MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS … MASTERPIECES OF POLISH CINEMA – POLISH FILM FESTIVAL AT LIGHT HOUSE CINEMA, DUBLIN
A Polish Film Festival, curated by director Martin Scorsese, will take place at the Light House Cinema, Dublin from March 30th to April 5th, as part of Polska Eire 2015. The Festival is supported by Dublin City Council. The nationwide festival, which coincides with the UEFA Republic of Ireland vs Poland qualifier on the 29th […]
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION TO SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – ODDALENIA 2015 IS MAY 10, 2015
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – ODDALENIA 2015 June 13, 2015 Our SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – ODDALENIA 2015 makes frontiers disappear. We are looking for studies, documentaries, reports, impressions, animations, music films… Any form or subject is welcome. Duration of the film up to 20 mins. There will be prizes for the best work. More information on […]
BORD BIA (IRISH FOOD BOARD) IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ONE YEAR PROGRAM (2015/16)
Bord Bia and UCD Smurfit Business School are accepting now applications for its unique , one year Bord Bia Marekting Fellowship program , which will give 25 people a great opportunity for career development. This program provides a amazing opportunity to become an expert in the Irish food sector, completing assignments for Irish companies in […]
POLAND AND IRELAND: A FOCUS ON INTEGRATION
We would like to invite you to Poland and Ireland: A Focus on Integration, a series of talks examining the links between Ireland and Poland and the challenges of integration. The event will take place in the UCD Humanities Institute, UCD on Monday, March 9th as part of the PolskaÉire 2015 Festival and will be […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR ‘TESTIMONY’, JAN 22ND 2015
Reckoner Productions (Ireland), Foxrock Productions (UK), in association with Bank House Productions are proud to announce a joint production of ‘Testimony’, a debut short film from Writer/Director Kamila Dydyna. “This story has been close to my heart for years. It always struck me that this actually happened, that there was no one there who said: […]
JOIN THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY
The Irish Polish Society is the main organization in Ireland for Polish people who want to learn about Ireland and Irish people who are interested in Poland. It has been in existence since 1979. The IPS is an active organization that promotes contacts and exchanges between Irish and Polish people. Our activities include musical evenings, […]
BULLETIN OF THE POLISH HOUSE NO 1/2014, APRIL 2014
We are collecting funds for renovation of the lower floor of the Polish House ! On 30th of October 2013, 15th January 2014 and 17th February 2014 the meetings between the representatives of the boards of the Irish Polish Society (IPS), the Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) and Ognisko Polskie Ltd. were held. The […]
CALL FOR PAPERS: THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY YEARBOOK, 2015
Call for papers: The Irish Polish Society Yearbook is the official annual journal 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 Polish Society Yearbook (IPSY) editorial policy is pluralist and interdisciplinary. The journal […]
OPEN CALL FOR ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION ORGANISED BY THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY (TO TAKE PLACE IN DUBLIN CITY CENTRE SEPT 2014)
This exhibition is open to artists who are Irish, Polish or of other nationalities interested in both Ireland & Poland. The Exhibition is specifically for artists who are emerging or professional practicing artists (part-time or full time). The criteria for selection are: • Be an IPS member (You can join, see website for detailswww.irishpolishsociety.ie ) […]
WE ARE AT HOME – LETS VOTE!
„Vote! You are at home” campaign has been launched in Ireland today to encourage participation in Irish local elections. The campaign in targeting mainly the Polish community in Ireland but also provides information on the local elections to all on www.youareathome.org. The social campaign organized by Forum Polonia and School for Leaders Association educates, informs […]
POLISH AND LOST IN IRELAND: THE SOCIAL MEDIA SOLUTION
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
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
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 […]
CULTURE CONNECT – AROUND THE WORLD IN 7 DAYS
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.
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.’S FAMOUS “I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH
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, […]
DEATH OF THE GREAT IRISH POET, NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE, SEAMUS HEANEY
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
“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
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
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 […]
CALL FOR PAPERS: THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY REVIEW (WORKING TITLE) OF THE YEAR 2013
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 […]