POLISH AND LOST IN IRELAND: THE SOCIAL MEDIA SOLUTION
October 18, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Photo :Aleksandra Lojek, who set up a Polish women’s support group on Facebook, at her home in Belfast. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Pacemaker http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/polish-and-lost-in-ireland-the-social-media-solution-1.1560454?page=1 Ireland’s Polish community faces unusual mental health challenges, not least a culture that sees depression as taboo. Solutions include bilingual counsellors and Facebook support Two years ago, Aleksandra Lojek was facing a dark […]
POLISH EMIGRATION POETRY AND PROSE PUBLISHED IN IRELAND AND GREAT BRITAIN IN POLISH AND ENGLISH AFTER THE YEAR 2004
October 18, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The project aims to generate, analyse and classify Polish emigration poetry and prose published in Poland, Ireland and Great Britain in Polish and English after the year 2004 as a new literary trend and important research material that is a continuation of Polish cultural heritage. The most recent writings of the emigrant authors describe the […]
NEW IRISH COMMUNITIES WRITING WORKSHOP
October 18, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The Irish Writers’ Centre will be hosting four creative writing workshops aimed at people who are writing in English, where English is not his/her native language. The course is suitable for those new to writing and those who may have written in another language before but are new to writing in English. Participants should be […]
The IPS Annual General Meeting 2013
October 2, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The IPS Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 13th October at 4:30 pm. Proposed Agenda of the Meeting is as follows: 1) Minutes of the last IPS AGM 2) Honorary Secretary’s Report 3) Chairman’s Report 4) Honorary Treasurer’s Report 5) Discussion 6) Election of a new Committee for the year 2013/14 7) Any […]
Meeting with Danuta Wałęsa
September 25, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
We proudly invite you to a meeting with Danuta Wałęsa, the wife of the legendary Solidarity leader Because of the great interest in participating in the Polish language meeting with Mrs Danuta Walesa, which will take place on 6 October from 4pm to 6pm at the Polish House. Please send your RSVP by October 3 […]
An evening dedicated to the memory of Cardinal Józef Glemp (1929-2013)
September 19, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Sunday, 29th September at 5pm (Polish House) – An evening dedicated to the memory of Cardinal Józef Glemp (1929-2013). Cardinal Józef Glemp who died in Warsaw on 23rd January 2013 was the Primate of Poland for over 28 years (from July 1981 until December 2009). His guidance of the Polish Catholic Church coincided with years […]
CULTURE CONNECT – AROUND THE WORLD IN 7 DAYS
September 18, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Lithuanian and Polish Day Join us Saturday 21st September to explore the vibrant cultures of the Eastern European Community. Traditional Dances, Country Presentations, Traditional music, Children workshops and lots more. A fun atmosphere for Friends and Families. Time: 3pm – 7pm Venue: The Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda. All are Welcome, Event is FREE.
