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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Reads 'The Spinning Heart' by Donal Ryan
DESCRIPTION:Maine Irish Reads\, our monthly book club\, meets every second Thursday here at the Center!\n\n\n\nFrom 7:30 – 9 PM in the MIHC Library. Bring a friend. The more\, the merrier. \nAbout this month’s book:\nWinner of the Irish Book Award\nFinalist for the Booker Prize \nThis “affecting” debut is “reminiscent of William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying” as it paints a vivid portrait of a working-class community in contemporary rural Ireland (New York Times Book Review). \n“One of my favorite Irish books . . . Moving\, atmospheric and beautiful.” —Tana French \nIn the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse\, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares\, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires. Through a chorus of unique voices\, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth\, a single authentic tale unfolds. \nThe Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry\, vulnerable\, all-too human\, it captures the language and spirit of rural Ireland and with uncanny perception articulates the words and thoughts of a generation. Technically daring and evocative of Patrick McCabe and J.M. Synge\, this novel of small-town life is witty\, dark\, and sweetly poignant. Donal Ryan’s brilliantly realized debut announces a stunning new voice in fiction.
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/maine-irish-reads-april-2026/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of National Poetry Month & Seamus Heaney’s Birthday\n\n\nSaturday\, April 11th\n\n7:00pm\nDoors open at 6:30pm\nJoin 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. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM\, and readings begin at 7:00 PM. Admission is free\, and books will be available for purchase at the event \n\n\n\nFeaturing:\n\n\nAudrey Gidman\, Luke Morgan\, Julia Bouwsma\n\n\n\nAbout the Poets:\nLuke Morgan\nLuke Morgan is an Irish poet and filmmaker. He was the recipient of the Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award 2025\, an award given annually by the University of St. Thomas\, Minnesota. “Blood Atlas”\, his third collection from Arlen House\, was published in 2025 and completed with the assistance of a bursary from The Arts Council of Ireland. His other two collections are “Beast” (2022)\, and “Honest Walls” (2016). As well as poetry\, Luke is also part of an award-winning Irish filmmaker duo\, “Morgan Brothers”\, with his brother\, the composer Jake Morgan. Among their recent work is the film\, “The Boat”\, which was Executive Produced by Brendan Gleeson and longlisted for an Academy Award. He lives and works in Galway\, Ireland.\n\nBooks by Luke Morgan:\nBlood Atlas (2025: Arlen House\, distributed in US by Syracuse University Press)\nBeast (2022: Arlen House\, distributed in US by Syracuse University Press)\nHonest Walls (2016: Arlen House\, distributed in US by Syracuse University Press)\n\n\n\n\nAudrey Gidman\nAudrey Gidman is a queer poet living in the midcoast. She is the author of the chapbooks body psalms (Slate Roof Press\, 2023)\, which won the Elyse Wolf Prize\, and griefnotes (Porkbelly Press\, 2026). She has received fellowships from Out in the Open and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance\, and her work has been supported by The Sable Project and Vermont Studio Center. She serves as guest editor for Frontier Poetry\, chapbook editor for Newfound\, and occasional manuscript reader for Alice James Books. She is the Poet Laureate of Belfast\, Maine. Connect with her here: audreygidman.substack.com\n\nBooks by Audrey Gidman\nbody psalms (Slate Roof Press\, 2023)\ngriefnotes (Porkbelly Press\, 2026)\n\n\n\nJulia Bouwsma\nJulia Bouwsma lives off-the-grid in the mountains of western Maine where she works as a poet\, homesteader\, editor\, teacher\, and small-town librarian. She is Maine’s sixth Poet Laureate\, currently serving a term from 2021 to 2026\, and is the author of three poetry collections: Death Fluorescence (Sundress Publications\, June 2025)\, Midden (Fordham University Press\, 2018)\, and Work by Bloodlight (Cider Press Review\, 2017). She is also the librettist for the short chamber opera\, Ghost Apples\, created in collaboration with composer Nathan Davis and to be performed by the Halcyon Quartet in the fall of 2025. Bouwsma’s honors include a 2024 Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets and two Maine Literary Awards. Her work can be found in various publications including Ecotone\, Green Mountains Review\, Kenyon Review\, Plume\, and Poetry Daily. She has taught in the Creative Writing department at the University of Maine at Farmington\, serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance\, and works as the Library Director for Webster Library in Kingfield\, ME.\n\nBooks by Julia Bouwsma\nDeath Fluorescence (Sundress Publications\, June 2025)\nMidden (Fordham University Press\, 2018)\nWork by Bloodlight (Cider Press Review\, 2017)\n\n 
