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 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...
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: Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a Victorian...
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is bringing the cherished Irish tradition of storytelling to Maine this winter! We will have warm drinks, and the light in the Great Hall on the Solstice is incredible - watch the Stained Glass come to life as we share stories with each other! In days gone by neighbors would...
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,...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...