Maine Irish Heritage Center

Fifth Annual Not-So-Silent*
Auction and Dinner

Please join us on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:30 pm at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, Corner of Gray and State Streets in Portland.

*Have you ever known the Irish to be silent, for even a minute?!

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Strong Boy

John L. Sullivan was man who was the gold standard of American sport for more than a decade, and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. Join us for the first Duchas Lecture of the year on May 4 at 2pm as we learn more about his life.

“The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan” presented by Christopher Klein.

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Culture That Endures

In 1997, St. Dominic's Church was purchased by the City of Portland and gifted to the Irish American Club and Friends of St. Dominic’s.

This paved the way for the creation of the Maine Irish Heritage Center. The Center has a thriving genealogy program, an impressive library, and a museum and archives, all devoted to Portland and Maine's Irish-American past. We open our doors to community groups and programs of all kinds and welcome you to stop by and check out our facility!

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Your Wedding at the
Maine Irish Heritage Center

Our stately, majestic building is a perfect venue for your unforgettable wedding day. The upper level (former sanctuary) has spectacular 60 foot cathedral ceilings, elegant wooden pews, a long traditional aisle, beautiful stained glass windows and historic bell will enthrall you and enchant your guests, creating a wedding celebration you will cherish forever!

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