Maine Irish Heritage Center

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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Maine Irish Heritage Trail

The Maine Irish Heritage Trail is a self-guided historical tour of Maine Irish Heritage sites that tells the story of the contributions of the Irish to the State of Maine, particularly the city of Portland. Painstakingly researched by Maine Historian and Maine Irish Heritage Center genealogist Matthew Jude Barker, each site details the history of the people who lived, worked and played at the location,...

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