First Friday Art Walk
Oct 6 from 5 – 8 PM
Traditional Irish Music Session
and Art Show
Will Woodson and Caitlin Finley will lead a traditional Irish “session”. The session will be informal, with conversation and questions welcome! Last month we had 18 musicians playing togther and it was incredible. Don’t miss this free opportunity to see some of Maine’s finest musicians.
Maine Irish Reads
Next Meeting 9/21 at 7:30 PM
Fintan O’Toole was born in the year the revolution began. It was 1958, and the Irish government–in despair because all the young people were leaving–opened the country to foreign investment and popular culture. So began a decades-long, ongoing experiment with Irish national identity. In We Don’t Know Ourselves, O’Toole, one of the Anglophone world’s most consummate stylists, weaves his own experiences into Irish social, cultural, and economic change, showing how Ireland, in just one lifetime, has gone from a reactionary “backwater” to an almost totally open society–perhaps the most astonishing national transformation in modern history.
Save the Date!
Saturday, November 18
The Best of All Things Irish in Maine is back for the fourth year! Enjoy some of the best music talent in Maine while sampling the best Irish beers made in Maine. Tickets are on sale now! Plan to spend the Saturday before Thanksgiving at the Maine Irish Heritage Center!
Rent Our Space
The perfect venue for any occasion!
Host your event in the heart of Portland at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, one of the most magnificent buildings in Maine. It’s the ideal venue for weddings, music, theater productions, film screenings, workshops, business meetings, club gatherings, lectures, luncheons, parties, reunions, funerals, and life celebrations.
New! Volunteer Portal
Use our online volunteer portal to discover all the ways you can connect with and make a difference in our community. From concerts to genealogy reseach and office work to greeting visitors and giving tours of our maginificent home in old St. Dom’s, there’s truly something for everyone. Check it our and register at volunteer.maineirish.com.
On-Demand Book Talks at MIHC
"Murky Overhead"
Enjoy the official launch of Murky Overhead, the latest book and debut novel from Michael Connolly. Music, special guests, and an engaging lecture about life in Portland Maine in the early 1900s.
"Forgetting Ireland"
Join author Bridget Connelly as she recounts her journey to discover her Connemara family’s roots and uncovers unexpected surprises.
"Old Ireland in Colour"
The Irish lived life in color. Now, you can view the history of Ireland from the mid-1850s through the end of “The Troubles” in stunning detail.
Searching for John Ford
Join author Joseph McBride, and film historian Gerald Peary, for a look at how Ford’s Maine roots shaped his prolific career as arguably the world’s finest film director.
"Women of the Irish Rising: A People's History
Author Michael Hogan writes of the courageous women who were gun runners, cared for the wounded, and even fought in battle themselves during the Easter Rising.
Fáilte – Welcome!
Discover everything we have to offer as The Hub of All Things Irish in Maine. Enjoy these videos showcasing our organization or head over to our YouTube channel and watch them all.
Genealogy
Home of the Maine Gaeltacht Irish DNA Project. Download the genealogy form to get started. Learn more…
Celebrations
Our stately, majestic building is the perfect venue for your unforgettable celebration. Learn More
Everything Irish
Irish American Club of Maine, the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band, the Ancient Order of Hibernians… Learn More
Welcome to the
Maine Irish Heritage Center
Browse around our website or come visit us in person.
Library
Thursdays 10:00 – 2:00
Genealogy Services
Fridays 10:00 – 2:00
Our sincere thanks to our members, donors, business sponsors, grant and foundation supporters.
Special thanks to the Irish government for their investment in the Maine Irish Heritage Center.