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.

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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,…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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