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/maine-irish-poetry-night-2/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
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SUMMARY:A Fragile Peace: Documentary Screening and Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18th\n6:00pm\nDoors open at 5:30pm\nA FRAGILE PEACE\nBREXIT AND NORTHERN IRELAND\nTHE INTERNATIONALLY AWARD WINNING FILM\nWill Brexit destroy the peace and bring back violence to war torn Northern Ireland? \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 18th\, for a screening of this incredible documentary\, immediately followed by a talkback with Director Rory Duffy! General admission tickets are just $20\, or snag priority seating for just $30! Don’t wait to buy your tickets – prices go up at the door\, and priority seating is only available in advance! \n**please note\, the date has changed from the original post\, and will now be SATURDAY\, April 18th!** \nSYNOPSIS \nA Fragile Peace: Brexit and Northern Ireland is a film about the intersection of history and the present\, about a peace agreement that many assumed was solid but now faces new and unexpected challenges due to Brexit. \nThe Good Friday Agreement\, signed in 1998\, created a delicate balance of identities\, political parties\, and loyalties within Northern Ireland. However\, Brexit has reopened a wound that many thought was healed\, casting uncertainty on the future of this hard-won peace. \n  \nDIRECTED BY RORY DUFFY\nRory Duffy is an award winning documentary filmmaker\, and adjunct professor of United States history at City College of New York. As an actor\, Rory has had recurring roles on Blue Bloods\, Law and Order SVU\, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. His masters thesis on the John F. Kennedy Administration won the Judith Stein Prize in Political Economy. \nOn stage and screen\, he has worked with director Hal Hartley\, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons\, and Amy Sherman-Palladino. \nHis production company Maci Duffy Productions\, which he co-runs with his wife Hyun Joo Lee\, produces films with a concentration on history\, politics\, and art. \n  \n\nTHE SUBJECTS:\nDAMIAN MCGENITY \nPolitical Activist and Farmer \nDamian McGenity is a political activist and farmer who faces financial ruin due to Brexit. A supporter of peace in Northern Ireland\, Damian joined Border Communities Against Brexit to maintain the peace and save his family farm. \n  \nMARTINA ANDERSON \nPolitician and former combatant \nMartina Anderson is an Irish politician from Northern Ireland. She became involved in the Irish Republican movement in the late 1970s and is a former IRA volunteer. \nIn June 1986\, she was convicted of conspiring to cause explosions and sentenced to life in prison. Today\, she is working towards uniting Ireland through politics. \n  \nARON HUGHES \nPolitical Activist \nAron Hughes was too young to vote in the Brexit referendum and has taken to the streets to advocate for a second Brexit vote. He now runs an organization that brings the youth of Belfast together in a safe welcoming space. \n  \nCREW CREDITS\nHYUN JOO DUFFY\nProducer \n \nRONAN KILLEEN\nCameraman \n \n  \nPRESS\n“Responsible history as it occurs\, frankly portrayed.”\n— Hal Hartley\, director Henry Fool\, Ned Rifle \n“The acclaimed documentary keeps picking up prestigious new awards.”\n— Cahir O’Doherty \n“A Fragile Peace reminds us that we should always be careful whenever we believe history has reached an endpoint.”\n— Patricia Harty\, Editor in Chief\, Irish America \n  \nAWARDS\nBest Picture\nLondon Movie Awards \nBest Documentary Feature – Winner\nNew York Monthly Film Festival\nNew York Movie Awards\nCrown Points International Film Festival\nQueens (Unisphere) Film Festival\nCork Indie Film Award\nMassachusetts International Film Festival \nBest Film Essay\nArea 51 Film Festival \nBest International Documentary Feature Film\nAustin International Art Film Festival \nBest Feature Documentary – Nominee\nCopenhagen Doc Only\nBig Apple Film Festival\nLiverpool Indie Awards \nFinalist\nOut of the Can International Film Festival\nDarkland Film Festival\nHawaii International Film Awards\nPrazske Filmove Ceny\nIndiemania \n  \nGET IN TOUCH\nEmail\nAFRAGILEPEACEFILM@GMAIL.COM \nInstagram\n@AFRAGILEPEACEMOVIE
