Mike Connolly of the Maine Heritage Center interviews Jack Cashman and Milt McBrearity about Irish Americans living in Maine to the north.
Irish Heritage
New Years from across the Pond
Portland Maine's Irish Heritage Center is ringing in the new year by streaming the New Year's celebration live from Ireland. Entertainment at the Irish Heritage Center will be provided by local U2 cover band "Slane". This is part of the benefit show to help raise money for the Lewiston recovery fund.
Irish Poetry Event – March 2023
Irish poets read their work at the Maine Irish Heritage Center, some appear virtually from Ireland.
Irish Heritage – Best of All Things Irish in Maine 2022
Enjoy the 2022 showcase of the "Best of All Things Irish in Maine" recorded on Novemebr 19, 2022 in front of a live audience at the Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland, Maine.
Maine Irish – Francis Ford
Kathryn Fuller-Seeley expertly presents the life of Francis Ford, from Portland Maine, who was a prolific pioneer in the silent film era as an actor, writer, and director. Directing legend, John Ford, credits his older brother for giving him his start in Hollywood and for being the greatest influence in his own illustrious career.
St Paddys Day Parade – Portland Maine – March 2022
The first St. Patrick's Day Parade in Portland since the beginning of the 2020-2022 Pandemic, celebrated on Commercial Street in Portland Maine and the after party at the Maine Irish Heritage Center.
Maine Irish – Tribute to John Ford
In this interview, hosted by Michael Connolly, former Portland Mayor, Jack Dawson recalls the dramatic events surrounding the commissioning and creation of the statue of John Ford.
Maine Irish – John Ford – Poet
An in-depth interview about the legendary filmmaker John Ford who hailed from Portland, Maine. Join renowned film scholars Joseph McBride, author of the biography "Searching for John Ford," and Gerald Peary, editor of "John Ford: Interviews." The conversation covers Ford’s roots in Maine, his Irish heritage, artistic vision, his use of comedy, and his complex views on religion, politics, and race. Hosted by Kevin Stoehr
Irish Heritage – Stillson Strong
Amazing footwork, discipline, and spirit merge to make this stunning display of traditional Irish Dance, pandemic style. Each dancer performed from their home on camera and the result is choreographed to perfection. Enjoy!
Irish Heritage – Or Donn – Auburn
Original acapella song and lyrics performed by the composer. Details how Auburn, Maine acquired its name...from Ireland.
Irish Heritage – James Joyces – The Dead
Presenting the end of James Joyce's short story "The Dead" as a monologue, as in John Huston's film version.
Irish Heritage – Irish Mothers
Original song composed and performed by Joe Markley or Portland, Maine for Maine's bicentennial. "Irish Mothers" is a tribute to the hardworking Irish men and women who found their place in the sun in Maine and to the Irish Mothers who supported them and taught us all how to love.
Irish Heritage – Dirigo O’Reilly
A whimsical and humorous song about a first-generation Irishman who is Maine's version of the Wild Colonial Boy......a boy who loves his native state so much he adopts the state motto as his first name. It's the story of "Dirigo O'Reilly"
Irish Heritage – Crafting Celtic Jewelry
Crafting Celtic Jewelry A brief video showing the basic techniques used to create my jewelry focused on my original Celtic Art designs and a brief background into the design meanings.
Irish Heritage – Building Up and Tearing England Down
The Napper Tandies have been playing music together for nigh on twenty years, thrilling audiences with their particular brand of Irish music. Consisting primarily of piano accordion, banjo, bouzouki, and upright bass, they put their own particular stamp on classics such as Whiskey In The Jar, The Leaving of Liverpool, and many more favorites associated with the like of The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, and The Pogues. In this video, they play the crowd-pleaser, Building Up and Tearing...
Irish Heritage – Best of All Things Irish in Maine 2020
Featuring a delightful mix of all things Irish in Maine, the 2-hour program live-streamed on November 22, 2020, and is available for replay now.
Irish Heritage – Belfast Hornpipe
"Belfast Hornpipe" (Traditional; transcribed by James Galway) featuring Pamela Kinsey on Penny Whistle
Irish Heritage – An Mhaighdean Mhara
An Mhaighdean Mhara" (The Mermaid) Traditional Song (Sean-Nós) Performed by Fiona Howell Fiona Howell Music
Irish Heritage – An American Welcome
"An American Welcome" by Brian Friel featuring Tony Reilly
Irish Heritage – Bulls March – Chris Gray
A set of uilleann pipe tunes, The Bull's March / Castle Kelly / Back to Belfast, featuring Maine-made smallpipes and bodhrán. Chris's uilleann pipes feature a transparent chanter top by Chuck Whitney, an uilleann pipemaker from Ellsworth, Maine.