POLSKAÉIRE 2015 EVENTS PROGRAMME

PolskaÉire 2015 National Events Programme

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EXTENDED EVENTS

Polish Mixed Media Exhibition Saturday 21 – Sunday 29 March | Check www.irishpolishsociety.ie for times

Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, 2 Hosted by the Irish Polish Society and supported by the Polish Social and Cultural Society and the Embassy of the Republic of in Dublin

Kick-Off with Polish Language Skills!

Saturday 14 February – Saturday 21 March SEN Polish School, Cabra, Dublin 7

Six weeks of learning Polish language through football Hosted by the Football Association of , Sports Section and the SEN Polish School

"Invite your neighbours for dinner" From Saturday 21 March | Limerick

Polish-Irish meet-up: Meet your neighbours and show off your cuisine, culture & hospitality! Hosted by the Creative Thinking Club, Limerick

For more information, contact Kamila (085 1428747)

PolskaÉire 2015 Cahir Arts Competition & Exhibition Saturday 21 March – Saturday 4 April | Craft Granary Gallery | Cahir, Tipperary

Art competition with a Polska Éire theme and an exhibition will be held in the Craft Granary Gallery

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Polish National Tourist Office – Information Stand

Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March | and Temple Bar | Dublin

MONDAY 9TH

Poland and Ireland: A Focus on Integration Monday 9 March | 14.00-17.00

UCD Humanities Institute, UCD, Dublin Examining the links between Ireland and Poland and the challenges of integration

Hosted by the UCD School of Languages and Literatures and Forum Polonia For more information, contact Niamh Nestor [email protected]

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.

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Club Open Days across the Country Saturday 21 March

Polish-themed open days taking place throughout the country as local soccer clubs encourage Polish families and families from all backgrounds to get involved Hosted by the Football Association of Ireland and local authorities across the State

Dublin PolskaÉire 2015 Football Festival Saturday 21 March

Major football festival to take place at the SEN Polish School at the Deaf Village, Cabra, Dublin 7 Hosted by the Football Association of Ireland, Dublin City Council, SEN Polish School and Supported by

Polish vs. Irish School Children Football Match

Saturday 21 March | 10.00 – 12.00 | Mayfield Sports Complex, Old Youghal Road

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

Let’s dance together!

Saturday 21 March | County Clare Ennis, Co Clare

Cultural exchange through a workshop of traditional Polish & Irish dances For more information, contact Marcin (0857369632)

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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

Photo competition: New Faces of Ennis – New Faces of Ireland From Saturday 21 March | County Clare - Online

Voting starts on Facebook on 21 March. Awards announced on 29 March. For more information, contact [email protected]

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

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

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CBS League Premier Division Match with the Cork Eagles Sunday 22 March | Cork | See www.polskaeirefestivalcork.info for more details

Shanbally, Ringaskiddy

Traditional Intercultural Dance Festival

Sunday 22 March | 19.00 | Civic Theatre,

An evening of traditional intercultural dance as part of the PolskaÉire 2015 festival. Admission €10 or €25 for a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children). Tickets available at the Civic Theatre Box Office Tel: 01 462 7477 or online www.civictheatre.ie

Hosted by South Dublin County Council

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 , 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 Library – Polish Storytelling

For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

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TUESDAY 24TH

Amateur International Fixture: 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 action as the Polish Community try out their newly-acquired Gaelic football skills in a game against TDs and Senators. Polish food and music afterwards Hosted by Dublin GAA County Board and the Irish Polish Society

Screening of “Ida” – 2015 Academy Award Winning Best Foreign Language Film

Tuesday 26 March | Dunshaughlin Courthouse 15.30

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

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

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Art Workshop for Pre-School Children & Parents

Tuesday 24 March | 11.00 – 13.00 | Cork Together-Razem Office

Presentation of Polish Culture by Senior Group ‘Tea or Coffee’

Tuesday 24 March | 19.00 | Cork Together-Razem Office

Polish Short Films

Tuesday 24 March | Navan Library 19.00

Polish Short Films from Short Waves festival (subtitled)

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

PolskaÉire 2015 LGBT Evening Tuesday 24 March | 18.30

Inspire Galierie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 Screening of ‘I Still Believe’ and an interview of Anna Grodzka MP when she was Grand Marshal of the

Dublin Pride Parade. Free event but email [email protected] to book your ticket. Hosted by Dialogue and Diversity

WEDNESDAY 25TH

Polish Irish Poetry Night at the Ambassador’s Residence.

