses must be mid-thigh or longer. NO minis or any attire that might be considered sexually suggestive.

Colors: Green

Location:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Love%20and%20Harmony/130/164/21

 

Getting Ready For St. Patrick's Day

 

 

 St. Patrick's Day isn't until next week. But nothing wrong with getting ready a little early. Gemma Cleanslate found this animesh leprechaun that when placed on the ground walks about. So we set him at the Newser office at HV Community to greet people.

 

And no, so far so pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, at least not yet.

 

Bixyl Shuftan

St. Patrick's Moon Dance

 

A week ago on March 17, Team Sunbeamers held their Moon Dance like most other Thursdays this Relay season. But as it was St. Patrick's Day, people got a surprise when landing there: the whole moonscape was green! Needless to say, there were a few jokes about the Moon being made of green cheese. 

Besides the Sunbeamers, other teams had members present, such as Purple Tears, Relay for Christ, and the popular "Roos With A Dream." 

The Sunbeamers Moon Dance is a BYOK (Bring Your Own Kiosk) that takes place every Thursday, from 6 to 8 PM SL time,  until the Relay Weekend. Cynthia Farshore is the DJ.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Bay/106/171/41
 

Announcement: Pot of Gold Hunt

 

We are having a Pot O' Gold Hunt from March 2 to 22, 2022 in Wind Struck!

NOTE: We are reprising our famous 2019 Pot O’ Gold Hunt to include former favorites and several all-new items! if you missed this the first time around, now is your chance! And former hunters – we have lots of new items for you too!

Little leprechauns have gone around the entire island of Wind Struck and have hidden 25 free treasures, filled with Irish and Celtic related wearables and decorations for everyone! Many items are specific to Saint Patrick's Day, but many others are useful far beyond.

NOTE: The hunt items (small pots of gold like on the poster) are easy to find. Many are in the market, with others placed in points of interest, and mostly in full sight. Click to buy for free.

Look in *obvious* places where people might congregate or near an eye-catching object. They won’t be hidden under an obscure rock or up a tree! Therefore, no hints are provided. However you are welcome to ask Tayren Theas if you are absolutely stuck!

Try to get all 25 pots filled with fantastic prizes!

For more information go to:

https://thevirtualworldeducator.wordpress.com/

Thank you so much for hunting with us. As the Irish say, may the road rise up to meet you!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wind%20Struck/174/216/29
 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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It's St. Patrick's Day. Of the places to check out, there's the Blarney Stone Pub in the Dublin sim at (83/82/25). 

"Come visit the lively, always-exciting Blarney Stone Irish Bar in Second Life. Social events and live DJ music occur daily. Live music concerts are also held three times a week." Don't forget to look around a little as a nearby building has a few freebies. But so does the pub. And for those dropping by between events, there's a few games on the second floor.

Another location would be Castle Blarney, in the Wilde sim at (160/109/33). 

In real life, Castle Blarney is where the Blarney Stone is located. Legend has it those kissing the stone will be granted the "gift of blarney." Come by to give it a try. 

Don't hesitate to explore around a little. In a nearby sim was a Disney ride. 

And of course there are various St. Patrick's themed parties. Club Cutlass would have it's own last night with 1400 Lindens as the prize on both the male and female boards. Keep a lookout for others today and tomorrow.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Today is St. Patrick's Day, which celebrates all things Irish. There's a couple noted locations in Second Life with Irish themes that are worth a visit.

One is Castle Blarney in the Wilde sim. It's where the Blarney Stone is located in real life. And here in Second Life, making the journey is just a teleport away. Just head to the top, lay on the floor where the stone is, and kiss it. Will you receive the gift of gab (or be "full of Blarney")? Who knows (yours truly has kissed it a few times inworld).

Wilde  (150, 110, 33)

Another noteworthy location is the Castle Blarney Pub, located in the Dublin sim. This venue has been in Second Life for over a decade and can be counted to draw a crowd this time of year. So be prepared for lag. "Come visit the lively, always-exciting Blarney Stone Irish Bar in Second Life. Social events and live DJ music occur daily. Live music concerts are also held three times a week."

Dublin (82/82/25).

There's a number of St. Patrick's Day parties in Second Life. Among them, one in the Confederation of Democratic Simulators, from 1 to 3PM SL time.

Come celebrate St Patrick's Day with CDS!
Irish dances, green beer and with DJ Qt spinning.
Wear green, think beer, do the Irish Jig. (We have the dances too!)

The party is at Neufreistadt (140/168/173).

Among other places having parties is Club Cutlass, which is having a St. Patrick's party tonight from 6-8PM. Sunweaver Bay (114/117/757).

Bixyl Shuftan

Reader Submitted: Happy St. Patrick's Day

From LS Raccoon, whom is all dressed up, and dyed up, for the holiday of "th' wearin' o' th' green."

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

It's Saint Patrick's Day, the day that celebrates everything Irish. And there are a few Irish-themed places in Second Life.

One such place is Castle Blarney. It's where the Blarney Stone is located. Just head to the top, lay on the floor where the stone is, and kiss it. Will you receive the gift of gab (or be "full of Blarney")? Who knows.

Castle Blarney is in the Wilde sim at (150, 110, 33).

Another appropriate location is the Castle Blarney Pub in the Dublin sim. This location has been in Second Life for years, and always draws a crowd this time of year. So be prepared for lag. "Come visit the lively, always-exciting Blarney Stone Irish Bar in Second Life. Social events and live DJ music occur daily. Live music concerts are also held three times a week."

Dublin (82/82/25).

A favorite among shoppers this time of year is St. Patrick's Town. It's in Laura Liberty's Townies sim. There are shops you can get green outfits, as well as props such as rainbows and pots of gold. There's also a rainibow slide you can zip down, into a pile of gold coins. There's also a beer dunking booth, and a gold mine where you can find gold bars with gifts inside.

Townies (127/27/25)

 In the Celtic Mist sim is Finian's Dream. The Destination Guide describes it, "A mystical and beautiful land, based on old Celtic Ireland. Come discover the secrets of the forest as you explore the misty woods, stop by the tavern, see the countryside, and visit a castle. The region was designed by Noralie78. "

Celtic Mist (97/45/28)

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

Announcement: CDS St. Patrick's Day 2020

Please join us on Tuesday, 17 March at 1200 SLT at Lilith's Irish Pub on the Platz to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with CDS.  Lyubov will DJ your Irish music requests.  Wear green and bring your dancing shoes!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Neufreistadt/135/155/173

SL Video: "Second Life Destinations - The Blarney Stone"

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From Second Life Destinations on Friday March 15. The Blarney Stone is a pub located in the appropriately named Dublin sim at (81/81/25). While the biggest crowd is on St. Patrick's Day, it's open all year and has a few events a weel.

Also mentioned was St. Patrick's Town, and the month-long festival in London City.

Cartoon of the Day: Happy St. Patrick's Day

Taken at St. Patrick's Town. Part of St. Patrick's Day is the beer. Some love it. Some don't care too much for it as it's not the best tasting beverage and too much will leave you looking silly. But even if you don't mind looking funny, please stay away from the drivers seat if you've had a few.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Saint Patrick's Day at the Cav,? No, Pub!

Yup it's time to drink green beer and step dance again. This time Duchess Cynthia's party is NOT at the Goblin Cave but at Andrea's Irish Pub! Come on, Irish party in a cave? No way, only one way to do it right and it's in an Irish pub. Sunday 17th 6-8 PM SLT and be sure to thank Andrea for the use of her fine outstanding pub.

Her Grace Cynthia Farshore

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Oxbridge%20Village/58/170/27