Irish Polish Society http://irishpolishsociety.ie Kolejny blog oparty na WordPressie Fri, 18 May 2012 14:54:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Table Quiz – questions relating to Poland and Ireland http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/table-quiz-%e2%80%93-questions-relating-to-poland-and-ireland/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/table-quiz-%e2%80%93-questions-relating-to-poland-and-ireland/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 14:52:33 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=698 Sunday, 27th May, 5:30 pm – A Table Quiz – an entertaining event during which the participants will be trying to answer some questions relating to Poland and Ireland. Refreshments will be served.
Entry: free for Irish Polish Society members and € 2 for non-members.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/table-quiz-%e2%80%93-questions-relating-to-poland-and-ireland/feed/ 0 Boleslaw Prus day. – Short introductory talk and screening of the film “The Pharaon” http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon-2/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon-2/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 09:35:02 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=695 Year 2012 marks the centenary of death of the outstanding Polish writer, Boleslaw Prus (the pen name of Aleksander Glowacki; he died on 19th May 1912).
His works represent a realist novel of the 19th century (similar to French novelists like Balzac, Flaubert, even Zola).

Sunday, 20th May, 5:30 pm – a short introductory talk and screening of the film The Pharaon, 1965 adaptation of Boleslaw Prus’ historical novel.

Pharaon directed by the famous Polish film-maker Jerzy Kawalerowicz (1922-2007).
The film was nominated in 1966 for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon-2/feed/ 0 A concert performed by Tamara Niekludow – piano Isabelle Rafter – cello Jack Brennan – flute http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 13:54:30 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=683 Sunday 13th May, 5 pm (Polish House) – Music for piano, cello and flute

A concert performed by Tamara Niekludow – piano
Isabelle Rafter – cello
Jack Brennan – flute

The programme includes Trio by Bohuslav Martinu and Sonata “Moonlight” by Ludwig van Beethoven

Admission free.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/boleslaw-prus-day-short-introductory-talk-and-screening-of-the-film-the-pharaon/feed/ 0 Celebrate Poland’s National Holiday, 3rd May Constitution Day http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/celebrate-poland%e2%80%99s-national-holiday-3rd-may-constitution-day/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/celebrate-poland%e2%80%99s-national-holiday-3rd-may-constitution-day/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:47:29 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=677 Irish Polish Society 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.
On Thursday, 3rd May, 7:15 pm – we will have a special event to Celebrate Poland’s National Holiday, 3rd May Constitution Day.
An Evening of Poetry and Music with Anita Jones Dębska author of “Country of the Mind”.

Having lived and worked in Poland intermittently over a period of many years, Anita Jones Dębska has developed a passion for Polish poetry and for translation into English. She has published her own handmade collections of translations from the works of Jan Kochanowski,
Adam Mickiewicz, Jan Lechoń, Leopold Staff, K.I. Gałczyński, K.Baczyński and other Polish poets. She is also the author of several anthologies, as well as collection of poems for children. Anita Jones Dębska was already performing a number of times for our Society in the Polish House, and at the Irish Writers’ Centre. Her performances were always highly enjoyable and popular.

Wide-spanned wings’ : poets of a royal republic

To celebrate Poland’s historical national day, a presentation in English of Polish
verse from the Republic of Poland-Lithuania, which was once the largest state in
Europe. Polish poetry of the late 16th and early 17th century has a freshness, variety
and humanity that can still touch and amuse us and seems to speak directly to our own
times. The poets represented include Jan Kochanowski, Mikołaj Sęp-Szarzyński,
Szymon Szymonowic, Szymon Zimorowic, Daniel Naborowski, Jan Andrzej Morsztyn,
Zbigniew Morsztyn and others from that inimitable republic headed by a king.

Light reception will be served and everybody is very welcome!