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/a-fragile-peace-documentary-screening-and-talkback/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Library Week: Extended Hours!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 21st\n4pm-7pm\nApril 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 check out a book. Join us for light snacks and tea! \nWhile here\, you can: \n\nTry out our Irish trivia game or one of our Irish themed puzzles\nWe’ll also put out a few crossword puzzles to challenge you\nCheck out our extensive collection of LP’s and CD’s (and maybe take a listen!)\nSee what we have on local history and genealogy\nChallenge yourself with some Irish Language books\nLearn more about the MIHC\, and the programs we offer\nJust enjoy our lovely space and connect with other members. 
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/national-library-week-extended-hours/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Summer Storytelling: Kick-Off at the Center
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 1st\n6:30pm\nThe 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 is the first day of summer – so we’re starting summer early! \nWe are kicking the summer off with a storytelling evening here at the Maine Irish Heritage Center\, in our glorious Great Hall. \nIn days gone by\, neighbors would gather at night in the local ceili house\, the home of a storyteller. They came for conversation\, and to hear stories of their community\, its history\, old tales handed down by the ancestors\, and some music. These gatherings helped build community and preserve the culture and values of the Irish people. \nWe invite you to join us this summer at one of our storytelling events! Bring a story\, a poem\, a song\, or simply come to listen and enjoy an evening among friends—or friends-in-the-making. \nBut wait\, “Does my story/poem/song have to be Irish?” Absolutely not!  These events are celebrations of the oral tradition of every culture\, and we would love to hear anything you want to tell! \nEvent Details:\n\nLocation: Maine Irish Heritage Center\, Portland\, Maine\nTime: 6:30pm-7:30pm\nHost: Cathy Furness\nStory Guidelines:\n\nStories\, songs\, or poems should be 10 minutes or less\nA timekeeper will help us keep things moving\nNo hate speech – creative freedom is welcome\, but kindness and inclusivity are essential\n\n\nAll are welcome – come to share or simply to listen\n\nStorytelling is central to Irish culture—as it is to so many cultures around the world. These summer events are part of MIHC’s mission to share this tradition across Maine while also supporting local businesses and gathering spaces. Let’s build community together\, one story at a time. \nThese events are free and open to all. We offer a donation option when RSVPing – all funds raised go straight back into our future programming!
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/maine-irish-summer-storytelling-kick-off-at-the-center/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Writes: May
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLed 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 works in progress\, share your voice\, and receive supportive\, thoughtful feedback in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Together\, we’ll explore storytelling\, poetry\, memory\, and the written word in all its forms. Come to listen\, come to write\, come to connect. \nCheck out the rest of the series dates HERE!
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/maine-irish-writes-may-26/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:MIHC Day of Caring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16th\n10:00am-4:00pm\nWe are looking for:\nPainters | Carpenters | Cleaners | Gardeners\n  \nThe 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. \nWe are hosting this Day of Caring to ensure our beloved space receives the attention it needs and deserves. With many important concerts\, fundraisers\, and cultural festivals on the horizon\, this is the perfect chance to donate your skills\, tools\, and passion for just a few hours. \nIf you or your organization are interested in volunteering for this event\, please contact us at volunteer@maineirish.com. We want to ensure your skills and expertise are put to the best use possible! \nDay of Caring Project Options:\nInterior Cleaning: \nSweeping\, mopping\, vacuuming\, and dusting \nExterior Cleaning: \nPicking up trash\, removing debris\, etc \nGardening: \nWeeding\, pruning\, and otherwise tending to flowerbeds \nPainting: \nRepainting doors\, pillars\, walls\, and trim \nCarpentry: \nFixing doors & cabinets\, repurposing old scrap wood \nSpecial Projects: \nWe have a number of larger carpentry & electrical projects for larger\, experienced teams.
