Illustrated lecture of Gabriel Doherty on the topic of the reception accorded in Ireland to the Polish trade union ‘Solidarity’
The Irish Polish Society invites you for a special event organized in connection with the Exhibition “The Phenomenon of Solidarity”. At 7:30 pm, on the evening of Thursday, 2nd February, Polish House – 20 Fitzwilliam Pl. Gabriel Doherty of the School of History, University College Cork, will give an illustrated lecture on the topic of […]
Exhibition “The Phenomenon of Solidarity: Pictures from the History of Poland, 1980–1981”
The exhibition was prepared to commemorate 30th anniversary of the birth of the Solidarity Movement. It presents the important events from the strikes of August 1980 to the imposition of Martial Law in December 1981. The exhibition also depicts the path which led to the Solidarity Trade Union’s establishment, its relations with the communist regime […]
Czesław Miłosz (1911-2004) – Polish poet and the Nobel Prize winner
On Sunday, 15th January, 5 pm (Polish House) the Irish Polish Society will have a special audio-visual event dedicated to Polish poet, the Nobel Prize winner, Czesław Miłosz (1911-2004). The year 2011 was designated Miłosz Year to commemorate the centenary of the poet’s birth. The Irish Polish Society had already one ‘Miłosz event’ in October.The […]
Christmas Carols with Polish ‘Oplatek’ and the best of Polish and Irish festive food
Wishing all our Members and Friends a very Happy Christmas the Irish Polish Society invites you for our traditional Christmas celebration: On Sunday, 18th December, at 4 pm, Polish House (20 Fitzwilliam Place, D.2) Christmas Carols with Polish ‘Oplatek’ and the best of Polish and Irish festive food. The cost of participation: · Free for […]
Piano Recital – Tamara Niekludow
The Irish Polish Society invites you to a concert in the Polish House (20 Fitzwilliam Pl.) Sunday, 27th November, at 5 pm. A Piano Recital will be given by a young Polish pianist Tamara Niekludow (b.1989 in Gdansk), laureate of many Polish national and international competitions and prizes. Music by: Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov, […]
Polish teachers working at Polish schools in Ireland have first conference
The first annual conference for Polish teachers working at Polish schools in Ireland will take place at the Humanities Institute of Ireland, University College Dublin on Saturday, November 19th, 2011. At a time when the Department of Education and Skills in Ireland is striving to improve and increase literacy levels in Irish schools, migrant-led schools […]
The Polish Muse: A Story of Polish Poetry in 12 Poems, with Anita Jones-Dębska
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 Monday, 14th November 2011, 7.30 pm. Admission free, all welcome! Presented in conjunction with the Irish Polish Society and the Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association A presentation of Polish poetry in English translation, suggesting how an individual poem may crystallise a particular mood or moment in the […]
Annual General Meeting of the Irish Polish Society
AGM will be held, on Sunday 6th November at 4.00pm in the Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2. Everybody is warmly invited to take part. Anyone who is interested can stand as a candidate for the new committee if he /she is already a society member. The Irish Polish Society is the main organization […]
THEJURNAL.IE : COUMN: I’M RUNNING FOR THE POLISH ELECTION… FROM IRELAND
After moving from Poland to Dublin nine years ago, Sebastian Widel is hoping to win a seat in the Polish parliament as one of the first round of emigrant candidates to run for election from abroad. He tells TheJournal.ie about his plans, and why he believes emigrants from all countries – including Ireland – should […]
Milosz – Poet of the Borderland
The Irish Polish Society presents a celebration of Poland’s great modern poet with Wladyslaw Rokicinski, founder of the Poland-Ireland Friendship Society. Sunday, October 9th in 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 16.00-18.00 Admission Free. All Welcome! Join us to honour the centenary of Milosz’s birth with a reading of his poems in English and Polish. The […]
Open meeting with Sebastian Widel, a former chairman of the Irish Polish Society
On Sunday 2nd October 2011 at 4pm in the Polish House (20, Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2) will be open meeting with Sebastian Widel, (a former chairman of the Irish Polish Society, and an independent candidate for upcoming Polish Parliamentary Elections).
