POLISH IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONS AFTER 2004 [IN]: “POLISH EMIGRATION IN IRELAND IN THE 20THAND EARLY 21ST CENTURIES,” PLACHECKI J. (ED.), DUBLIN & ŻYRARDÓW 2012
Jarosław Płachecki Polish immigrant organisations after 2004 Introduction The present article is intended to order, select types and systematise knowledge of Polish immigrant organisations founded and active in Ireland after 2004. The author does not analyse typical businesses, Polish immigrant schools, trade unions, Polish branches of international organisations in Ireland or purely commercial and service […]
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 ) […]
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 […]
An Irish Afternoon of Music & Stories
Sunday 9th of March at 4.30pm – Polish House (20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2) Musician John Day will entertain us with various tunes on his accordion and Seanchaí (storyteller) Richard Marsh will take us on an adventure through enchanted lands as he regales us with his faerie tales and folklore legends. A traditional taste of […]
“Ukraine: the Prospects” – A talk and discussion with the author and journalist Seamus Martin
In the context of recent developments in Ukraine the Irish Polish Society is organizing a special event on Wednesday, 5th March, 7:30 pm – “Ukraine: the Prospects”. A talk and discussion with the author and journalist Seamus Martin. Seamus Martin (born in 1942), is a well known journalist. He joined the Irish Press in 1959 […]
Polish Carnival (Shrovetide)
Sunday, 2nd March, 4:30 pm (Polish House) – Polish Carnival (Shrovetide) with favorki (Carnival fritters) Chopin music and more….. In February last year the Irish Polish Society presented a musical entertainment Chopin and Polish Carnival. It was very well received by the audience. We were ask- ed for more similar events. We were also asked whether there is any record of Chopin having an […]
Public Speaking Workshop
This event will be mostly conducted in Polish – we are hoping that our next event of this type will be held in English – but do come around this time too as public speaking is not only the art of word but it’s also the art of body language, story and passion. 23rd February […]
“Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki – His Life, Achievements, Irish Connection, and….love letters”
Photo: Statue of Strzelecki (Jindabyne, Australia) Sunday, 16th February, 4:30 pm (Polish House) P.E.Strzelecki (born 1797 Poznan, Poland ;died 1873 London), world traveller and famous explorer who conquered Australia’s highest peak (and named it Kosciuszko Mountain), did outstanding unpaid work for famine relief in Ireland in 1847-48. He was appointed a chief agent of the […]
Antonia Lloyd-Jones in Conversation
Irish Polish Society, (Polish House), 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. Saturday February 1st, 2014, 7.00 pm. The Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association Cumann Aistritheoirí agus Teangairí na hÉireann in co-operation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin and the Irish Polish Society invite you to a public interview with Antonia Lloyd-Jones, one […]
Traditional Seasonal Celebration
Wishing you Joy, Peace and Happiness for Christmas and the New Year we wish to invite you for our traditional Seasonal Celebration on Sunday, 5th January 2014, starting at 4 pm – Christmas Carols, Polish ‘Opłatek’ and the best of Polish and Irish seasonal food. Address: Polish House (20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, Ireland). The […]
IPS Christmas Family Workshop
IPS Christmas Family Workshop. Sunday 15th Dec 3.00 until 5.00pm, for children aged 4 to 16 The Maximum number of children 18 (First come, first served) All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Photographs will be taken during the workshop to promote IPS events. Activities: Decorating & painting Christmas tree decorations. A […]
„Vote! You are at home” campaign
As part of „Vote! You are at home” campaign, Irish Polish Society invites you to the event on the 3rd of November at 3pm (Polish House) 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. The whole event (excl the discussion with Councillors) will be in Polish language only. Are you aware of your rights? Find out: – How […]
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 […]
The IPS Annual General Meeting 2013
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
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)
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
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.