Wednesday 25 March | 19.00 – 21.30

12 Ailesbury Rd., ,

Hosted by the Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Piotr Rakowski

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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

‘Casimir and – artists in

Lecture by Pat Quigley of the Irish Polish Society Wednesday 25 March | 13.00 – 14.00 Crawford Art Gallery, Cork

Screening of Oscar Winning Polish Film ‘Ida’ Wednesday 25 March | 19.00 O’Rahilly Buiulding, ORB1.56, University College Cork

Anthology of Polish Animation Wednesday 25 March | 20.00 | €5.00

Camden Place, Cork

Dublin City Public Libraries PolskaÉire 2015 Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am Central Library - Traditional Paper Cutting Workshop

Wednesday 25th March at 10.30am Library – Polish Storytelling

For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

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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 and the Crawford Art Gallery

Stories and Crafts for Children

Wednesday 25 March | Navan Library 15.30

“Children of Lir” and “Legend of The Wawel Dragon” read in English and Polish and then the children will get to make fire-breathing dragons!

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

Polish Storytelling and Art for Senior Infants: School Event

Wednesday 25 March | Dunshaughlin Library 10.30

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

Workshop & Q&A session with members of the Dundalk Football Club Team Wednesday 25 March | 16.00

Dundalk Library Hosted by Louth County Libraries

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.

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SIPTU Polish Cultural Night

Thursday 26 March | 18.00 – 21.30 , 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 Library - Traditional Paper Cutting Workshop

For more information including availability of Polish services: www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie

Easter Egg Decorating

Thursday 26 March | Navan Library 15.30

Polish Easter Egg decorating for children aged 7+

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

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Polish Language Class

Thursday 26 March | Dunshaughlin Library 19.00

Learn some practical Polish phrases. The classes will be carried out in a light and informal manner with some traditional Polish cakes and biscuits served with tea and coffee!

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

FRIDAY 27TH

Przedwiośnie/An Early Spring - a celebration of Polish and Irish literature for children and adults with award-winning authors: Michal Rusinek, Liliana Bardijewska and Jerzy Jarniewicz

Friday 27 March | 17.00 | The Arts Council 70 , Dublin 2

Guest speaker: Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin T.D., Minister of State for New Communities, Culture and Equality

Hosted by: Ireland Literature Exchange and The Arts Council

Contact: [email protected]

Get to Know Poland – Tourist Information

Friday 27 March | 19.00 Together-Razem Office, Cork

Getting to Know the Polish Language

Friday 27 March | 18.00 Polish House, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 Hosted by the Irish Polish Society

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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 | Dublin City | 20.00 Polska Biblioteka "Biblary", 107 Amiens Street, Dublin 1

An evening of readings and music (free entry) Hosted by Polska Biblioteka "Biblary"

Ireland Poland Business Association Spring Mixer Friday 27 March | Dublin City | 12.30

Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4 The event will include discussion and networking and is a great opportunity for Irish companies interested in Poland and Polish companies interested in Ireland to exchange experiences and establish cooperation. Hosted by the Ireland Poland Business Association

For more information, contact Artur Banaszkiewicz (0833833426; [email protected])

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Traditional Polish Egg Painting

Friday 27 March | Dunshaughlin Library 10.30

School event for third class

Hosted by Meath Library Service and Meath County Council

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

Bringing Traditions Together Saturday 28 March | 11.00 – 20.00 | Cork

Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall Polish & Irish history lectures, fun activities for kids, games, award ceremony for the “Who Am I?”

Competition, location based games, traditional food tasting, Koniczyna Polish Folk Dance Group, Live Music and Dancing, Business Showcase and more!

