• Culture That Endures

    In 1997, Saint Dominic’s, the third oldest Catholic Church (serving Catholics since the 1820s) in the state and the home to the largest Irish Catholic parish north of Boston was closed by the Catholic Diocese.

    The beacon to all and community gathering place was purchased by the City of Portland and gifted to the Irish American Club and Friends of St. Dominic’s.

    Thus was born the Maine Irish Heritage Center...

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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’s (former sanctuary) spectacular 60 foot cathedral ceilings, wooden pews, beautiful stained glass windows and historic bell will enthrall you and enchant your guests.

    The lower level, which is handicapped accessible, can accommodate up to 300 people with the...

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Culture That Endures

St. Dominic's Church

In 1997, Saint Dominic’s, the third oldest Catholic Church (serving Catholics since the 1820s) in the state and the home to the largest Irish Catholic parish north of Boston was closed by the Catholic ...

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Wedding Celebrations

Wedding Celebrations

Our stately, majestic building is a perfect venue for your unforgettable wedding day. The upper level’s (former sanctuary) spectacular 60 foot cathedral ceilings, wooden pews, beautiful stained glass windows...

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Everything Irish

Everything Irish

MIHC is home to the Irish American Club, its founding partner, A Company of Girls, and the Claddagh Mohr Pipe Band. The Center is affiliated with the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Portland...

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Community Gallery

Community Gallery

One picture is worth a thousand words! Browse our gallery of photos showing the Maine Irish Heritage Center community in action through outreach, entertainment, comraderie and celebration of heritage...

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We are command central for everything Irish in Portland Maine and the surrounding communities.    Learn more...

Upcoming Events

  • Saltwater Celtic Music Festival Saltwater Celtic Music Festival
    Summer is nearly upon us and it’s not too early to start thinking of outdoor concerts and festivals!  The Maine Irish Heritage Center is proud to support the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival,...
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  • Bloomsday Portland Bloomsday Portland
    We are pleased to again participate in Bloomsday Portland.  Bloomsday is week-long celebration of all things James Joyce, is just around the corner.  Join us around Portland the week of June 10th – 15th for...
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Maine Irish Heritage Center
Corner of Gray and State Street
PO Box 7588
Portland, ME 04112-7588
(207) 780-0118
irishhc@maine.rr.com
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