PolskaEire Festival 2017 – Gorey

Mission of the Festival:

Polska Éire Festival is an annual nationwide celebration of Irish-Polish friendship.

The aim of the festival is to further strengthen mutual relations between Polish and Irish communities by means of various cultural, sports, business, academic and community events.

It is co-organised annually by different national and local partners, both individuals and organisations, in Ireland and Poland.

Main Festival Website: polskaeirefestival.org

Origins of the Festival:

Polska Éire Festival was established in 2015 under the auspices of Minister of State Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and the Polish Embassy in Dublin.

The first edition of the Festival took place between March 21-29 and resulted in more than 100 events all around the country.

PolskaEire Festival Events in Gorey:

Friday 26.05 Polska Eire 2017 Festival National Launch

PolskaEire 2017 Festival National Launch

PolskaEire 2017 Festival National Launch and Grand Opening of MIKOLAJANDRZEJ KALINA -“Recently Painted – Who Are We” exhibition officiated by His Excellency, Mr. Ryszard Sarkowicz, Polish Ambassador to Ireland, who will be accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission / Chairperson of PolskaEire Festival Committee Mr. Piotr Rakowski, Councilor Pip Breen, Cathaoirleach of Gorey Municipal District of Wexford County Council, together with other dignitaries and invited guests.

Two very talented local tradition musicians, Eire and Chulainn from Ceol Mo Chroi and brass quintet Blown Identity will perform during this event.

26th of May7pm
Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square,
The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Free event


Friday 26.05 MIKOLAJANDRZEJ KALINA -“Recently Painted – Who Are We” exhibition in Gorey Library

MIKOLAJANDRZEJ KALINA -“Recently Painted – Who Are We”
Unique Graphics – gypsography

Our new exhibition “Recently Painted – Who Are We” taking place in Gorey, Ireland will be our sixth consecutive family exhibition.
The sixth one – does not mean the same one, since we always strive to avoid stereotypes while creating our exhibitions. In fact, the gallery’s space dictates us how our artworks will be presented and hence it influences the final shape of our display.
Since the very beginnings of the humanity and cave drawings, people tried to leave their mark of themselves and of the times in which they lived.
It is not a coincidence, that we are interested in people, their existence, and surrounding world. It all comes from our family traditions, our family conversations, and overall curiosity of meeting new people.
We as creators, conscious of traditions and courage of our ancestors, can’t and won’t be indifferent to people, their desires, sensitivity, and identity.
We ourselves, often have doubts in our daily life and creative work, and often ask questions like “Who are we, and who we want to become?” and those doubts makes us more sensitive people.
All very welcome, Andrzej Kalina

26th of May – 9th of June
7pm – Official Opening
Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Free event

Saturday 27.05 Art performance “Remembrance & Identity” by Andrzej Kalina

Art performance “Remembrance & Identity” by Andrzej Kalina

Andrzej Kalina studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He practices graphics, drawing and art action. The work of Andrzej Kalina are in the collections of museums and galleries in 13th polish cities and in England (London – The British Museum), Italy (Catania – Instituto per la Cultura e L’Arte), USA (New York City – Museum of Modern Art), Germany (Frankfurt Museum).

27th of May12pm
Gorey Civic Square,
The Avenue,
Gorey, Co. Wexford
Free event
Saturday 27.05 MIKOLAJANDRZEJ KALINA -“Recently Painted – Who Are We” exhibition in Market House

MIKOLAJANDRZEJ KALINA -“Recently Painted – Who Are We”
Artistic Photography & Unique Graphics exhibition

