Hubs of Irish Culture

Fifth Annual Not-So-Silent* Auction & Dinner Saturday, May 10, 2014 4:30 p.m at the MIHC *Have you ever known the Irish to be silent, for even a minute?!

James and Carole Walsh, Founders Maine Irish Heritage Center

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t is difficult to list all of the contributions that both Jim and Carole have made over the many years that they have been such an important part of the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Crucial to the creation of the MIHC, Jim served as a Board member for many years, as well as being an integral member of the St. Dom’s School Reunion Committees. His tireless efforts in fundraising for the MIHC resulted in a multitude of donations and gifts for our auctions over many years, and he has continuously used his impressive array of contacts in the community to advance the MIHC’s mission. Both Carole and Jim have contributed countless hours, days and whole weekends to volunteering at MIHC events: weddings, open houses, holiday fairs, concerts, and many others. Carole’s willingness to staff bake sale tables, sell MIHC merchandise, and to help in any other way is only overshadowed by her many contributions of her amazing Irish soda bread, to which we have all become addicted! Carole has been known to bake her famous bread for us even while she was recovering from surgery, getting around on crutches! Although Jim is no longer on the Board, he and Carole continue to volunteer at the MIHC, and we can always count on them for their support, their commitment of time and resources, and their love of our building and everything that it means to them. We dedicate this event to you, Jim and Carole, in appreciation for all that you have done and continue to do for the MIHC!

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elcome to the Maine Irish Heritage Center’s 2014 fifth annual Not-So-Silent Auction. This event is our major spring fundraiser, the result of many long hours of volunteer time spent in planning, contacting local businesses and supporters, and making sure that every detail is just perfect. We hope that you enjoy sharing your evening with us. Irish pubs for many years have been at the heart of Irish communities, acting as grocer, draper, bookmaker, post office, and even undertaker, as well as watering hole. Pubs have housed the celebrations of births, marriages, deaths, birthdays, first communions and confirmations. They are meeting places, places to cheer on your local or national team, to celebrate their victories and mourn their losses. They are places to relax and to socialize. As the Irish spread throughout the world, they took the ambience of the Irish pub with them. In any location with an Irish presence, the pubs play every bit as central a role as they do in Ireland. In England, Australia and here in the United States, pubs are a home-away-fromhome for the Irish diaspora, they are a place to receive information on immigration, to learn of opportunities for employment, to find accommodation and to connect with home. Whether in Ireland or around the globe, the pubs of Ireland remain today as ever much more than bars- they are hubs of Irish culture We continue to be the “Not-So-Silent” Auction because, as we all know, there is never a time when people of Irish background are together that there can be anything approaching silence. We love to talk, we love to visit with family, friends and neighbors, and we love to have fun, all at the same time. Tonight’s auction, a combination of live and silent items, promises to be a rousing good time. We hope that you all have something to say, through enthusiastic bidding, and that you say it early and often. Please enjoy the evening, the good company, the friendly competition and the great values. Thank you for supporting MIHC and helping us fulfill our mission.

Mary E. McAleney, Chair Patricia McDonough Dunn, Vice Chair Mark C. Duval, Treasurer Deb Sullivan Gellerson, Secretary Danny R. Coyne Jason R. Hanley Patricia J. McBride

• To protect, preserve and restore the historic landmark that was formerly St. Dominic’s Church, a hub of early Irish Community in Maine; • To provide a center for Maine’s diverse communities to share their cultural experience through education, programs and community events; • To house Maine’s Irish Genealogical Center, Museum, Archives and Library, preserving the story of Irish history in Maine.

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he Maine Irish Heritage Center wishes to offer our heartfelt thanks to Michael Connolly, Ph.D., for his many contributions to the MIHC since our inception. Michael, a professor of history and political science at St. Joseph’s College in Standish, has been one of our strongest supporters and we have benefitted immensely from his vast knowledge of all things Irish, his contributions to preserving the voices of Maine’s Irish past, his willingness to share his publications with us, and his commitment to the mission of the MIHC. Michael is the author or editor of several books, including They Change Their Sky: The Irish in Maine and Seated by the Sea and The Maritime History of Portland, Maine and its Irish Longshoremen, both of which he has generously shared so that we could raise funds from their sales. Michael has also served as a volunteer consultant and historian for many events and programs at the MIHC, including the John Ford film festival. He is an enthusiastic supporter of our progress, and we can always count on him to be in attendance at musical and theatrical presentations, lectures, and other celebrations of our cultural offerings. Thank you, Michael, for all you have done to make the MIHC the center of Irish culture that it is today!