Culture Night
September 16, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Join us for Culture Night and sample some Polish food, listen to the Polish music performed by the members of the first Polish music school in Dublin – Fermata and please your eye with our Annual Art Exhibition! Patrycja Mikiciuk: professional violinist, a graduate from Academy of Music in Zielona Gora, Poland. In the past […]
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S FAMOUS “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH
September 12, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
On August 28, 1963, approximately 250,000 listened to dr Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, an event that was one of the defining moments in US history. In honour of the 50th anniversary of this event, the Charge de Affaires of America, Mr. John Hennessey-Niland, […]
Polish Social and Cultural Association in Dublin and Irish Polish Society invite you to movie night with Radharc FILMS
September 10, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Our special guest Peter Dunn of The Radharc Trust will present four films about Poland. These videos were made for RTE by Radharc – Religious TV Series. Time: 6 p.m Saturday, September 14, 2013 Polish Social and Cultural Association in Dublin Address: 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, Ireland free admission Ressurection This film gives an […]
The annual IPS Art Exhibition showing the latest work from Irish & Polish artists
September 7, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The Exhibition starts from Friday the 13th of September and continues until Oct 5th (open Fridays between 12:30pm & 3:30pm and Sat & Sun between 2pm – 6pm ). Also The Culture Night presenting typical Polish food & variety of music between 6:30pm & 9:30pm on Friday 20th of September 2013. Address: 20 Fitzwilliam Place, […]
DEATH OF THE GREAT IRISH POET, NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE, SEAMUS HEANEY
August 30, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The Irish Polish Society is deeply saddened to hear of the death of the great Irish poet, Nobel Prize Laureate, Seamus Heaney. Seamus Heaney was an Honorary Member of our Society for some years. He was very interested in Poland and particularly Polish poets (e.g. Miłosz, Herbert, Szymborska). He gave several lectures for the members […]
“SOLIDARITY SHORTS” – INTERNATIONAL FILM CONTEST 2013
August 8, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
“Solidarity Shorts” – International Film Contest 2013 The first “Solidarity Shorts” – International Film Contest has been launched! The contest is addressed to young people from all over the world who find the idea of solidarity close to their hearts. Their task is to shoot a short film which will answer the following question: “What […]
THE POLISH EMIGRATION POETRY PROJECT
August 8, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The project aims to generate, analyse and classify Polish emigration poetry and prose published in Poland, Ireland and Great Britain in Polish and English after the year 2004 as a new literary trend and important research material that is a continuation of Polish cultural heritage. The most recent writings of the emigrant authors describe the […]
THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY ANNUAL JOURNAL INVITES VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN POLISH- ENGLISH DRAFT TRANSLATING
July 30, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Call for volunteers: The Editorial Board of the Irish Polish Society Annual Journal invites volunteers interested in Polish- English draft translating of the articles in the IPS Yearbook 2012/2013. It is a voluntary project for students and/or individuals wanting to increase their job experience in translation and editing. The right candidates will be co-operating with […]
July IPS social gathering
July 16, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
On Sunday 21st July the IPS committee will have a working meeting in connection with our forthcoming Annual Art Exhibition. We invite all our Members and Friends to join us in the Polish House for a summer social gathering, 2:30pm – 4 pm. A good opportunity for a chat in an informal atmosphere, a cup […]
Polish House will welcome films exploring impressions of Ireland and Europe in collections from the IFI Irish Film Archive
June 13, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
A very interesting and unique film event will take place on Thursday, 20th June, 7 pm, Polish House (20 Fitzwilliam Place). The event is supported by the Irish Film Institute (IFI) as part of the International Culture Programme to celebrate Ireland’s Presidency of the EU. There will be a screening of some short films from […]
The “Wicklow Horizon”, a fundraising hike
May 27, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
Press Release 10-day hike – with a difference (21st May –31st May 2013) — The “Wicklow Horizon”, a fundraising hike, began on Tuesday May 21 in Dublin’s Marley Mark. Participants are walking 15 km. a day, sleeping in tents, and aim to reach the top of Lugnaquilla mountain (925 m) after 10 days. Ten people […]
CALL FOR PAPERS: THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY REVIEW (WORKING TITLE) OF THE YEAR 2013
May 16, 2013 by IPS · Leave a Comment
The Irish Polish Society Review The annual Yearbook of the Irish Polish Society Call for papers: The Irish Polish Society Review is the official Yearbook of the Irish Polish Society starting with the year 2013. It has been established to promote greater mutual interest, integration and understanding between the Irish and Polish communities. The Irish […]
FREE POLISH ONLINE EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN OF POLES LIVING ABROAD
Polish Internet Schools Libratus is an innovative educational project aiming at helping Polish children, who temporarily reside abroad, to maintain contact with their Homeland. The main idea of the project is enabling Polish children and teenagers to study according to Polish educational system by means of new technologies and the Internet. Our didactic materials have […]