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/celebrate-poland%e2%80%99s-national-holiday-3rd-may-constitution-day/feed/ 0 Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/active-ageing-and-solidarity-between-generations/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/active-ageing-and-solidarity-between-generations/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:54:08 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=674 The Irish Polish Society has been in existence for over 30 years. It was founded by
Fr Klaus Cieszynski, SJ, and its first steering committee was set up on 7th January 1979
(Jan Kaminski was the first IPS chairman and Helena Johnston the secretary). At that
time Ireland, and the Irish Polonia, were completely different to now. The Polish
community was very small in numbers but very well integrated into Irish society.
A number of ‘old’ Poles made a truly valuable contribution to Irish life in fields like
education, economy, business, architecture, arts, scientific research, etc.
Until 1991 – when the Polish Embassy was established in Dublin – the Irish Polish
Society was the one and only ‘Polish voice’ in Ireland.
Those who founded the Irish Polish Society are now in their 60s – 70s, several have
already passed away, and some are in their 80s. Jan Kaminski joined the ‘octogenarian
club’ recently. This prompted us to organize a special evening to celebrate the life
and achievements of our oldest members, and to share their experiences with the
younger generation. Everybody is invited to join us on Sunday, 29th April 5pm. There
will be music, food, recollection of past memories, showing old photos and papers,
playing tapes with historical recordings (like the address of John Paul II to the Polish
community in Dublin and Jan’s address to the Pope on the same occasion), clips
from 1993 radio documentary The Harp and the Eagle, telling stories, jokes and
anecdotes. A promotion of a CD recently recorded by our very distinguished and active
octogenarian, Prof Maciej Smolenski, will also take place. For those of a certain age it
might be a kind of ‘sentimental journey’ but with a lot of pleasure and fun at the same
time. Please come to enjoy the evening and to share with us your own Irish Polish story.

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Pre Launch information of forthcoming Art Exhibition

“Ruffians and Gentlemen”

Dublin, May 17th, 2012:

Polish Artist Iwona Nartowska O’Reilly forthcoming Exhibition of Mixed Media Encaustic Paintings will be launched on the 17th May 2012. Taking place in the Doorway Gallery, Dublin 2, Ireland, the evening will be opened by Ex Irish International and Leinster Rugby Player, Bernard Jackman.

The works on display are figurative depicting Rugby and GAA Hurling players. This latest series is mixed media encaustic and can be viewed at www.nartowska.com/sportsgallery.php.

She is currently rated as one of the leading encaustic painters in Ireland. “I discovered encaustic some years ago and its’ raw chunky appearance appealed hugely to me. Its robust quality suits my figurative painting as it adds certain raw boldness and energy to the picture.”

Having moved to Co. Carlow 12 years ago with her husband, Iwona grew up in rural Poland and would have trained at the Stanislaw Wyspianski School for Fine Arts, it was here that she first had the opportunity to focus on various techniques for painting the human body.

Now working with encaustic, a style that requires fast work and demands a quick decision process, this wax style provides a malleability and organic quality that can bring extra depth and life to the subject. Iwona says, “It forces a certain amount of respect from the artist, as more often than not, it takes shape of its own will. Its like the athlete portrayed; strong, fast and robust.”

Iwona is contactable for further comment on:

Email: iwona@nartowska.com
Tel: +353 86 836 0997
Iwona Nartowska O’Reilly

T: +353 86 836 0997
E: pr@nartowska.com
W: www.nartowska.com

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0512/1224315963621.html

Irish Times:

Irish sport tackled by Polish artist

MICHAEL PARSONS

FEW IRISH artists paint sporting subjects and those who do produce decidedly patchy results. But a Polish artist who has settled in Ireland is establishing a reputation for her paintings of hurlers and rugby players. Iwona Nartowska O’Reilly was born in Poland in 1974, graduated from the Stanislaw Wyspianski School for Fine Arts in Jaroslaw, where she drew inspiration “from the paintings and drawings of old masters”.

Now living in Co Carlow with her husband and two daughters, she said: “I was raised in rural Poland where physical prowess was very important and from early childhood I was observing physical labour in the fields and I was always drawn to figures and muscle tone. When I moved to Ireland, I was struck by the profound connection Irish people have with team sports. I have found inspiration from rugby and hurling in particular as aesthetically the body positioning in these games appeals to me greatly.”