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reparing for tonight’s festivities reminds me of the many successes that the Maine Irish Heritage Center has achieved over the past year, all of which have come about due to the efforts of an amazing group of volunteers and supporters. We are so grateful for the skills, talent and hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers, Board members, supporters and community members. Tonight’s event is but one example of many people working together to create an event that serves not only as a fundraiser, but also as an opportunity for friends and family to get together, to catch up on the news and share some laughter, to renew their commitment to their heritage, and to benefit a cause that is dear to all our hearts. While we are extremely grateful for the efforts of all of the people who donate their time, their expertise, their resources and their good humor to the MIHC, we would like to highlight the contributions of three specific individuals who have been hugely instrumental to our success over the past few years, and who have given us countless hours of volunteer time based on their unflagging commitment to the MIHC serving as a place of culture, scholarship, community and friendship. Victoria (“Vicky”) Dylewski has a long history with the former St. Dominic’s Church. A graduate of the St. Dom’s School, Vicky returned to Maine a few years ago after a career in the military, and blessed us with her impressive energy and competence by volunteering at the MIHC, working tirelessly for several years managing many of our maintenance tasks and making the building shine, both inside and out. Vicky has things done before others even know that there is a need, and she masterminds and executes such projects as removing of all the pew kneelers, managing the kitchen for open houses and other events (earning her the endearing title of “Kitchen Witch”) and supervising the crews of assistants who come to help us from the Cumberland County Jail pre-release program. Her affection for the MIHC is contagious and she passes along her knowledge of its history to everyone who helps her to keep it sparkling. We couldn’t do it without you, Vicky.

Sean Patrick Michael Collins has been our volunteer building maintenance and cleaning guru for over three years. We can count on him to do it all, from shoveling snow (a herculean task this past winter), to lawn care, to chipping ice from our sidewalks. In addition to all of this regular maintenance, he is amazingly responsive to our frequent emergency calls and, as a neighbor, keeps a watchful eye on the MIHC at all times. We can also count on Sean to be on hand for our events and fundraisers, leading the way during setting up and breaking down, working with other volunteers to ensure that everything gets done. Sean will teach a self-defense course this spring, a prelude to his dream of opening his own school. Thank you, Sean, for all you do for us. Will Dunlay first came to the MIHC when he volunteered to do an energy audit for us about five years ago. He later left Portland, but re-established his connection with us when he returned two years ago; his re-appearance could not have been more timely! Will has been our volunteer engineer consultant, leading the Building Committee through the past year and a half as we acquired a state-of-the-art gas heating system for the whole building. With his experience as Director of Energy and Utilities at his regular job, he provided invaluable expertise as we reviewed proposals, cost estimates, timetables, and helped us to make the right decision about this very important leap forward. It is through Will’s efforts that we can now announce that we have heat in our entire building, which will allow us to use the sanctuary year-round. We are delighted to have Will continue on our Building Committee and to give so generously of his time and expertise – thank you! We hope that you have a wonderful evening. In addition to the lovely array of items that you can take home if you’re the successful bidder, please also enjoy the intangible treasures of the evening - old and new friends, a good meal, shared memories, and lots of laughter. As always, with gratitude and sincere affection, Mary McAleney Chair, Board of Directors

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he Maine Irish Heritage Center would like to thank everyone who bought a TABLE this year. This is the first year we sold out of tables and seats—Thank you all so very much! Bruce Gooley Deb Sullivan Gellerson Pat McDonough Dunn Marie & Ed Manganello Maureen Coyne Norris Lois Reckitt H. M. Payson Cheryl Dalton Michele Smith Mike Concannon

Mark & Anne Duval Dan Sullivan Cloutier, Conley & Duffett Sisters of Mercy Baldacci Communications UNUM Lila White Ric Hanley Jason Hanley

To Joe & Marie Gray A spirited thank you to Joe and Marie Gray for the bottles of white and red wines, which you will find on your tables. They ask you to eat, drink, and bid high!

