Forest Isaac Jones’ ‘Good Trouble’ A Maine Irish Author Event Thursday, October 29th, 7:00pm Doors open 6:30pm Join us on Thursday, October 29th for an evening of conversation with author Forest Issac Jones as he discusses his book, ‘Good Trouble.’ Jones will be joined in conversation by author Margo Shea, a history professor at Salem...
We are thrilled to present our second season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly writers' group that will meet in the MIHC Library on the first Thursday of each month! Led by the incredible poet and author Robert Breen, this welcoming writers group is open to all—whether you're just starting out or deep into...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning, bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait returns with a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger. “A breathtaking hymn to the sanctity of natural spaces, operating on timescales both intimate and geological. I finished Land moved not only by the vivid lives of its human characters,...
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is excited to bring back another year of festive fun at our Annual Celtic Fair! Join us for the 15th annual State Street Stroll on Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Browse local, handcrafted goods and enjoy lively performances from the incredible Stillson School of Irish Dance!...
Thursday, November 19th, 2026 The Maine Irish Heritage Center’s Claddagh Awards return on Thursday, November 19th! The Claddagh Awards are a cherished tradition honoring the Irish values of friendship, loyalty, and community. Each year, the award is presented to a distinguished individual in Maine whose life of service strengthens our communities and inspires others through...