The results can be seen in her selling exhibition Ruffians and Gentlemen (it’s unclear which are the hurlers, which the rugby men) which will be opened at the Doorway Gallery in Dublin’s South Frederick Street next Thursday evening by Bernard Jackman, a former professional rugby player for Leinster and Ireland.

The paintings include The Hook which depicts hurling, and is priced at €1,900, while rugby action titled Hanging On is €2,600.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/articles/visit-of-polonia-choir-from-warsaw/feed/ 0 Irish Polish Society will mark the centenary of the Titanic sinking with a special event http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/irish-polish-society-will-mark-the-centenary-of-the-titanic-sinking-with-a-special-event/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/irish-polish-society-will-mark-the-centenary-of-the-titanic-sinking-with-a-special-event/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:17:25 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=663 On Sunday, 15th April, 6 pm. we expect to have a guest speaker from Titanic Belfast centre who will give a talk on this legendary liner and the most famous maritime disaster.
It will be followed by screening of the film A Night to Remember – the first Titanic movie, made in 1958. A particular curiosity: in one scene of this film, Maciej Smolenski, our Society senior member, appears for a short instant!

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Venue: Polish House 20 Fitzwilliam Place Dublin 2
Date & Time: Sunday 1st April 4 – 6 pm
Cost: Free, however please book by e mail
Most Materials will be provided: paints, dyes, brushes, eggs, Tradition & modern Designs for decorating your egg. Also tea & coffee, & soft drinks will be available.
What to bring an old T shirt to cover your clothes, or an apron. You can also bring your own Designs for egg painting & brushes. If you have examples of painted eggs please bring them with you.
Booking – To book a place please e- mail Marysia at: marysiahz@gmail.com
With your booking please e- mail the following; 1. your name, 2. e mail address, 3.telephone number 4. the number of adults & children attending. Please give the age of each child. Please Book by 29th March 2012.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/easter-family-workshop-activity-egg-painting/feed/ 0 Irish Polish Society traditional celebration of ‘Paddy’s Day’ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/irish-polish-society-traditional-celebration-of-%e2%80%98paddy%e2%80%99s-day%e2%80%99/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/irish-polish-society-traditional-celebration-of-%e2%80%98paddy%e2%80%99s-day%e2%80%99/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:42:52 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=647 St Patrick’s Festival will this year run from Friday 16th to Monday 19th March.

In the Irish Polish Society we are having our own traditional celebration of ‘Paddy’s Day’.
It will take place on Sunday, 11th March, 4pm – 7pm, in the Polish House. A live concert
of Irish traditional music, with Irish coffee and refreshments.
Everybody is invited to come along with friends to enjoy the Polish Irish craic.
Entry (payable at the door) € 2 for Irish Polish Society members and € 4 for non-members
will include live music, Irish coffee, soft drinks and snacks. Children free of charge.

Please note that the Polish House will not be open on Sunday, 18th March, because of St.Patrick’s weekend. It is expected to see good Polish participation in the St Patrick’s parade and other celebrations of Ireland’s National Holiday.

]]> http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/irish-polish-society-traditional-celebration-of-%e2%80%98paddy%e2%80%99s-day%e2%80%99/feed/ 0 St. Casimir’s Fair Dublin Festival of European Cultures 2012 http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/st-casimir%e2%80%99s-fair-dublin-festival-of-european-cultures-2012/ http://irishpolishsociety.ie/events/st-casimir%e2%80%99s-fair-dublin-festival-of-european-cultures-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:29:23 +0000 IPS http://irishpolishsociety.ie/?p=642 During the weekend 10th -11th of March Irish Polish Society will be taking part in St. Casimir’s Fair Dublin Festival of European Cultures 2012.
We are going to:
- promote our organisation in Ireland
- present Poland from its most interesting sides
- show that our country is well prepared for hosting Euro 2012

Prepare for a celebration of the cultures, arts & crafts of Europe
the way you have never seen before.
All on the 10th – 11th of March in the RDS! The festival will run 12pm – 7 pm.

Ticketscan be purchased on www.ticketmaster.ie €7.30 or at the door €6
. Children under 10 years old will be admitted for FREE.

€1 from each ticket will be donated to The Children’s Medical Foundation @ Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.
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