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e wish to congratulate Matthew Jude Barker, our resident historian and genealogist, on his long-awaited book published by The History Press. The Irish of Portland, Maine: A History of Forest City Hibernians, describes The journeys and stories of a small group of early arrivals who faced hardship and discrimination. The Portland Irish, a 19th century community of domestics, longshoremen, teachers, laborers, homemakers, shopkeepers, nurses and policemen, grew into a powerful statewide political force. Autographed copies are available for purchase.

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he Maine Irish Heritage Center is honored that Governor Joseph E. Brennan has named the MIHC as the repository for his archives. Governor Brennan, son of Irish immigrants, was born in Portland and served Maine and the Nation for his entire life.

Governor Brennan was a key architect of modern Maine’s government. During his two terms as governor he created the Finance Authority of Maine; instituted the Maine Education Assessment, the first statewide standardized testing of elementary and high school students; instituted the first Joseph E. Brennan home care for the elderly program; instituted the first seat belt safety laws; negotiated the first contracts with the new union representing state workers; protected the water quality and visual appearance of Maine’s most important rivers; controlled health cost inflation through an innovative hospital cost containment effort; greatly expanded programs to address child abuse. He was a pioneer in strengthening OUI laws, established the Commission to reform the University of Maine System, and successfully defended and resolved the Indian Land Claim case. We are grateful that the Governor has selected the MIHC to share, protect and preserve his legacy for future generations to learn from and by which they may be inspired. A committee has been formed to lead the project. They are looking for any and all public service or campaign memorabilia, photos or vignettes. Nancy Brenerman is willing to collect these items. Nancy may be reached at 207-797-9298 to learn how you can help. Financial contributions are welcome as well.

Values listed in this program and on bid sheets are estimates only, and may not reflect actual value. We have endeavored to describe items carefully and correctly, but the MIHC provides no warranties with respect to the items offered. All items are sold as is and all sales are final. Payment is expected before the items may be removed from the MIHC. Payment may be by cash, check, or credit card. Large items may be left at the MIHC awaiting a later pickup, as long as arrangements are made with MIHC representatives. The MIHC does not provide transportation for auction items. To bid on silent auction items, you must write your name, your bidder number and your bid on the bid sheet. Please note that many of items have minimum bids and may be withdrawn if the minimum bid is not met. Should the highest bid for a silent item be disqualified for any reason, the next lower bid will be deemed to be the winning bid. The silent auction tables will close from 6:15-6:45 and an announcement will be made several minutes before the tables close. The live auction will begin at 7:30. Some items have reserve bids and may be withdrawn if the reserve level is not met. The auctioneer is the final authority for live auction item bidding.

Michael Carey Vice President & Auctioneer, Tranzon Properties

Jerry Conley, Jr.

Mary McAleney • Cheryl Dalton Pat McBride • Dale Perry Kimberly Clark • Anne Kane Duval Jim Walsh • Deb Gellerson Rose Lannon • James McClay Dorothy Wentworth

We are also especially grateful to our many volunteers who have assisted in making tonight’s event special. The evening would not be a success without their energy, commitment and skills. Thank you!

A YEAR OF IRISH BREAD The lucky winner will receive a freshly baked loaf of brown soda bread every month for the entire year. Ann Marie Chandler will provide the bread which has been made in her family for over 100 years. Her grandmother, Annie Crowley Folan, from Barna outside of Galway City, immigrated in 1910 bringing the recipe with her. Ann Marie, who was named after her grandmother, makes this family recipe without measuring just as her grandmother did. With two secret ingredients it is a nice twist on the traditional Irish soda bread. You will not be disappointed. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!

Two Box Seats behind the first base dugout. Game information TBA. Donated by Olympia Sports. A LONG WEEKEND AT THOMPSON LAKE Enjoy a long weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, at beautiful Thompson Lake in Casco, Maine in June or September of 2014, courtesy of Mark and Anne Duval. The cabin has three bedrooms, one bath and sleeps 8-10 people. It includes a right of way to a beautiful beach near a marina. ROCKING CHAIR DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF DAVID SOULE David Soule’s oak rocking chair was given to him by one of his many friends. The chair was one of David’s favorites; when he saw the chair he imagined his relatives in Ireland sitting around the hearth with a fire and a perfectly steeped cup of tea with either a scone or slice of Irish bread telling stories. Take this chair home and you will hear the stories and savor the tea. CLIMB TO THE TOP OF PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT This unique experience for 10 people includes a climb to the top of Portland Head Light to see the interior of the light and marvel at the spectacular view of Casco Bay. You may also enjoy a lunch of Portland’s famous Italian sandwiches with $50 of Amato’s gift certificates.

