Friday, November 15th

12th Annual Claddagh Celebration Honoring George N. Campbell, Jr.

Maine Irish Heritage Center
5:00 pm

George N. Campbell, Jr. grew up on a farm in Brewer, Maine, learning the lessons of hard work and the importance of community. As an 11-year-old he saw the family farm burn to the ground and witnessed the community uniting to rebuild the homestead.

He traces his Irish roots through his great-grandfather who emigrated from Ireland to New Brunswick. His grandfather came to Brewer and worked as a street sweeper, possibly laying the ground for George’s future work in transportation.

His strong work ethic and strategic leadership skills have been on display during his decades-long professional career leading municipalities, state agencies and several notable private entities. He served as Mayor of Portland and led fundraising efforts for numerous community organizations and the University of
Southern Maine Foundation.

Currently a partner and owner of Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure Capital and Sewall, George lives in Augusta with his wife Dawn Stiles. They celebrate the bounty of family with children, stepchildren, grandchildren and one very spoiled dog named Murphy.

Sponsorship Levels:

Diamond: $10,000 –Click here to be a Diamond sponsor.
Includes: 8 tickets for event with premium seating | Premium placement of full-page ad in program booklet | Signage at event | Special recognition at event | Recognition at MIHC 2020 events and on MIHC website

Emerald: $5,000 – Click here to be a Emerald sponsor.
8 tickets for event with premium seating | Premium placement of full-page ad in program booklet | Signage at event | Recognition on MIHC website

Gold: $2,500 – Click here to be a Gold sponsor.
6 tickets for event | Full-page ad in program booklet | Signage at event | Recognition on MIHC website

Silver: $1,000 – Click here to be a Silver sponsor.
4 tickets for event | Name in program booklet | Signage at event | Recognition on MIHC website

Pewter: $500 – Click here to be a Pewter sponsor.
2 tickets for event | Name in program booklet | Recognition on MIHC website

Friend: $300 – Click here to be a Friend sponsor.
2 tickets for event | Name in program booklet

Individual Tickets: $125 – Click here to buy individual ticket(s).

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For more information email: maineirish@maineirish.com

November 9th

Annual Celtic Christmas Fair

Maine Irish Heritage Center

Our Annual Celtic Christmas Fair will be held November 9, 2019. This will be the tenth year we have combined forces with Mercy Hospital, St. Luke’s, State Street Church and  75 State Street to hold holiday fairs on the same day, resulting in the State Street Holiday Stroll. Every year the event has grown and we look forward to an even larger turnout in 2019.

The Celtic Christmas Fair features a light luncheon menu, beverages, baked goods, a raffle table, live musical entertainment, as well as a performance by the Stillson School of Irish Dance. We draw crowds to the Celtic Christmas Fair for the beautiful artistry as well as the luncheon and lively entertainment. We hope you can join us for what has become a wonderful holiday tradition.

Download the Celtic Fair Artist Sign-up sheet.

November 29th

Schooner Fare Concert

Maine Irish Heritage Center

Brothers Chuck and Steve Romanoff begin their 44th year as Schooner Fare with return engagements to some of the most venerable venues for folk and acoustic music. From Washington, D.C.’s Birchmere to Maine’s Chocolate Church Arts Center, Schooner Fare performs lively concerts to folks of all ages, singing such signature original songs as Portland Town, Day of the Clipper, We the People, and Scuttlebutt with high spirits and their unique brand of Maine’s Down East humor.

Purchase a Members ticket here.

Purchase a Non-Members ticket here.

Tickets can also be purchased at Bull Moose Music

October 3 & 17, November 7, 14 & 21

Ceili Dance Classes

Maine Irish Heritage Center – 7:00 – 8:30 pm

The Irish American Club is pleased to announce that Ceili dance classes will be held again this fall. Morrigan Burns will be leading the classes from 7-8:30 pm downstairs at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.

Cost will be $15 for IAC members, $25 for non-members for the whole session or $3 and $5 respectively for drop-ins. Exact change or checks please

All are welcome! No experience or partner necessary!! Great fun and learning in a casual group.

For more information: https://www.irishofmaine.org/events/

September thru December and January thru May

Irish Language Classes

Maine Irish Heritage Center – first class starts September 13th

he Irish American Club is pleased to announce the dates for this years Irish Language Classes. Dennis Gallagher will be leading the classes again and we appreciate his dedication.

The classes will be given in 2 sessions: September through December and then again January through May. First class is Sept 13th.

The cost for each session will be $20 for IAC members and $40 for non-members.

FMI: dgalla357@gmail.com

The dates are also noted on the Clubs website: www.irishofmaine.org/event/language-class/