St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Maine Irish Heritage Center
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 activities for all ages inside our historic building.
Event Schedule
1:00–3:00 PM – Live music with Jim Sharkey
2:00–2:30 PM – Photo op with Saint Patrick
3:00–3:45 PM – Performance by Stillson School of Irish Dance
3:45–4:00 PM – Raffle winners announced
Available Throughout the Event
Traditional Irish Bake Sale
Bar Serving Irish Classics
Book and Rummage Sale in the Library
Kids’ Crafts and Activities With Jennifer Comeau
Guided Sanctuary Tours
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Rent Our Space
The perfect venue for any occasion!
Host your event in the heart of Portland at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, one of the most magnificent buildings in Maine. It’s the ideal venue for weddings, music, theater productions, film screenings, workshops, business meetings, club gatherings, lectures, luncheons, parties, reunions, funerals, and life celebrations.
Meet Deklin Fitzgerald, the first Mitchell Scholar to benefit from the fellowship-funding partnership between the Maine Irish Heritage Center and the Mitchell Institute. Our scholarship honors the memory of Eddie Murphy, and supports Mitchell Scholars who pursue fellowship opportunities in Ireland.
The Maine Irish Heritage Center Hours
Library and Self-Guided Genealogy Research
Thursdays 10:00 – 2:00
Our sincere thanks to our members, donors, business sponsors, grant and foundation supporters.
Special thanks to the Irish government for their investment in the Maine Irish Heritage Center.