Inspiring Integration Conference
Tuesday, 6th of November, 2012; 9.30am-2pm
Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan
The Inspiring Integration Conference will provide an opportunity to share best integration practices from various regions in Ireland and internationally that could be implemented in Balbriggan. It will also provide a space for the service providers, decision makers, community leaders and residents to network and discuss challenges and successes experienced in our work and life and to draw up strategies for improvement.
See Program details – International and Irish based speakers will share their expertise in areas such as education, employment, representation and community.
How to participate in the conference: registration, childcare, parking etc.
More about Cairde Balbriggan Integration Initiative
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The Leadership Training Project is being co-organised by Forum Polonia in Ireland, the School of Leaders’ Association in Poland as part of their “School for Leaders for the Polish Community Abroad” programme, and the Polish Embassy in Dublin.
The aim of the programme is to further strengthen the position and role of the Polish community in Ireland. Furthermore, the programme aims to support the integration and participation of the Polish community in public and social life in Ireland.
It is designed for young leaders who are active in their local communities and who work, professionally or on a voluntary basis, for the Polish community in support of its integration in Irish society.
The programme will be based on a proven formula of supporting community leaders, which has been developed by the School of Leaders’ Association. This will be appropriately adapted to suit the situation in Ireland.
The four-day intensive programme, which will take place from 18-21 October in Dublin, will include study visits, seminars and workshops. Participants will have the opportunity to present their projects and initiatives to government institutions. They will also draw inspiration from each other’s work and previous experience, they will be given practical advice, and they
will have the chance to develop their skills in order to more efficiently work with teams, on projects, and in cooperation with Irish institutions. Last but not least, they will also learn how to effectively work with the media.
This year the IPS Annual Exhibition is open to the public from the 14th of September and will also be included in Dublin Culture Night on the 21st. This year’s exhibition includes portraiture, landscapes, abstracts, surrealism and ceramics in a wide variety of media.
The exhibiting artist are Mandy Brennan, Camilla Fanning, Marysia Harasimowicz-Harris, Helena Johnston, Orla Kaminska, Deirdre O Broin Lennon, Andraj Mazur, Ula Retzlaff, Martin Reynolds, Maciej Smoleński, Katarzyna Wojcikowska.
This is an exhibition which brings together two cultures and offers a unique opportunity to see Polish and Irish art displayed together. This event is an important part of IPS integration strand which is supported by public events and activities presented throughout the year in Polish House.
