Irish Polish Society

19/11/2025

Zapraszam na warsztaty tworzenia pięknych ozdób choinkowych w stylu strojnej choinki!

18/11/2025

14/11/2025

Submissions are open for the Mary Elmes Prize 2026:

Submissions for the Mary Elmes Prize in Holocaust Studies are now open to senior cycle students. Every year we receive more and more entries showcasing deep talent and research that students pour into their submissions. We are only accepting individual submissions. For more information head to our website. Link to submit to the prize is in our Linktree.

11/11/2025

At the opening of the Irish Polish Society Art Exhibition on 10th November 2025. The Exhibition was opened by Prof. Emily-Mark Fitzgerald.

11/11/2025

Today is Polish National Independence Day, the most important national holiday in Poland. 🇵🇱️ 🇵🇱️ 🇵🇱️

On this day, Poles remember the anniversary of when Poland regained its independence as the Second Polish Republic in 1918, after 123 years of being divided and controlled by other countries.

On November 11, 1918, General Józef Piłsudski took control of Poland, marking the start of Poland’s path to independence as the Second Republic. By 1921, Poland’s borders and political system were officially established. To honor the beginning of Poland’s independence, November 11 was declared a national holiday in 1937.
This date is close to other countries' Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or Veterans Day, which all remember the end of World War I and honor the soldiers who fought. For these countries, these holidays reflect the sadness and loss from the war. For Poland, however, November 11 is both a celebration of its restored independence and a tribute to those who fought for it.

Poland’s independence became possible after the fall of its occupying powers in World War I. Russia was thrown into revolution and civil war, Austria-Hungary broke apart, and Germany surrendered to the Allies. For Poles, this was a unique chance to regain control of their own country. After the occupiers were defeated, Poles took control of military and civil power to build their new nation.

On October 28, 1918, the Polish Liquidation Commission was formed in Kraków, taking power from the Austrians in the regions of Galicia and Cieszyn Silesia. Soon after, Polish groups, including members of the secret Polish Military Organization, legionnaires, and young volunteers, disarmed Austrian forces.
On November 6 and 7, the Provisional Government of the People's Republic of Poland was created in Lublin, led by Ignacy Daszyński. This government included members of the Polish Socialist Party, the Polish Social Democratic Party, and the Polish People’s Party "Wyzwolenie." Around the same time, Polish troops disarmed occupying forces in the regions of Lubelszczyzna and Kielecczyzna.

At this key moment, Józef Piłsudski, Poland’s future head of state, returned from German imprisonment. He arrived in Warsaw on November 10, welcomed by enthusiastic crowds, and led the disarmament of occupying forces across Poland. On November 11, Piłsudski assumed leadership, forming a new government and soon calling for parliamentary elections.

11/11/2025

11th November - Poland’s Independence Day

10/11/2025

Trwa inwentaryzacja zbiorów specjalnych Biblioteki im. Wandy Petroneli Brown w Dom Polski in Dublin, 20 Fitzwilliam Place, DO2 YV58. Nadmiar książek (fot. 1) oddamy w dobre ręce, za darmo lub za symboliczne 1 eur/szt. dla fundacji Ogniska Polskiego CLG. Szukaj nas na najbliższych imprezach the Irish Polish Society i POSK Dublin. Wkrótce także najnowsza książka Patrick Quigley, dzięki funduszom Polish Embassy Dublin. All good things come for those who wait!

08/11/2025

Did you know there are almost twice as many Polish speakers in Ireland (135,895) as there daily Irish speakers (71,968).

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

MSZA W INTENCJI ZMARŁYCH KSIĘŻY

W imieniu ks. Abp Dermota Farrella serdecznie zapraszamy na Mszę Świętą w intencji:
✝️ śp. ks. Stanisława Hajkowskiego SChr oraz
✝️ wszystkich kapłanów, którzy odeszli do Pana w minionym roku.

📅 Sobota, 8 listopada 2025 | Godz. 10:30
📍 Pro-Katedra St. Mary's, 83 Marlborough Pl, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TX49

Niech nasza wspólna modlitwa będzie wyrazem wdzięczności za ich posługę i prośbą o dar nieba dla nich. 🙏

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MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS

On behalf of Archbishop Dermot Farrell, we warmly invite you to a Holy Mass offered for:
✝️ the late Fr. Stanisław Hajkowski SChr and
✝️ all priests who have passed away in the past year.

📅 Saturday, 8 November 2025 | 10:30 AM
📍 St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Pl, North City, Dublin 1, D01 TX49

May our shared prayers express gratitude for their ministry and ask God to grant them eternal rest. 🙏

05/11/2025

See you all tomorrow!

A special celebration in honour of Poland’s Independence Day, set to take place on Thursday, November 6 at 3.30 p.m. in Cork City Hall. This event is organised in collaboration with Together-Razem Centre, the Polish community in Cork, and is an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to celebrate Polish heritage, culture, and the spirit of independence. 👏🏼

The event will feature:

➡ Opening Ceremony: Official welcome and speeches, including an address from the Lord Mayor of Cork, recognising the contributions of the Polish community to the cultural and social fabric of Cork City.
➡ Cultural Performances: Traditional Polish music and dance, showcasing the richness of Polish heritage and artistry.
➡ Art and Exhibitions: Displays of Polish art and history, providing a glimpse into the country’s diverse cultural legacy and journey to independence.
➡ Raising Polish flag: Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Fergal Dennehy will raise the Polish flag at City Hall.

This event is free and open to the public, inviting residents of Cork and the surrounding areas to come together in celebration and unity. As one of the largest minority communities in Ireland, the Polish population has made invaluable contributions to Cork’s economic, social, and cultural life. 😎