Our new exhibition “Recently Painted – Who Are We” taking place in Gorey, Ireland will be our sixth consecutive family exhibition.
The sixth one – does not mean the same one, since we always strive to avoid stereotypes while creating our exhibitions. In fact, the gallery’s space dictates us how our artworks will be presented and hence it influences the final shape of our display.
Since the very beginnings of the humanity and cave drawings, people tried to leave their mark of themselves and of the times in which they lived.
It is not a coincidence, that we are interested in people, their existence, and surrounding world. It all comes from our family traditions, our family conversations, and overall curiosity of meeting new people.
We as creators, conscious of traditions and courage of our ancestors, can’t and won’t be indifferent to people, their desires, sensitivity, and identity.
We ourselves, often have doubts in our daily life and creative work, and often ask questions like “Who are we, and who we want to become?” and those doubts makes us more sensitive people.
All very welcome, Andrzej Kalina
27th of May – 9th of June
2pm – Official Opening
Market House, Main Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Free event

Saturday 27.05 Polish Disco

POLISH DISCO “Saturday Night Fever”

Disco night for Polish and Irish people led by well known DJ Mad Luke aka Luke D

Tickets €10

Saturday 27th May, 19:00 – 0:30
Loch Grman Arms, Main Street, Gorey

Tuesday 30.05 Business with Poland – Opportunities for Ireland’s Southeast

Business with Poland – Opportunities for Ireland’s Southeast

Gorey Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Gorey Municipal District and Gorey.pl Polish Cultural Association will host a business breakfast to discuss Polish – Irish business opportunities.
The event features a presentation by Mr Robert Bąk, II Secretary in the Trade & Investment Promotion Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland.
The information session will be approximately one hour followed by a question and answer session.

Tuesday 30th May  |  8.30 – 10.30 am
Amber Spring Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Admission free

Wednesday 31.05 Irish Restaurant Polish Taste Culinary Demo with Dinner

“Irish Restaurant – Polish Taste” – Culinary Demo with Dinner

‘The Kitchen@Gorey’ an award winning restaurant has a pleasure to hold a culinary demonstration ‘Irish Restaurant-Polish Taste’ as a part of PolskaÉire Festival in Gorey. Learn how to turn local, fresh and simple ingredients to fabulous polish celebration dinner. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills from our Head Chef, Fabien Riquet,  whilst at the same time savouring a delicious meal in the relaxation and informal surroundings of ‘The Kitchen’.

Wednesday 31th May  |  7pm
The Kitchen@Gorey Restaurant, North Parade,Gorey, Co. Wexford
Tickets are available in The Restaurant

Thursday 1.06 The Legend of the Swedish Table and celebration of International Children’s Day

The Legend of the Swedish Table

The Legend of the Swedish Table
Story reading in English language and Celebration of International Children’s Day
Jadwiga Kondracka will read a Polish Legend in English language “Legend of the Swedish Table”.
Story is connected with Zamość city. Bugle call of Zamość city will be performed by our special guest Sławek Bosy and we will tell also why the bugle call was sounded towards three directions of the world only.
An arts & crafts workshop related to the story and also to unofficial symbol of Poland will follow the reading.
Event is a part of PolskaEire Festival and also celebration of International Children’s Day.
Age: 4+

Thursday 1st June 5pm – 6:30pm
Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Sq,
The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Open event. Admission free

Sunday 4.06 Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

Polish BBQ & other specialities, PolskaEire Graffiti, activities for children and the whole family, face painting, PolskaEire market fair, raffle with great prizes.
The grand final of the Festival in Gorey is a soccer match between Gorey.PL and Gorey Celtic.
All very welcome !
Sunday
4th of June
12pm – 5pm
Gorey Town Park, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Free

Wednesday 24.05 The Road to Freedom. Poland Through The Lens of Chris Niedenthal

“The Road to Freedom. Poland Through The Lens of Chris Niedenthal” Exhibition

24th May – 9th June

Wexford County Hall, Wexford

Gorey Library

Gorey Library, Gorey Civic Sq, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Gorey Town Park

Hollyfort Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Gorey Showgrounds

Fort Road, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Gorey Market House

Main St
Gorey
Co. Wexford

Loch Garman Arms

90 Main St, Gorey corporation lands, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

The Kitchen

4 N Parade, Gorey corporation lands, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 DP22, Ireland

Gorey Civic Square

Civic Offices, Civic Square, The Avenue, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

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See what went on in Gorey during the PolskaEire 2017!