Sunday, March 9, 2025 6:00 PM Irish corned beef dinner or Jewish corned beef sandwich on rye? Why choose one when you can have them both! Did you know that the Irish corned beef dinner has a Jewish origin? Corned beef became a St. Patrick’s Day staple because in the early 20th century, when Irish […]
"Long Island" by Colm Tóibín is a novel that explores the lives of Irish immigrants in America, focusing on their struggles, dreams, and sense of identity. Set primarily on Long Island, the story delves into themes of displacement, cultural adaptation, and the search for belonging, all told with Tóibín's signature lyrical prose and deep empathy […]
Sunday March 16th 12pm Starting at the Portland Fish Pier! The Irish American Club’s Saint Patrick’s Parade will be held this year on Sunday March 16th and will begin at Noon. This year’s Grand Marshall is Mary McAleney, truly a person who has given the Irish community a great deal, most notably as the […]
Sunday, March 16th 1pm-4pm Join us after the IAC St. Patrick's Day Parade over at the Maine Irish Heritage Center for a sham-rocking good time! We'll have food, drinks, music and more - warm up with an Irish Coffee, or enjoy a pint of Guinness while you watch the Stillson School of Irish Dance perform! […]
Monday, March 17th 8:30am Join us for a celebratory walk through the West End, and an Irish flag raising in Harborview park! Followed by tea and Irish bread at the Center to warm up and celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is open to the public every Thursday from 10am-2pm! Stop in to take a tour of the building, do some research on our genealogy station, or peruse our library collection! For more information, contact maineirish@maineirish.com!
