We are thrilled to present our inaugural season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly Writer's 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...
Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 4:00pm for Myths, Fables, and Fairies, a workshop with Ann V. Quinlan! This will be a 90 minute workshop, with a Q&A following. Light refreshments will be available, and doors open at 3:30pm. Like a pot of strong Irish tea, Irish native Ann V. Quinlan is steeped in...
Maine Irish Reads, our monthly book club, meets every second Thursday here at the Center! From 7:30 – 9 PM in the MIHC Library. Bring a friend. The more, the merrier. About this month’s book: Frances is a coolheaded and darkly observant young woman, vaguely pursuing a career in writing while studying in Dublin. Her...
Saturday, May 16th 10:00am-4:00pm We are looking for: Painters | Carpenters | Cleaners | Gardeners The Center – originally St. Dominic’s Church – was constructed in the late 1800s, and has long served as one of Portland and Maine’s preeminent cultural centers, meeting spaces, research institutions, libraries, concert halls, wedding venues, and more. We...
Sunday, May 24th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Celebrated and award winning Artist Neil Byrne brings Soulful Storytelling and Ancient Tradition to The Maine Irish heritage Center on Sunday, May 24th, bringing the haunting beauty of Celtic tradition and the intimacy of modern folk songwriting to audiences from Chicago to Portland Maine. PLUS, we're offering...
Tuesday, June 9 7:30 PM Doors open at 7:00pm Meet & Greet from 6:30-7:00pm! Meet and Greet doors open at 6:00pm Experience the electrifying sound of Onóir live in concert at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Hailing from Ireland’s West Coast, Onóir brings a fresh, contemporary edge to traditional Irish music, blending rich vocal harmonies...