IPS Art Exhibition 2011 Part of Culture Night and Integration Project
The annual Irish Polish Society at 20 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2. Exhibiting artists are Marta Wakula-Mac, Camilla Fanning, Maciej Smoleńsk, Orla Kaminska, Martin Reynolds, Ula Retzlaff, Deirdre Lennon , Helena Johnston , Marysia Harasimowicz Roman Furgalski . Exhibition curator Marysia Harasimowicz. The exhibition by Irish and Polish artists includes a range of media; oil, acrylic, print, drawings in […]
80th Birthday Celebration Concert by Maciej Smoleński
The Royal Irish Academy of Music in association with The Irish-Polish Society and the Polish Social and Cultural Association present tha 80th Birthday Celebration Concert by Maciej Smoleński (Bass-baritone) with Grainne Thomas (Soprano) and Magdalena Mokowska (Soprano) accompanied by Rosemary Hill (Piano). – Venue : the Katherine Brennan Hall, The Royal Irish Academy of Music, […]
ABSOLUT Fringe & 50% Male Experimental Theatre Present: Seekers
Irish Polish Society as a project partner is inviting for “Seekers” 12-13th & 15-17th September 2011 The Back Loft, 7/11 Saint Augustine Street, Dublin 8 TIME: 9pm TICKETS: €10/13 BOX OFFICE: 1850 374 643 BOOK ONLINE: www.fringefest.com 50% Male Experimental Theatre fuse story and dance to illustrate the underbelly of our society. We are delighted […]
Lecture on Casmir and Constance Markievicz
Was Countess Markievicz really a Countess? Was Casimir Markievicz a Count? Seamus Martin, author and retired International Editor Correspondent for the Irish Times to the Soviet Union and its successors, will give a talk on the colourful background of Casmir Markievicz. The Gore-Booth family were thrown into confusion when Constance announced her intention to marry […]
Harry Clarke at the National Gallery of Ireland – an illustrated talk
“Harry Clarke at the National Gallery of Ireland”. The National Gallery Outreach Service will provide an illustrated talk on Sunday 3 July at 3.45 at 20 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2 .on the great Irish illustrator and stained glass artist Harry Clarke. The talk will look at his distinctive style, with particular focus on the National […]
Scientific Seminar – Polish Diaspora in Ireland: Yesterday and Today
Local Government College in Żyrardów (Poland) Faculty of Economics in Dublin DCU, Business School, Collins Av., Dublin 9 e-mail: dziekanat@wsrl.pl Scientific Seminar Topic: „Polish Diaspora in Ireland: Yesterday and Today” Location: DCU, Business School, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9, room Q122 Time: Sunday 26/06/2011, 12.00 – 16.00 Seminar Format: presentations and discussion of academic papers Language […]
‘Solidarity, Solitude, Revolution’ Czesław Miłosz – A Centenary Celebration
‘Solidarity, Solitude, Revolution’ Czesław Miłosz – A Centenary Celebration as part of 2011 Dublin Writers Festival keynote speaker: Adam Zagajewski with contributions by Seamus Heaney, Dennis O’Driscoll, Julie O’Callaghan and Gerard Smyth •Venue: Samuel Beckett Theatre •Date: Sat, May 28 •Time: 7.30pm •Tickets: €15/€12.50 concession Polish Nobel laureate Czesław Miłosz was one of the most […]
Open call for Annual art exhibition
Open call for Annual art exhibition organised by the Irish Polish Society This exhibition is for Irish or Polish Artists who are emerging artists or professional practicing artists. The criteria for selection are; 1. You must have been selected for a curated open submission (this includes past IPS Exhibitions) 2. Art Work needs to be […]
Can Ireland Afford Integration? Public Forum
Irish Polish Society, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 Wednesday, May 11th: 7.00pm. All welcome Speakers: Cllr Mary O’Shea, Dublin City Council Dr. Fidele Mutwarasibo, Integration Manager, Immigrant Council of Ireland Mr Prashant Shukla, President Ireland-India Council Dr. Jaroslaw Plachecki, Lecturer in Social Sciences, Local Government College Mr Martin Reynolds, Chairman Irish Polish Society A speaker […]