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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!
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LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maine Irish Reads 'Conversations with Friends' by Sally Rooney
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:\nFrances is a coolheaded and darkly observant young woman\, vaguely pursuing a career in writing while studying in Dublin. Her best friend is the beautiful and endlessly self-possessed Bobbi. At a local poetry performance one night\, they meet a well-known photographer\, and as the girls are then gradually drawn into her world\, Frances is reluctantly impressed by the older woman’s sophisticated home and handsome husband\, Nick. But however amusing Frances and Nick’s flirtation seems at first\, it begins to give way to a strange—and then painful—intimacy. \nWritten with gemlike precision and marked by a sly sense of humor\, Conversations with Friends is wonderfully alive to the pleasures and dangers of youth\, and the messy edges of female friendship. \n  \nNOW A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES • From the New York Times bestselling author of Normal People . . . “[A] cult-hit . . . [a] sharply realistic comedy of adultery and friendship.”—Entertainment Weekly \nSALLY ROONEY NAMED TO THE TIME 100 NEXT LIST • WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES (UK) YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD • ONE OF BUZZFEED’S BEST BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Vogue\, Slate • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Elle \nSHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD \n“Sharp\, funny\, thought-provoking . . . a really great portrait of two young women as they’re figuring out how to be adults.”—Celeste Ng\, Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast \n“The dialogue is superb\, as are the insights about communicating in the age of electronic devices. Rooney has a magical ability to write scenes of such verisimilitude that even when little happens they’re suspenseful.”—Curtis Sittenfeld\, The Week
URL:https://maineirish.glacialsites.com/event/maine-irish-reads-may-2026/
LOCATION:Maine Irish Heritage Center\, 34 Gray St\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:It's An Irish Thing - Neil Byrne in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 24th\n7:30pm\nDoors open at 7:00pm\nCelebrated and award winning Artist Neil Byrne brings Soulful Storytelling and Ancient Tradition to The Maine Irish heritage Center on Sunday\, May 24th\, bringing the haunting beauty of Celtic tradition and the intimacy of modern folk songwriting to audiences from Chicago to Portland Maine. PLUS\, we’re offering the opportunity to meet the artist before the show: from 6:30pm-7:00pm\, before the house opens\, we’ll have a Meet & Greet with Neil! M&G Ticket holders only\, don’t miss out on great conversation\, good craic\, and the chance to ask all your burning questions! \nGeneral Admission tickets are $45 and you can snag an exclusive Meet & Greet ticket (complete with priority seating) for just $70! Don’t wait to buy your tickets\, prices will increase at the door! \nWith a voice described as “both timeless and contemporary” and performances that weave together myth\, memory\, and melody\, Neil has captivated audiences across America\, Canada\, Australia\, Ireland and beyond  drawing on the deep well of Celtic heritage\, while blending in personal storytelling\, creating a sound that is rooted in tradition and alive with fresh emotion. \nThe East Coast tour will include stops at iconic venues offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience the raw power and delicate grace of Neil Byrne’s music in an intimate live setting. \nNeil’s music is known for its lyrical depth and evocative soundscapes\, earning recognition from awards for short films to documentaries. \n“Touring the East Coast is always an exciting opportunity\,” says Neil. “The connection between Celtic folk music and the American folk tradition runs deep. It always excites me to share stories and songs with audiences who feel that same spirit of home and journey.” \nLearn more about Neil at https://www.neilbyrnemusic.com/ \n 
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