Trespasses by Louise Kennedy is a haunting, intimate portrait of ordinary lives upended by political violence. Set in 1975 near Belfast, the novel follows Cushla Lavery, a young Catholic woman living a quiet life split between her family’s pub and her job as a schoolteacher. But in a town riven by sectarian hatred, nothing stays […]
Saturday, May 10th 7:30pm An Evening of Storytelling, Reading, and Music from the Debut Novel with Songs A Moon in All Things Jennifer Elwell Comeau's debut novel, set in 1820s County Galway Ireland has been called, "atmospheric and beguiling" by Kirkus Reviews. Join author and singer-songwriter Jennifer for an engaging evening of reading, storytelling, travelogue and music. […]
Join us un Sunday, May 11th for Vivid Motion Dance's production of Grania: Pirate Queen. The Maine Irish Heritage Center will be present during house open and intermission with tea, soda bread, and some historical conversations! Maine Irish members get $5 off advanced tickets - email events@maineirish for the code! About the Event: Grania: Pirate […]
Sunday, June 1st 2:00pm Join us for an engaging afternoon with Maine author Jack Cashman, including readings from his novel "An Irishman's Story of Survival", Audience Q&A, and book signings! About the Author: Jack Cashman’s career has put him in a number of roles, although the title of “Amazon Best Selling Author” is a relatively […]
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!
"Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" is a compelling memoir by Bono, the frontman of the legendary rock band U2. Released in November 2022, the book intertwines personal anecdotes and reflections with insights drawn from the band's music, featuring forty pivotal songs that have shaped his life and career. Through heartfelt storytelling, Bono explores themes of […]