SAIL ON CASCO BAY Spend an afternoon sailing beautiful Casco Bay! Pete Clifford, will host up to 4 guests on his Pearson 33 foot sloop, “Riparian,” which is moored at the Portland Yacht Club. The date is flexible and will be determined by mutual agreement. If weather on proposed day is rainy, cold, too windy, or not windy enough, the Cap’n will allow the crew to pick a new date. Note from the Captain: Flogging of the crew was outlawed by the Geneva Convention in 1919, so the lucky bidder can expect to be treated in a humane and respectful manner. I DREAMED OF AFRICA: PHOTO AFRICAN SAFARI Donated by: Trevor Shaw, Owner Zulu Nyala Resort Experience the magic of Africa for two on these 7 days, 6 nights Safari in Zulu Nyala where the Kim Basinger movie I dreamed of Africa was filmed. Your luxurious stay for two will be in the midst of the richest wildlife conservation region in Africa. You will stay at your choice of Luxury Hemingway-style tents, Heritage Safari Lodge, Nyati/Ndlouv Lodges or Zulu Nyala Lodge. Included in your package are three delicious meals per day with an African flair. Also included are two daily guided excursions by your very own professional game rangers in open game viewing vehicles. Airfare, personal beverages and side trips not included. Valid for two years subject to availability and non transferable. Remember your vacation forever with a complimentary safari photo package. KILLARNEY HOUSE & LAND JOURNEY Located in the southwest corner of County Kerry, Killarney Country Club offers self-catering accommodations in two-story townhouses that comfortably sleep six. Generously donated by Cloutier, Conley & Duffett, the resort offers view of the mountains and the countryside. It is also ideally situated for several scenic day-trips including the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, the Gap of Dunloe, the Cliffs of Moher, and Blarney Castle. The independently owned and operated on-site pub is open seasonally for guests’ enjoyment after a full day of sightseeing. Available week 22, 2015 (end of May first of June). Trip will be facilitated by Ann Quinlan of Spiral Journeys. Ann, a native of Ireland and long time travel planner, will ensure that your trip is a memorable journey. OVERNIGHT IN SURVIVOR BOB CROWLEY’S YURT From Maine Forest Yurt, Inc., owned and operated by survivor Bob and the Crowley family, one night stay at a beautiful and fully furnished yurt. Just bring your food, the kitchen is completely outfitted. Maine

Forest Yurts is a 100-acre pond side retreat located in Durham, Maine, 30 minutes northwest of Portland. Staying in a yurt is a unique and peaceful experience. During your stay, you may be able to get survivor Bob to share a story or two about his adventures. The date is to be mutually agreed upon. LUNCH WITH ACCLAIMED COLUMNIST BILL NEMITZ Lunch for three with Maine Today Media columnist, Bill Nemitz. This is the opportunity for you to ask Bill all those questions you always wanted. Nothing is off-limits, but be prepared to end up the subject of a future piece! Date and location to be mutually agreed upon. LONG WEEKEND AT OCEAN PARK COTTAGE Enjoy a long weekend, from Thursday to Sunday, in a beautiful three bedroom, one bath cottage just 100 steps from the beach. The cottage sleeps 6-8 people and is available in either June or September of 2014. The owners, Mark and Anne Duval, say that September is the best time at the ocean. EMERALD & DIAMOND EARRINGS 14K white gold Emerald & Diamond hoop earrings from Springer’s Jewelry Store. FOUR PRIME TICKETS TO THE BOSTON RED SOX Thursday, May 29th at 7:10 p.m. Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves. 4 field box seat tickets behind first base. Donated by Bob Fuller.

