This annual holiday craft fair draws crowds for its artistry, lively entertainment, and light luncheon! A stop on the State Street Stroll, the Celtic Fair is a great way to kick off your holiday shopping. Explore Maine-made crafts by local artisans while enjoying lunch and live entertainment. Festivities include baked goodies, hot and cold beverages, […]
Tuesday, November 12th 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm Puppet show! Puppet show! Bread & Puppet Theater is landing at the Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland for 1 night only! This tour presents a double bill, directed by Peter Schumann, crafted for this exact moment: The Possibilitarian Imperative Everything Show, followed by Gray Lady Cantata #9. […]
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!
"My Father's House" by Joseph O'Connor is a gripping historical novel set during World War II. It follows the story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, a real-life Irish priest in the Vatican who organizes an underground network to help Jews and Allied soldiers escape from Nazi-occupied Rome. The novel combines suspense, heroism, and moral complexity, painting […]
Please join us for a joyful celebration benefiting the Maine Irish Heritage Center, including announcing and celebrating the first inductees into our new Halla Cairde (Hall of Friends). Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30 pm Reception begins at 5:30pm The evening includes music, food & drink, building tours, and great company […]
Friday, December 6th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm After many years of touring North America, it is very evident that the Christmas shows Paul Byrom puts on, are his fans favourite! Paul's show will include all his favourite Christmas classics, like O' Holy night, White Christmas, Silent Night, A Saviours Day and many more. Sprinkled […]
