POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
For a full list of FAI PolskaÉire 2015 Youth Sports Programme events
and an updated national programme visit www.polskaeirefestival.com
EXTENDED EVENTS
Polish Mixed Media Exhibition
Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 March | Check www.irishpolishsociety.ie for times
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society and supported by the Polish Social and Cultural Society and
the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin
Creative Thinking Club: "Invite your neighbours for dinner" | Limerick
From Saturday 21 March
Polish-Irish meet up – Meet your neighbours and show off your cuisine, culture and
hospitality!
More information to follow
PolskaÉire 2015 Cahir Arts Competition & Exhibition
Saturday 21 March – Saturday 4 April | Craft Granary Gallery | Cahir, County Tipperary
Art competition with a Polska Éire theme and an exhibition will be held in the Craft Granary
Gallery
Polish National Tourist Office – Information Stand
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | Wolfe Tone Square and Temple Bar | Dublin
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
MONDAY 9TH
UCD Seminar: Poland and Ireland: A Focus on Integration
Monday 9 March | 14.00 – 16.00
Fitzgerald Theatre, University College Dublin
Examining the links between Ireland and Poland and the challenges of integration.
Hosted by Forum Polonia and the UCD Humanities Institute
THURSDAY 19TH
Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015
Thursday 19th March at 12.15pm
Cabra Library - Easter Egg Painting Workshop
For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
SATURDAY 21ST
Youth Conference: “Integration: is it working?”
Saturday 21 March | 11.00 – 16.00
The Mansion House, Dublin 2
An important conference of young people aimed at sponsoring a new beginning for
integration of young people from New Communities into Irish society.
Hosted by Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Youth Work Ireland and Dublin City Council.
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
The Polish-Irish Educational Association
Celebrating Together – From Soccer to Friendship!
Saturday 21 March | Wicklow | More information to follow
Mini Soccer tournament in Arklow CBS (Coolgreany Road) and a 3D photography
session
Easter Crafts Workshop with Polska Szkola Dundalk
Saturday 21 March | County Louth | 11.00
Dundalk Library
Hosted by Louth County Libraries and Polska Szkola Dundalk
SPK Limerick: "Sport and dance event with Polish and Irish children and adults"
21-22 March | St. Clement's College, South Circular Road, Limerick
For more information: http://www.szkolawlimerick.pl/szkola.htm
Polish Piano and Poetry Evening
Saturday 21 March | 18.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society and supported by the Polish Social and Cultural Society
SUNDAY 22ND
Children’s Polish Easter Egg Painting
Sunday 22 March | 15.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Bring your children along to enjoy an afternoon of traditional Polish Easter Egg painting
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
Adaptation of Aleksander Fredro's 'Zemsta' ('Revenge')
Sunday 22 March | 18.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by Arkajana and supported by the Irish Polish Society, the Polish Social and Cultural
Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin
MONDAY 23RD
Short Film Festival: The Best of “Oddalenia”
Monday 23 March | 18.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Polish Social and Cultural Association and supported by the Irish Polish Society
Conference: “Integration Through Sport”
Monday 23 March | 11.00 – 16.00
Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 24
A conference exploring how best to utilise the universal language of sport to create a more
integrated society.
Hosted by Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015
Monday 23rd March at 10.30am
Raheny Library – Polish Storytelling
For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
TUESDAY 24TH
Amateur International Fixture: Republic of Ireland vs. Poland
Tuesday 24 March | 19.00
Eamon Deacy Park, Dyke Road, Galway (Free)
An Amateur Regions International as part of the PolskaEire celebrations in Galway.
Hosted by the Football Association of Ireland and Galway FC.
Oireachtas GAA Challenge
Tuesday 24 March | 19.00
Parnell Park, Dublin 5
A night of Gaelic football action as the Polish Community try out their newly-acquired Gaelic
football skills in a game against TDs and Senators.
Hosted by Dublin GAA County Board
Traditional Polish Paper Cutting Workshop
Tuesday 24 March | 18.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
Official launch of Cahir Polska Éire 2015 festival
Tuesday 24 March | 19.30
Music by Harmonia Choir
Launched by the Chair of the Clonmel Municipal District
Cahir House Hotel
Hosted by Tipperary County Council
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 25TH
Kids Day: Polish Scouts Open Day – Crafts and Activities
Wednesday 25 March | 16.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by ZHP and supported by the Irish Polish Society, the Polish Social and Cultural
Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin
Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015
Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am
Central Library - Traditional Paper Cutting Workshop
Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am
Ballymun Library – Polish Storytelling
For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
Lecture: Casimir and Constance Markievicz: Artists in Poland and Ukraine
Wednesday 25 March | 13.00
The Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
THURSDAY 26TH
Amateur International Fixture: Republic of Ireland vs. Poland
Thursday 26 March | 19.00
Turners Cross, Curragh Road, Cork (Free)
An Amateur Regions International as part of the PolskaEire celebrations in Cork.
Hosted by the Football Association of Ireland and Cork City FC.
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
SIPTU Polish Cultural Night
Thursday 26 March | 18.00 – 21.30
Liberty Hall, Dublin 1
A Seminar focusing on the workplace realities for Polish workers in Ireland and the launch of
a bursary in support of young Polish students. Followed by ticket-only SUPERTONIC
Orchestra live on stage.
