• New Year’s Eve on Irish Time with Bailey’s Mistake

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Wednesday, December 31st 7:00pm Doors open at 5:30pm Come ring in the New Year at the Maine Irish Heritage Center with Bailey’s Mistake, a Celtic-inspired, four-piece folk band from right here in Maine. Known for their pulsing sound driven by bass, drums, and guitar, and lifted by hearty vocal harmonies, thrilling bagpipes, and whistle tunes,...

    $35 – $450
  • Maine Irish Writes: January

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    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! Please note, in January we will be meeting on TUESDAY the 6th to accommodate the New Year's Holiday! Led by the incredible poet and...

  • Maine Irish Reads ‘Wild Houses’ by Colin Barrett

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    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: The riotous, raucous and deeply resonant debut novel from “one of the best story writers in the English language today” (Financial...

  • Women in Social Services Panel

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Sunday, February 1st 1:00pm-2:00pm Join us for an incredible and lively panel discussion on Women in Social Services in honor of  Brigid’s Day. We will be joined by a group of phenomenal panelists who will discuss their experiences and the current healthcare climate. There will be light food and warm beverages available for purchase. All...

    $10
  • Multigenerational Writing Workshop with Irish Author Áine Greaney

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    In collaboration with The Telling Room! Sunday, February 1st 2:30-4:30pm All are welcome, entry is free! Join us at the Center for an exciting afternoon of storytelling and reflection with acclaimed Irish author Áine Greaney, in partnership with The Telling Room. This multigenerational writing workshop invites participants to come just as they are—no prior writing...

    $10
  • Maine Irish Author Talk: Betsy Cornwell

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    In conversation with Patrisha McLean Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 6:30pm Doors open at 6:00pm   Join us for another Brigid’s Day program: a Maine Irish Author Talk with Betsy Cornwell! Focusing on her new memoir, “Ring of Salt,” Betsy will be in conversation with Patrisha McLean, founder of Finding our Voices. We will have books...

    $10
  • Maine Irish Writes: February

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    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...

  • Brian Conway & Brendan Dolan Live in Concert

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    Friday, February 6th 7:30pm Doors open 7:00pm Join us for an evening of incredible music from two legendary artists: Brian Conway and Brendan Dolan! Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in some traditional Irish tunes. General Admission tickets are $25, or you can snag priority seating for just $35! Don't wait - General Admission...

    $25 – $35
  • Maine Irish Reads ‘These Days’ by Lucy Caldwell

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    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: Two sisters, four nights, one city. April, 1941. Belfast has escaped the worst of the war – so far. Over...

  • POSTPONED: The Irish Famine Immigrant Experience on Staten Island

    Maine Irish Heritage Center 34 Gray St, Portland, ME, United States

    This event has been postponed due to inclement weather! Stay tuned for a new date! The Irish Famine Immigrant Experience on Staten Island: A Lecture with Loretto Leary Friday, February 20th 6:30pm Doors open at 6:00pm In the wake of the Great Irish Famine, thousands of men, women, and children crossed the Atlantic in search...

    $10