Maine Irish Reads
“Trespasses”
Next Meeting 5/8 at 7:30 PM
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy is a searing debut novel set in 1970s Northern Ireland at the height of The Troubles. At its heart is Cushla Lavery, a young Catholic schoolteacher caught between duty, desire, and danger. When she begins an affair with an older, married Protestant barrister, their forbidden relationship unfolds against a backdrop of sectarian violence, betrayal, and moral conflict. Beautifully written and unflinching, Trespasses explores love and loyalty in a divided world — where every choice has consequences.
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The Maine Irish Heritage Center Hours
Library and Self-Guided Genealogy Research
Thursdays 10:00 – 2:00
Genealogy Consultations by Appointment
Fridays 10:00 – 2:00
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Special thanks to the Irish government for their investment in the Maine Irish Heritage Center.