The West Island Improvement Association held its annual Irish Night on Saturday, 4/28, at the Community House on Causeway Road. Traditional boiled dinner was served, and Irish music was by Eddie Dillon and Alfie O’Shea.

Everybody’s a comedian. Members of the crowd react to the camera as they listen to Eddie Waitt tell jokes at the annual West Island Improvement Association Irish Night on Saturday, 5/28. Photo by Beth David

L-R: Fairhaven Selectboard Chairperson Charles Murphy, Linda Meredith, State Sen. Michael Brady, Greg Belcher. State senator Mciahel Brady presents Linda Meredith with a citation from the state House of Representatives acknowledging her ”many years of selfless and dedicated volunteer service to the citizens of Fairhaven.” Photo by Beth David

Eddie Waitt, 98, laughs at one of his own jokes as he entertains the crowd at the West Island Improvement Association’s Irish Night on Saturday, 5/28. Photo by Beth David.

Herb Hunter picks a winning ticket for one of the various raffles at Irish Night. Photo by Beth David.
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