Founded in 1973 Portland, Maine

Welcome to The Irish American Club

Our Purpose

For over four decades, the Irish American Club

For over four decades, the Irish American Club has served to preserve and promote Irish-American culture, history, and community in Maine.

All Are Welcome

Membership is open to any interested persons

Membership is open to any interested persons, regardless of their background. The Irish American Club is a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan social club.

Our Home

The Irish American Club has a permanent home

The Irish American Club has a permanent home at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. The ornate, gothic brick building was finished in 1888 as Saint Dominic’s Church, whose parish served as the bastion of the Irish-American community in Portland for 180 years. With the church’s closure by the Diocese in 1998, the Irish-American community rallied to save and preserve the building as the hearth of our heritage. For more information, visit www.maineirish.com.

What We Do

The Saint Patrick’s Dinner & Show
The Saint Patrick’s Parade
Irish Language Classes
Traditional Irish Céilí Dances with Live Music
Summer Events & Gatherings
Holiday Potluck Dinners
Cultural Travel to Ireland and Abroad
Irish Cultural Grants
Irish Cultural Events

The Club is a Democratically-Run Organization
Officers Are Elected; Members Vote on Major Issues;
General Business Meetings Are Held to Disclose the Club’s Status;
We Are an All Volunteer Organization.

Our Latest News

Saint Patrick’s Parade

By Mary McVeigh | Feb 17, 2024

DATE: Sunday March 17th TIME: 12 NOON PLACE: Commercial Street, Portland Maine The Irish American Club’s 2024 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Sunday March 17th. The Parade will start at Noon time and will proceed on Commercial Street, from the Portland Fish Pier to Franklin Arterial. Those participating in the parade should…

Ceili – Sunday March 10th, 2024

By Mary McVeigh | Oct 26, 2023

Our Next Ceili of the 2023/2024 season will be: Sunday March 10th, 2024 PLACE: RiRa Bar and Restaurant – Commercial St. Portland Maine TIME: 3pm – 5pm