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: Winner of the Irish Book Award Finalist for the Booker Prize This “affecting” debut is “reminiscent of William Faulkner’s As I […]
In Celebration of National Poetry Month & Seamus Heaney’s Birthday Saturday, April 11th 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm Join us for an evening of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month and Seamus Heaney’s birthday! We will have readings from three incredible poets, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Doors open at 6:30 PM, […]
Saturday, April 18th 6:00pm Doors open at 5:30pm A FRAGILE PEACE BREXIT AND NORTHERN IRELAND THE INTERNATIONALLY AWARD WINNING FILM Will Brexit destroy the peace and bring back violence to war torn Northern Ireland? Join us on Saturday, April 18th, for a screening of this incredible documentary, immediately followed by a talkback with Director Rory […]
Tuesday, April 21st 4pm-7pm April 19th-25th is National Library Week! In honor of that, we are keeping our Library open late on Tuesday, April 21st. If you’re not able to visit the library during our regular operating hours, this is your chance to check out the library and if you are a member you can […]
Friday, May 1st 6:30pm The Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling back to Maine this summer! Following the success of last summer's programs, we are excited to invite you back for another summer of stories, community, and some good craic. According to the Celtic Calendar, May 1st, or Bealtaine […]
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 […]