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1 Golf Learning Center Basket & Annabelle’s Ice Cream 2 Bugaboo Creek Gift Card

$350 $50

3 The Irish of Portland, Maine Signed Copy+1 hr. Genealogy $70 4 Red Birch Cribbage Board

$55

5 Green Pashmina Scarf

$40

6 Victoria Mansion - 4 Passes

$60

7 RiRa’s Gift Certificate

$50

8 Belleek Porcelain 5” Vase with Shamrocks

$40

9 Will & Health Power of Attorney

$500

10 Colorful Crib Blanket - Handmade

$60

11 Blue Infant Sweater Set - Handknit

$60

12 Aire Theatre Two Tickets for Any Production in 2014

$40

13 “Paddy Valentine” - Framed Print with Verse

$70

14 “Unicycling” - Framed Print by Kristine Virsis

$55

15 Amtrak Downeaster - 2 Roundtrip Tickets to Boston 16 “Bunratty Mill”- Photo Framed 4X6 17 Autographed Picture of Fred Lynn -Vintage

$119 $30 Priceless

18 Stone Mountain - 2 Tickets to Ruth Foster 8/22/14

$168

19 Portland Country Club Round of Golf & Lunch with Tom Noyes for 3 people

$500

20 Coca-Cola Salad/Dessert Plates, 50’s style (4)

$30

21 Sea Dogs - 4 box seats 5/27 @ 6 PM

$40

1 “O’Sullivan’s Field of Flowers” - Watercolor by Ginny Keegan $250 2 Dried Flower Wreath by Michele Smith

$75

3 Bull Feeney’s Dinner for 2

$70

4 “Sligo Harbor” - Framed Photo, 8x10

Priceless

5 Jill McGowan Gift Certificate

$100

6 Avon Basket with Various Avon Items

$75

7 Bayside Bowl Summer Party for 10 - 2 Lanes/2hours

$190

8 Irish American Club 1 Year Membership & T-Shirt

$50

9 Giant’s Causeway in Ireland - Charcoal Print by Local Artist $50 10 Granite Cheese Board with Spreader

$50

11 Green Vintage Dessert Dishes (4)

$30

12 White Porcelain Belleek 4” Vase from Galway Irish Crystal $100 13 Blue Child’s Aran Sweater - Handknit 14 Shipyard Brewing Private Tour for 25 w/ Pizza

$45 Priceless

15 Periwinkle Shawl - Handknit

$30

16 Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

$45

17 Large Coffee Table Decorative Dish

$40

18 Opening Day Blanket (red)

$75

19 Lefton’s American Collection Lighthouses - Boston Harbor

$55

20 “Cliffs of Moher” - Framed Watercolor by Darcy Bell Donald

Priceless

21 Sterling Silver Circle Necklace & Matching Earrings

$65

22 Port City Glass - Wall Mirror

$65

1 Acclaimed Irish Trilogy - 3 Historical Novels

$30

2 Vinalhaven Quarry - Acrylic Painting, 10x10 by Gayl McNally $250 3 Brown Jeweled Pashmina Scarf from India

$45

4 Belleek Double Handle 8” Vase

$65

5 Coffee By Design Basket

$65

6 Greater Portland Landmarks Household Membership

$60

7 Olympia Sports Gift Card

$50

8 Portland Symphony Voucher for 2 Tickets

$90

9 Party Boat Sunset Cruise for 4 on Little Sebago

$200

10 Rose Colored Crochet Sweater Set

$50

11 Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring - Size 10

$60

12 Antique Map of Ireland - Framed

$200

13 Black & Decker 16 Wrenches in 1

$32

14 Blue & White Handpainted Dish

$75

15 Etched Earrings & Bracelet from Ireland

$55

16 Irish Knit Hat - Handknit

$25

17 Portland Head Light Pencil Print - Framed

$40

18 Saltwater Celtic Music Festival - 2 Tickets

$35

19 Tom Clark’s Collectible Gnomes (3)

$60

20 “Hay Wagon from Bunratty” - Framed Photo 5x6

$30

21 Snowbabies - Dept 56 Reading to Penguins with Tea Candle

$45

1 Alexandria 11” Pedestal Crystal Cake Plate

$45

2 Bill Jewell Ltd Edition Print Diamond Cove – Framed Priceless 3 Cupcake Basket 4 Falmouth Country Club - 2 Rounds of Golf with Cart 5 Maine Red Claws Signed Basketball & Bobble Head 6 Nutritional Counseling Session with Registered, Licensed Dietitian