Hosted by Together Razem and Cork City Council

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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

PolskaÉire2015 Intercultural Family Day

Saturday 28 March | 14.00 – 19.00 Flemington Community Centre,

Hosted by FIPICA

Polish Irish Storytelling Saturday 28 March | 10.30 Drogheda Library

Hosted by Louth County Libraries and Polska Szkola Drogheda

Theatre Night with Enigma Saturday 28 March | Dublin City | 18.00

Smock Alley Theatre, 6/7 Exchange Street, Dublin 8 Enigma Theatre is organising this event to celebrate World Theatre Day (27 March)

Hosted by Enigma Theatre For more information, contact Karolina ([email protected]) or Pawel ([email protected])

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Gorey Library’s Polish Afternoon Saturday 28 March | Gorey, Co. Wexford | 15.00

Gorey Library, Gorey, County Wexford An afternoon of Polish music, food, dance and exhibitions

King of the Grill BBQ

From Friday 27 March | Limerick Artur's Quay Square,

Limerick Polish & Irish picnic with traditional music and food

For more information: contact Marcin (0863443539) or Anna (0862373371)

Irish-Polish Night with Music and Poetry at the Franciscan Well Pub Saturday 28 March | 20.00 | Cork City

Franciscan Well, Cork

Polskiej Szkoły w Waterford Easter Market

Saturday 28th March | 9.00 a.m – 2.00 p.m | Waterford City

St.Paul’s Community College, Browns’ Road, Waterford City

Hosted by: Polska szkoła w Waterford www.polskaszkolawaterford.pl , e-mail: [email protected]

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Irish and Polish myths and legends

Saturday 28 March 11.00 - 12.00

Hosted by Limerick City Library - The Granary, Michael Street, Limerick

For more information: contact Lidia 087 663 78 89

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 | Limerick | 13.30

St Patrick's Girls’ National School, Dublin Road, Limerick (i) Workshop: "Traditional Polskie & Gaeilge Arts and Crafts for children and adults"

(ii) Exhibition of "Polish traditional handicraft made by children from Saturday Polish School in Limerick" (iii) Coffee break with little treats from traditional Polish and Irish cuisine Hosted by the Polish Saturday School of Janusz Korczak in Limerick

For more information, contact Lidia (0876637889; [email protected])

King of the Grill BBQ Limerick Polish & Irish picnic with traditional music and food Saturday 28 March 1.30 - 4.00 Hosted by Saturday Polish School, Dublin Road, Limerick For more information: contact Marcin (0863443539) or Anna (0862373371)

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PolskaÉire 2015 Ennis Integration Fun Day Saturday 28 March | County Clare

Lees Road, Ennis, Co Clare Fun family day out with events for all ages For more information, contact Marcin (0857369632)

Friendly soccer game Polonia Ennis vs Ireland Clare Saturday 28 March | County Clare

Ennis, Co Clare For more information, contact Marcin (0857369632)

Ready, Study, Go! Poland! Saturday 28 March | Dublin | 11.00

Muslim School, Coláiste Mhuire, Navan Road, Dublin 7 Hosted by MedicalPoland.ie and Forum Polonia

For more information, contact Artur (0833833426; [email protected])

Talk on dental hygiene by a Polish dentist Saturday 28 March | Dublin | 12.30 Muslim School, Coláiste Mhuire, Navan Road, Dublin 7

To be given away during the event: 5 full consultations and 2 professional cleanings (scale & polish)! Hosted by MedicalPoland.ie

For more information, contact Adam (0834279427; [email protected])

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Irish & Polish legends – Kids Drama Workshop Saturday 28 March | Limerick | 15.15

St Patrick's Girls’ National School, Dublin Road, Limerick Hosted by the Polish Art Festival & the Polish Saturday School of Janusz Korczak in Limerick For more information, contact Justyna (0863924644; [email protected])

Scout Trek

Saturday 28 March Polish Scouting Association

A mountain walk Hosted by the Polish Scouting Association

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

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Shared River - Shared Passion / Wspólna Rzeka - Wspólna Pasja Sunday 29 March | 10:00 - 12:00 , Dublin Canoeing expedition from Garda Rowing Club in to Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Hosted by the87th Dublin Polish Scout Group / 87 Polski Szczep Harcerski w Dublinie Contact details: [email protected] Important: Non-members of Scouting Ireland may attend at their own risk and carry responsibility for their own safety

Solstice Arts Centre Screening of “Ida” Sunday 29 March | Navan, | 15.00 Winner of 2015 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film

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 Hotel, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 An Irish Welcome for Polish Fans

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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

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