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/mihc-day-of-caring-2026/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000
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SUMMARY:Onóir: Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 9\n7:30 PM\nDoors open at 7:00pm\nMeet & Greet from 6:30-7:00pm!\nExperience 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 with modern arrangements and deep roots in the Irish tradition. \nKnown for their dynamic performances and innovative sound\, Onóir creates music that is both grounded in heritage and unmistakably of the moment. This concert offers an intimate opportunity to hear one of Ireland’s most exciting young groups in a historic setting that celebrates Irish culture\, past and present. \nWhether you’re a longtime lover of Irish music or new to the tradition\, this promises to be an exceptionally memorable evening of live performance. \nGeneral admission tickets are $40 in advance\, and Meet and Greet tickets are $55 in advance. Don’t wait to get your tickets\, prices will go up at the door! \nAbout the Band:\nContemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020\, when Donegal musicians; Tom McHugh\, Declan Gaughan\, Deane Connaghan\, and Diarmaid McGee\, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”\, the video went on to be seen by over 3 million people worldwide. These talented musicians with distinctive vocal styles are setting new standards with incredible musical arrangements and harmonies that mark them out as unique.  \nOnóir are selling out venues in record time as their impassioned audiences are taken on a musical odyssey. From their new take on traditional Irish ballads all the way through to up-tempo modern Irish classics. From tears to laughter\, enjoy the onstage chemistry\, excitement\, and banter in a show not to be missed.    \nLearn more about the artists at: https://onoirmusic.com/home
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/onoir-live-in-concert/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
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SUMMARY:Irene M. Drago's Irish Timber
DESCRIPTION:Irene M. Drago’s Irish Timber\nA Maine Irish Author Event\nThursday\, June 25th\n6:30pm\nDoors open at 6:00pm\nJoin us for an incredible evening of literature and history with Maine Author Irene Murtagh Drago as she discusses her latest novel Irish Timber. \nBooks will be available for sale and signing at the event. \nAbout the Book:\nInspired by true events\, Irish Timber is a standalone novel and a follow-up to Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers. In the summer of 1931\, Susie Rowley travels to Ireland with her cousin\, a friend\, and the undoubtable Eliza Willey Walker. Eliza convinces the band of Yankee scholars to investigate the wreck of her grandfather’s ship\, the Alfred D. Snow. When Susie falls for Hugh Larkin\, a medical student from County Wexford\, their quest takes a detour. Later\, she returns to Dublin and takes a job at the national library working for Dr. Richard Hayes. The librarian is soon drafted by Irish Military Intelligence\, and Susie\, a gifted linguist\, is asked to join him to catch a German spy. As war engulfs their world\, Yankee and Irish families alike demonstrate the power of love and the enduring value of Irish timber. \n\n\n\nAbout the Author:\nIrene M. Drago is the award-winning author of three historical novels\, Daughters of Long Reach\, The Maine Point\, and Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers. She also speaks three languages. During the Cold War\, she honed her Russian skills by working for the D.O.D. Later\, she taught Spanish at the high school and college level. Irene Murtagh Drago learned how to tell sea stories from her father\, a chief petty officer who served on U.S. Navy ships from 1940 to 1980. Her paternal grandparents were born in Ireland and her maternal grandparents were the children of Irish immigrants. Their voices bring a lilt to Irish Timber. \nLearn more at irenemdrago.com
URL:https://maineirish.com/event/irene-m-drago-irish-timber/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:book-talk
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