$90 $240 Priceless $75

7 Boucle Shawl/Taxi

$165

8 Fisherman’s Sweater from Ireland

$200

9 Green Infant Blanket with Hood - Handmade

$45

10 Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro Gift Card

$50

11 Lottery Ticket Tree

Priceless

12 Needlework of Beach Babies - Framed

$65

13 Set of 3 Pottery Candlesticks by Local Artist

$65

14 Milana Scentsy Warmer with 3 Scent packages

$60

15 South Portland HS - Framed Mirror with Watercolor Print

Priceless

16 State Theatre - 2 Tickets to Jonny Yang

$80

17 Sterling Silver Whimsy Giraffe Pin

$45

18 Hudson River Inlay of Whales - Wood from Around the World

$45

19 Inn By the Sea - 3 Course Dinner for 2

$150

20 “Spiddal House” - Framed Photo, 5x7

$35

21 Harbor Freight Basket

$60

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Bill Jewell Ltd Edition Print - Blue Wing Teal

$75

2

Irish Tea Basket

$60

3

Duval’s Service Center Lube - Filter & Oil Change

$36

4

Port City Photography 2 Hour Photo Shoot & Prints

5

Portland Musuem of Art - Passes for 4 People

$48

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Royal River Grillhouse Gift Card

$50

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Kindle Fire and Case

8

Hot Pink Aran Sweater Set for Child - Handknit

$70

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Infant Blue/Green/Turquoise Sweater - Handknit

$35

10 Black Woven Handbag “The Sak” 11 Chef ’s Choice Edge Select Sharpener

$500

$325

$35 $150

12 Crystal Wine Glasses (4)

$50

13 Enoch Woods Small Vintage Dish

$25

14 Faceted Gemstone Necklace 15 Four Signed Books

$129 Priceless

16 Ginger Jar - Large

$50

17 Irish Knit Hat - Handknit

$25

18 Irish Cottages (10) Individually Handcrafted in Kerry 19 Mini Print from Ireland - Framed 20 “Spiddal Tree” - Framed Photo 21 State Theatre - 2 Tickets to Patti Griffin

$115 $35 Priceless $50

1 Brunswick Golf Club - 4 Rounds of Golf with Cart

$260

2 Smith & Associates CPAs - Tax Services

$250

3 Two Hour Genealogy Consultation with Margaret LaCombe $100 4 Portlander Cape (Black)

$265

5 Infant Rose Color Sweater Set - Handknit

$60

6 Irish Coin Set

$50

7 Multicolor Lap/Carriage Blanket - Handmade

$45

8 New London Ledge Lighthouse Great Lighhouses of the World

$55

9 V.I.P. Charter Coaches - 2 Round Trip Tickets to Foxwoods $80 10 Vintage Print of School Crossing Guard - Framed 11 DNA Kit from Maine Irish Heritage Center

