Join us for a celebratory walk through the West End, and an Irish flag raising in Harborview park! We will gather in the Function Room before ringing our historic bell to kick off our walk. Followed by tea and Irish bread at the Center to warm up and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! This event is...
Sunday, March 15th 1pm-4pm Join us after the IAC St. Patrick’s Day Parade over at the Maine Irish Heritage Center for a sham-rocking good time! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, dance, food, and family-friendly fun at the Maine Irish Heritage Center! This annual community celebration brings together traditional Irish culture, local performers, and festive...
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: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A masterful history of the Troubles. . . Extraordinary. . .As in the most ingenious crime stories,...
This event is SOLD OUT! Sunday, March 8, 2026 5:00 PM At the Maine Irish Heritage Center Irish corned beef dinner or Jewish corned beef sandwich on rye? Why choose one when you can have both? Join the Maine Jewish Museum and the Maine Irish Heritage Center for our second annual Shalom & Shamrocks, a festive, flavor-forward evening celebrating shared...
Friday, March 6th 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm ***Meet & Greet after the Show!*** Following the huge success of his 40 city tour with Celtic Thunder, original member, Paul Byrom returns to America this March with his own solo tour "Songs From Home". Performing many fan favourites from his 8 solo albums and telling endless...
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 Celtics vs. Windy City Bulls March 1st, 2026 at 12:00 PM Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102 Purchase Deadline: Feb 15, 2026 11:59 PM EST The Maine Celtics are excited to host the Maine Irish Heritage Center on March 1 at 12 PM as we take on the Windy City Bulls at the Portland Expo! All tickets...
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...
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...
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...