Tickets available onhttp://www.eventbrite.com/ search term: ‘Polish Cultural Night with SUPERTONIC Orchestra’
Hosted by SIPTU
Strzelecki – His Life and Times
Thursday 26 March | 18.30
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015
Thursday 26th March at 4pm
Central Library - Polish Storytelling with crafts (for children) *tbc
Thursday 26th March at 10.30am
Rathmines Library - Traditional Paper Cutting Workshop
For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
FRIDAY 27TH
Getting to Know the Polish Language
Friday 27 March | 18.30
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015
Friday 27th March from 10am - 3.30pm
Central Library - Lecture and Film on Tadeusz Kantor
For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie
Polish Audio Guide Tour: National Gallery of Ireland
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March 9.30 – 17.30 | Sunday 29 March 11.00 – 17.30
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin 2
Discover the National Gallery of Ireland and its collections through the Polish language.
Hosted by the National Gallery of Ireland
Art of Diverse Cultures: Casimir Markievicz & the links between Polish & Irish Art
Friday 27 March | 11.00 | National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin 2
Hosted by the National Gallery of Ireland
Night at the Library
Friday 27 March | 20.00
Audience with various authors with music
Polska Biblioteka "Biblary", 107 Amiens Street. Dublin 1
Hosted by Polska Biblioteka "Biblary” Dublin
Workshop & Q&A session with members of the Dundalk Football Club Team
Friday 27 March | 16.00
Dundalk Library
Hosted by Louth County Libraries
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
SATURDAY 28TH
Dublin City Council PolskaÉire 2015 Family Fun Days
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | 13.00 – 17.00
Wolfe Tone Square, Dublin 1
Two days of family fun in one of the City Centre’s most popular squares.
Hosted by Dublin City Council
Walking Tour: Casimir and Constance Markievicz: The Dublin They Knew
Saturday 28 March | 10.30
Assemble at Connolly Books
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society
An Evening on the History of Poland
Saturday 28 March | 18.00
Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Hosted by the Countess Markievicz Historical Club and supported by the Irish Polish Society,
the Polish Social and Cultural Association and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin
Polish Audio Guide Tour: National Gallery of Ireland
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March 9.30 – 17.30 | Sunday 29 March 11.00 – 17.30
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin 2
Discover the National Gallery of Ireland and its collections through the Polish language.
Hosted by the National Gallery of Ireland
Polish Language History Tour: The Little Museum of Dublin
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | Free tours at 9.30, 10.30 and 11.30
St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Learn more about Dublin’s most popular small museum!
Hosted by the Little Museum of Dublin
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
PolskaÉire2015 Intercultural Family Day
Saturday 28 March | 14.00 – 19.00
Flemington Community Centre, Balbriggan
Hosted by FIPICA
Polish Irish Storytelling
Saturday 28 March | 10.30
Drogheda Library
Hosted by Louth County Libraries and Polska Szkola Drogheda
Night of Polish Music
Saturday 28 March | 20.00
Franciscan Well, Cork
Polish Art Festival: Irish & Polish legends – Kids Drama Workshop
Saturday 28 March | 15.00
Saint Patrick's Girls National School, Dublin Road, Limerick
Contact: [email protected]
Hosted by the Polish Art Festival & Saturday Polish School
PolskaÉire 2015 with the Polish Saturday School in Limerick
Saturday 28 March | 13.30
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Workshop: "Traditional Polskie & Gaelige Arts and Crafts for children and adults"
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Exhibition of "Polish traditional handicraft made by children from Saturday Polish School
in Limerick "
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Coffee break with little treats from traditional Polish and Irish cuisine
Hosted by the Polish Saturday School, Limerick
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
PolskaÉire 2015 Ennis Integration Fun Day
Saturday 28 March | Ennis County Clare
For more information, contact [email protected]
Friendly soccer game Polonia Ennis vs Ireland Clare
Saturday 28 March | Ennis County Clare
For more information, contact [email protected]
SUNDAY 29TH
Polish Audio Guide Tour: National Gallery of Ireland
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March 9.30 – 17.30 | Sunday 29 March 11.00 – 17.30
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin 2
Discover the National Gallery of Ireland and its collections through the Polish language.
Hosted by the National Gallery of Ireland
Polish Language History Tour: The Little Museum of Dublin
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | Free tours at 9.30, 10.30 and 11.30
St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Learn more about Dublin’s most popular small museum!
Hosted by the Little Museum of Dublin
POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS
Dublin City Council PolskaÉire 2015 Food and Craft Fair
Sunday 29 March | 13.00 – 17.00
Temple Bar, Dublin 8
Stalls, food, music and much, much more as the atmosphere builds for the big match.
Hosted by Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council PolskaÉire 2015 Family Fun Days
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | 13.00 – 17.00
Wolfe Tone Square, Dublin 1
Two days of family fun in one of the City Centre’s most popular squares.
Hosted by Dublin City Council
Confederation of Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Clubs’ Pre-Match Social
Sunday 29 March | 16.00
The Sandymount Hotel, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
An Irish Welcome for Polish Fans
Paweł Edmund Strzelecki - connecting Poland and Ireland
Sunday 29 March | 18.00
Sackville Place - side of Clerys building
Unveiling of the plaque commemorating a famous Polish traveller and explorer that helped
Ireland during the Great Famine.
Hosted by the Irish Polish Society, The Embassy of Poland and Dublin City Council
Polish Film Festival
To conclude PolskaÉire 2015, the Lighthouse Cinema are hosting a Polish Film Festival
Running the Week Commencing 30th of March | Smithfield, Dublin
Visit www.lighthousecinema.ie for ticket and event information Lighthouse Cinema,
Hosted by the Lighthouse Cinema and Dublin City Council