$60 $100

12 Down Alternative Blanket

$80

13 Drillen True Value - Three Piece Pruner Set

$40

14 Swarovski Crystal & Pearl Earrings

$30

15 Michael Connolly Trilogy - Irish Themed Books

$95

16 Snowmen Napkin Rings

$30

17 Flag Flown from Capital from Senator Collins

Priceless

18 Glass Candle Sticks - ll” with Candles

$30

19 Nutritional Counseling Session with Registered, Licensed Dietitian

$75

20 Atlantic Drive in Ireland - Pencil Print by Local Artist

$45

21 Stone Mountain - 2 Tickets to Pete Wolf 8/15/14 $168 22 Pencil Print of Irish Cove - Signed & Framed

$125

1 Bill Jewell Ltd Edition Print - Green Wing Teal

$75

2 Rodeo Chip & Dip Dish with Guzman Salsa

$25

3 Cape Veterinary Clinic - Office Visit & Supplies

$93

4 Tour of Peaks Island by Golf Cart with Guide

$36

5 State Theatre, 2 Tickets to John Hyatt & The Combo

$80

6 Leupold Golf Laser GX1i

$325

7 White Aran Child’s Sweater - Handknit

$45

8 Vintage Belleek Creamer with Shamrocks

$65

9 Galway Irish Crystal Celtic Cross

$30

10 Irish Reading Basket

$80

11 Olympia Sports Gift Card

$50

12 Pink 100% Silk Scarf with Fruit Pattern

$45

13 Turquoise & Sterling Silver Heart Pendant

$65

14 Tweed Flat Cap

$60

15 Vintage Irish Christmas Ornament

$25

16 Vintage Pink Depression Glass Candy Dish

$45

17 Red Leather Thinsulate Gloves

$40

18 Ride to School in Cruiser with Officer Friendly, Cumberland County

Priceless

19 Saltwater Celtic Music Festival - 2 Tickets

$35

20 Round Sterling Silver & Gold Colored Earrings

$30

21 Infinity Scarf - Blue & Orange - Handmade

$25

1 Bill Jewell Ltd. Edition Print - Portland Skyline

$75

2 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Family Membership

$90

3 New England Coffee Basket

$60

4 Casco Bay Lines - Mail Boat Cruise

$32

5 Tour of Art-Sprague Energy Tank Farm, Jean Maginnis 6 Granite Cheese Board with Spreader 7 Celestron Telescope 8 White Vintage Glass Candy Dish 9 Snow Squall Restaurant Gift Certificate

Priceless $50 $300 $40 $100

10 Stone Vase

$75

11 Stuffed Duck & Book

$45

12 Multicolor Quilt

$45

13 Irish Hat - Handknit

$25

14 Geranium Watercolor - Framed

$40

15 McKernan Scarf from Ireland

$55

16 Notre Dame Print - Framed

$60

17 Pink Lily Watercolor - Framed

$45

18 Saint Dominic’s Church Print - Framed 19 Adult Fisherman Sweater - Handknit

Priceless $185

20 Green & White Bead Necklace with Butterfly

$35

21 Infinity Scarf, Blue Patterned - Handmade

$25

22 Gold and Sterling Necklace with 20 Pence Coin

$135

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he Maine Irish Heritage Center gratefully acknowledges all of the donors and sponsors of tonight’s auction. We are delighted to have so many members, volunteers, community friends, corporate supporters and non-profit partners who have generously given of their time, expertise, products, services, and talents to make this evening a success. To help us thank our many friends in our community, please support the businesses and organizations whose names appear below.

94.9 WHOM Aire Theatre Amato’s Amtrak Downeaster Ann Quinlan, Spiral Journeys Anne Duval Ann Marie Chandler Anonyomous Bayside Bowl Bill Nemitz Bob Fuller Bridgeway Restaurant Brunswick Golf Club Bugaboo Creek Bull Feeney’s Cape Veterinary Clinic Carole & Jim Walsh Casco Bay Lines Cheryl Dalton Chris & Janet Kelley Claire Foley Cloutier Conley & Duffett Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Coffee By Design Colleen Boland, Nora Nora Irish Imports Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office CVS Pharmacy

Cynthia Murray Beliveau Dan Coyne David & Mel Paul David Soule Estate Day’s Jewelers Deb & Pete Gellerson Drillen True Value Hardware Duval’s Service Center Falmouth Country Club Gary Baldwin Gayl McNally Ginny Keegan Golf Learning Center Good Cause Thrift Shop Greater Portland Landmarks Harbor Freight Inn By The Sea Ireland’s Crystal and Crafts Irish American Club James McClay Jean Maginnis Jeanie McAleney Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry Jerry Conley, Jr. Jill McGowan Joe & Marie Gray Kathy Halpin Kevin Conroy Kevin Stoehr

Kimberly Clark Legion Square Market Longfellow Books LT’s Inc. Maine Hardware Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum Maine Red Claws Margaret Feeney LaCombe Maria Antonieta Couture Marie & Ed Manganello Mark & Anne Duval Mary McAleney Matt Barker Maureen Coyne Norris Michael C. Connolly Michele Smith Mike McGovern Nancy & David Brenerman New England Coffee Nicola’s Home Noyes Hall & Allen Old Port Wool and Textile Olympia Sports Pat Dunn Pat Eltman Pat McBride Peaks Island Tours Peg & Bob Crowley Pete Clifford Pond Cove IGA Port City Glass Port City Photography Portland Museum of Art Portland Symphony Orchestra Pottery For The Spirit Ri Ra Richard McGoldrick Royal River Grillhouse Sabrina Dalton

Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution Saltwater Celtic Music Festival Sara Lennon Senator Susan Collins Shipyard Brewing Co. Shopper’s True Value Hardware Silly’s Skillin’s Greenhouse Smith & Associates CPAs Snow Squall Restaurant South Portland House of Pizza Springer’s Jewelers State Theatre Stephanie Kelley Stephen G. Hasson Stephen Popp Stone Mountain Art Center The Curtainshop of Maine Town of Cape Elizabeth Trevor Shaw, Zulu Nyala Resort Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro Victoria Mansion VIP Tours

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Events are held at MIHC unless otherwise noted. If no time is listed, it is to be determined. Dates and times are subject to change so check our website. May 18 •

Victoria Mansion Doll Tea @ MIHC 1 p.m. SOLD OUT

May 22 •

Ireland 101 @ MIHC 7 p.m.

June 14 •

Bloomsday Tea and Trivia @ MIHC 11 a.m.

June 14 •

Bloomsday Poldy’s Perambulation, noon to 4 p.m. starting at the MIHC and walking through Portland

June 16 •

Bloomsday Readings from Dubliners @MIHC 7:30 p.m.

June 19 •

Volunteer Appreciation Day, time TBA

August 3 •

Duchas lecture-Sally Savage: “A Fair Day–The Horsemen of County Kerry” @ MIHC 2 p.m.

Oct. 26 •

Duchas Lecture: Samhain Revels @ MIHC 2 p.m.

Nov. 8 •

Annual Celtic Fair–State Street Stroll @ MIHC 9 to 3 p.m.

Nov. •

Annual Claddagh Celebration time TBA

January •

2nd Annual Karen Lemke Memorial Lecture Series @ MIHC 2 p.m., subject TBA

Feb. 28 •

Irish Soda Bread Bake-off @ 1:00 p.m.

March 7 •

Irish American Club St. Patrick’s Dinner @ MIHC, time TBA

March 15 • Annual Portland St. Patrick’s Parade on Commercial Street, noon March 15 • Annual St. Patrick’s Open House @ MIHC 1 to 4 p.m. March 17 • St. Patrick’s Day: Raising of the Irish Flag over Portland April •

Ceili Dance Classes – Irish American Club, 6 week spring session, 7 to 9 p.m.

May •

Sixth Annual Not-so-Silent Auction, time TBA

ANNUAL EVENTS Ceili Dances Irish Language Classes Claddagh Award Celebration Not-So-Silent Auction Irish Lecture Series EVENTS Weddings & Receptions Funerals Reunions & Parties Meetings Movie Screenings Theater, Drama & Music Exhibits Classes Fundraisers The Sanctuary and Function Room can be rented to host events GENEALOGY Genealogy consultations during weekly hours or by appointment DNA kits and analysis for members Access to research documents, obituaries and genealogy databases LIBRARY Variety of Irish-themed fiction, non-fiction and periodicals available Movies and audio books also available—no fee to check-out items MUSEUM Museum with documents and photographic digital restoration Permanent exhibit on the legendary film director John Ford Archives with Governor Brennan’s papers and documents related to the history of the Irish in Maine Artifacts and oral histories Visit our website at www.maineirish.com or call 780-0118 for MIHC hours and information.

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We wish everyone a joyful celebration Have fun and bid high! (A.T. Hutchins is not affiliated with the Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home)

Thank you to Dan Coyne for the gift of his family’s collection of Belleek Irish China. The pieces you see on the auction tables are part of the collection gathered over many years by Dan’s father Jack Coyne and his Grandfather Roger Coyne.

To David Soule and Family Heartfelt thanks go out to the family of David Soule for their generosity. David, a founding MIHC board member, was an avid collector and many of his treasured pieces have been donated for tonight’s auction. David would be pleased to know that the sale of these items will help to continue the mission of the MIHC.

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he Maine Irish Heritage Center gratefully acknowledges the sponsors of tonight’s auction. We are delighted to have these supporters and partners who have given generously to make this evening a success. To help us thank the many friends of the MIHC in our community, please support the businesses and organizations whose names appear below.

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