JAN KAMINSKI, A LONGSTANDING MEMBER OF THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY, DIED ON TUESDAY, 21 ST MAY
Dear Members and Friends, Jan Kaminski, a longstanding member of the Irish Polish Society, died on Tuesday, 21 st May. He was one of the founders of our Society and its first Chairman. He addressed Pope John Paul II on behalf of the Polish community, on the 30 th of September 1979, in the garden […]
Concert Journey Tale
This concert will be a story about Poland and how we discover it through our musical journeys. We visit Polish villages and cities, where during festivals, workshops, dances and music making, we meet old friends and gain new ones. From these trips we bring in melodies, but also memories of hot days and raspberry-smelling sunrises. […]
THE DEATH HAS OCCURRED OF URSZULA SCHEUNERT (NÉE JACHIMSKA)
The death has occurred of Urszula Scheunert (née Jachimska) Blackrock, Dublin Beloved wife of Michael and loving mother of Artur. Sadly missed by her loving family, her sister Magda, her in-laws Andrzej and Monika, all her relatives and a wide circle of friends. Urszula will be remembered fondly by the members of the Polish community, […]
NORTHSIDE TODAY 12/04/19 INTERVIEW WITH EDYTA DOLAN OF THE IRISH POLISH SOCIETY
In Today’s Northside Today Donie Tarrant is broadcasting live from KLEAR adult education centre in Kilbarrack for their inclusion day and in his second interview of the day he is joined by Edyta Dolan of the Irish Polish Society to discuss her own experience of immigrating and settling in Ireland as well as the wider […]
Traditional Easter Polish Songs Concert
The Easter Songs Concert is a part of Polish Easter Songs traditional singing workshop. Concert of Traditional Polish Easter Songs! Easter Traditional Polish Songs performed by participants of the workshops with Joanna Dominika Belzyt and the Circle of the Magical White Song enriched with a touch of Irish music already on Easter Monday, on April […]
‘CELEBRATING DIVERSITY’ DAY – FRIDAY 12TH APRIL
On the 12th of April Irish Polish Society will take part in the Diversity Day organised by KLEAR Adult Education Centre in Kilbarrack. Look out for our stand where one of us will be happy to talk to you about the events we organise as a society, as well as our values and traditions. You […]
“Was Countess Markievicz really a Feminist?” – an evening with Mary Kenny
Celebrate the Centenary of the appointment of Countess Markievicz as the first female Government Minister in a modern democracy. A discussion with Mary Kenny (author of Dearest Old Darling) including a reading from the Markievicz Prison Letters. Host: Patrick Quigley (Sisters Against the Empire etc.) Date And Time Thu, 11 April 2019 19:30 – 21:00 […]
Easter Family workshop. Activity: Egg Painting
This workshop is for children 4+, teenagers & their families. Children under 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult. The workshop is a great opportunity not only to try your hand at being creative, but also to meet other parents & children. There will be prizes for the best creative eggs (for both […]
Janusz Leon Wiśniewski, the author of “Loneliness in the Net”
Irish Polish Society and the Polish Social and Cultural Center are co-hosting an evening with Janusz Leon Wiśniewski, the author of ;”Loneliness in the Net”;. The reading will take place on Friday 22 nd March 2019 at 6pm in the Polish House. The event will be in Polish. Janusz Wisniewski’s books will be available for […]
Saint Patricks Days Hike – Sunday, 17th March 2019
Kevin O’Neill, a member of the IPS Committee, invites anyone who is interested in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by hiking on the Slemish Mountain to join him on Sunday, March 17th. Slemish Mountain has a strong association with St. Patrick and around the 17th of March, large crowds walk to the top of the mountain […]
Polish Carnival (Shrovetide)
Sunday 3 rd March, at 4:30 pm – Polish Carnival (Shrovetide) The Irish Polish Society invites you for Polish Carnival ‘Ostatki’ with a concert of entertaining light music. In Poland Carnival, or Zapusty – is a season of feasting, drinking, amusements, fancy dress and dancing into the small hours. It begins after Epiphany and lasts […]
Concert 100 lat Poland
To continue commemorating STO LAT POLAND (The Centenary of Poland’s Independence) The Irish Polish Society will host a concert of Polish music on Sunday, 10 th February, at 4:30 pm (Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, D.2) Performers: Tamara Niekludow – piano Tomasz Siarkiewicz – violin Music by Chopin, Wieniawski, Paderewski and other Polish composers A […]
Labyrinthine / Ingewikkeld – film and discussion in cooperation with First Forthnight Europe festival
First Fortnight in partnership with the Irish and Polish Society is delighted to present Labyrinthine by Poolhert Productions. Labyrinthine FILM Event Dates 20 January @ 4pm Polish House: 20 Fitzwilliam Pl, Dublin 2.. Ticket Details €5 Book the ticket Labyrinthine (2016) Belgium documentary directed by Ellen Pollard and Marie De Hert (Pollert Production). Duration: 54min. […]
Traditional Seasonal Celebration
Dear Member, Wishing you every Joy and Happiness in the New Year. The Irish Polish Society invites you for our traditional Seasonal Celebration on Saturday, 5th January 2019, at 6:30pm. We will have Christmas Carols with Polish ‘Oplatek’, mulled wine and traditional Polish bigos. The event is organized together with Polish Social & Cultural Association […]
“KOSTKA” IRISH TRANSLATION OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL BY PRZEMEK WYSOGLAD SJ.
Foilseacháin Ábhair Spioradálta in conjunction with the Polish Embassy in Ireland and St. Audoen’s Church and Polish Chaplaincy in Ireland cordially invite you to the launch of Kostka a translation into Irish of the graphic novel by Przemek Wysoglad, SJ. The book will be introduced by Mr Lukasz Chimiak, Head of Mission. Music by Liam […]
NOVEMBER MASS CELEBRATED FOR ALL THE DEPARTED MEMBERS OF POSK AND IPS
Ladies and gentlemen! We have already honored the memory of our members by visiting graves in Ireland. The 100th anniversary of Poland’s Independence Day celebration has already taken place, and many of us have had the opportunity to attend a Mass for Poland that day and participate in a beautiful, joyful and moving celebration at […]
Jazz concert – All our Favorites
You are invited for the Jazz standards concert of the Polish quartet, with the participation of the great Irish jazz saxophonist Richie Buckley! Saturday, December 1, 2018, 8PM Tickets € 10 – available before the concert. Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Pl, Dublin 2. Before the concert in the same place from 3:30 pm there will […]
Poland and Ireland 100 years ago
To celebrate 100 years since the restoration of Poland’s independence the Irish Polish Society will hold a special seminar on Saturday, 1 st December (Polish House), starting at 3:30 pm (sharp!) As Poland and Ireland re-gained sovereignty in the complicated period that followed the end of the Great War it will be interesting to discuss […]
The Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition 2018
You are very welcome to come & see the Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition 2018 Exhibiting artists: Vladislav Dainovski Marysia Harasimowicz Anna Hryniewicz Helena Johnston Edith Poole Ula Retzlaff Martin Reynolds Samantha Stochla Exhibition opening dates & times: Saturdays 24th Nov, 1st Dec, 8th Dec, 15th Dec & 22nd Dec Time: 14.00 -18.00 Also by […]
A special Celebration on the Centenary of Polish Independence
You are invited to A special Celebration on the Centenary of Polish Independence from 3.00pm on Sunday, 11 November 2018 Venue: The Polish House/Dom Polski 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 Josef Pilsudski and the Birth of Modern Poland – Dictator or Liberator – an illustrated lecture by Patrick Quigley, author of The Polish Irishman, Life […]