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!
We are thrilled to present our inaugural season of Maine Irish Writes, an inclusive monthly Writer's Group that will meet 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 a manuscript. Bring your […]
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!
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: A NEW YORK TIMES AND ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the award-winning author comes the gripping tale of one of the most scandalous […]
Friday, October 10th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm Join Irish historian, Davy Holden, as he dives into the history behind some of Ireland's greatest rebel songs. Rebel songs are pieces of music which are written about the Irish revolutionary period, and every Irish rebel song tells a unique story from Ireland’s struggle for independence, each […]
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!
Calling all makers, artists, and creators! Maine Irish Makes is a monthly gathering for crafters of all kinds—knitters, quilters, beaders, sketchers, weavers, embroiderers, and beyond. Whether you're just starting a project or putting the finishing touches on one, bring your materials and join us for a cozy, welcoming afternoon of creativity and conversation. Held at […]
Michael C. Connolly Launches "As the Twig is Bent" A Maine Irish Author Event Thursday, October 16th 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm Join us for an incredible evening with local Maine author and historian Michael Connolly for the launch of his latest novel/memoir “As the Twig is Bent”! __________________________________________________________ About the Book A boy evolves […]
Sunday, October 19th 2-4pm At the MIHC Join us for an afternoon of conversation and community. The Maine Irish Heritage Center Board of Directors and staff have been working closely with professional consultants Robin and Rachel O’Brien to chart a vision for our future. Much of this work has been shaped already by input from […]
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!
A Maine Irish Author Event Wednesday, October 29th 7:00pm Join us for an exciting evening with local author and historian Matt Barker! Limited books will be available at the event, but we are offering pre-orders that may be picked up at the event! Preorder HERE! Matt will speak about his new books, Becoming American, Portland, […]
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! Please note, for tour groups of 4 or more we require advanced notice to ensure […]
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!