Local Government Training Course for Polish activists who want to engage in the local politics in Ireland will be launched by Lord Mayor, Emer Costello, Minister O’Dowd and Polish Ambassador as a part of “Vote! You are at home” campaign.
2nd September, 3pm
at the Polish Embassy, 5 Ailesbury Rd
The training run by Forum Polonia and School for Leaders Association in cooperation with the Polish Embassy in Dublin aims to prepare Polish activists for the forthcoming local elections. It is designed for those who wish to stand as candidates, educate and encourage their communities to register and vote. The 7-day intense course giving them necessary knowledge and skills will include workshops and seminars with Irish political figures, mentors and trainers from Poland.
Polish activist Barnaba Dorda from Forum Polonia explains the purpose of the campaign: “Since the enlargement of the European Union almost 10 years ago, Poles who moved to Ireland have settled down here with their families and became an integral part of the society. They also bought houses and progressed their careers here. Poles now want to take responsibility and play a vital role in developing local communities.
The training itself is a part of broader campaign “Vote! You are at home” which Forum Polonia along with School for Leaders Association are about to launch. The campaign aims to encourage the Polish community to register and vote in the local elections in Ireland as well as to enhance sense of belonging to their local communities.
Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisín Quinn strongly supports the action: “ I am glad to see the Polish community actively engaging in the life of Irish towns and cities. I see them every day living, working, attending cultural events, truly integrating in our city and I believe they will play a significant role in the forthcoming local elections. I am happy to see such an initiative”.
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For more information please contact Barnaba Dorda (barnaba.dorda@forumpolonia.org; 087 291 5591) or Artur Banaszkiewicz (artur.banaszkiewicz@forumpolonia.org; 0833 833 426).
Notes to editors:
Poles voting in Ireland in Polish parliamentary and presidential elections:
2005 – 885 registered (Polish parliamentary elections)
2007 – 21 333 registered (Polish parliamentary elections)
2010 – 20 403 registered (Polish presidential elections)
2011 – over 14 000 voted (Polish parliamentary elections)
Poles standing in last local elections: 9 candidates (Fine Gael, Finna Fail, Labour Party, independent)
Forum Polonia (www.forumpolonia.org) is a cooperative platform that brings together representatives of Polish community organisations, media and individuals involved in projects relating to the Polish minority and its links to Irish society as a whole. Forum operates through information exchange, mutual supports, social integration and promoting and developing the interests of the Polish community in the Republic of Ireland.
School for Leaders Association (www.szkola-liderow.pl) based in Warsaw, Poland, acting in over 40 countries, for the last 17 years School for Leaders has been educating the leaders of public life, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary in their socio-political activity and by creating space for the development of their attitudes and opinions. Since 2006 SLA is involved in increasing the voters’ turnout in Poland as a part of ‘Your vote, your choice’ campaign.
Irish supporters group You Boys in Green (YBIG) will extend a friendly welcome to Polish fans for the upcoming friendly between Ireland and Poland at Lansdowne Road on February 6th.
The welcome Irish fans got from our Polish hosts during Euro 2012, from Poznan, Gdansk, Torun and beyond was a very special one, and for many fans it was the abiding memory of the tournament. With a large away support expected for the game, YBIG would like to invite Polish and Irish fans to meet up before and after the match.
Prior to the game, which kicks off at 7.45pm, YBIG will play Polish fans in a friendly match at Irishtown Stadium, Ringsend, in conjunction with the FAI as part of their Gathering Event.
And after that fans’ match, supporters from Ireland and Poland will meet in Scruffy Murphy’s, and after the game in Doyle’s Bar.
David Byrne from YBIG said. “It’s safe to say that the Euro’s will not be remembered for the football we played, but the friendships and hospitality we received from the Poles, we hope that both sets of fans can meet up next week and help forge stronger links between both countries.”
Scruffy Murphy’s
1, Power’s Court, Off, Manor Street Lower, Dublin 2. Ph 01 6615006
https://maps.google.ie/maps?
ie=UTF8&cid=7027427300475871779&q=Scruffy+Murphys&iwloc=A&gl=IE&hl=en
Doyle’s
9, College Street, Dublin 2. www.doylesintown.com
https://maps.google.ie/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
About YBIG
Established in 2005, YBIG has become the number one voice for Irish supporters. We have produced 27 fanzines, which were distributed to the fans on international match days. In November 2011, our first YBIG issue was given away through our YBIG media partners The Irish Daily Star in a new A4 size.
YBIG has been the driving force behind various fans’ initiatives, such as the ‘Testimonial for Dave Langan Dinner’, which raised nearly €67,000 for the former international star.
The ‘Going Green’ for our last two play-off matches with France and Estonia, which received massive nationwide media exposure was also the brainchild of YBIG.
YBIG, in conjunction with the FAI, also run the very successful ‘Singing Section’ in Lansdowne Road adding colour and noise from our 1000 Singing Section attendees.
The YBIG forum – www.ybig.ie/forum – has thousands of Irish members using the site to arrange Ireland tickets, away game travel and accommodation and much more.
On the 11th of November 2012 at 5pm Irish Polish Society and Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) welcome you to the joined celebration of the Polish Independence Day.
Address 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Independence_Day
We are calling the event FREE[DOM] POLSKI and we have planned an evening full of attractions i.e. Polish artists exhibition (paintings, drawings, photography), live music, Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’, Polish food, crafts market, multimedia presentation, workshop & prizes.
We welcome you to bring the Polish flag, dress in Polish national white and red colours and bring any Polish paraphernalia which you may have.
Sponsor: Restaurant ChillOut Break Cafe (Polish Cuisine) located at 11 Moore Street, Dublin 1.
ALL WELCOME!!!
Admission: 5 euro
members of IPS and POSK: 2 euro
Program:
17.00 Opening and Reception
18.00 Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’
– Polish national dances and songs
http://www.facebook.com/PolishFolkGroup
19.00 El Grey – concert
www.breakingtunes.com/elgrey
FAN PAGE https://www.facebook.com/pages/el-grey/156495661111265
20.00 Krzysztof Foltman and Damian “Mostowiak” Bridgeman (piano and guitar)
http://www.facebook.com/TheNadaistas
Artists:
Marta Jezierska-Stachowicz
Artur Postrzech
Maciej Smoleński
Marysia Harasimowicz
Jaśmina Jasińska
Magdalena Kyc
Robert Żuraw
Monika Ziółkowska
Katarzyna Socha
Marta Maya Jasińska
Grażyna Osiecka
(the above list is still open)
On the 11th of November 2012 at 5pm Irish Polish Society and Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) welcome you to the joined celebration of the Polish Independence Day.
Address 20 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2.
(more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Independence_Day)
We are calling the event FREE[DOM] POLSKI and we have planned an evening full of attractions i.e. Polish artists exhibition (paintings, drawings, photography), live music, Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’, Polish food, crafts market, multimedia presentation, workshop & prizes.
We welcome you to bring the Polish flag, dress in Polish national white and red colours and bring any Polish paraphernalia which you may have.
Sponsor: Restaurant ChillOut Break Cafe (Polish Cuisine) located at 11 Moore Street, Dublin 1.
ALL WELCOME!!!
Admission: 5 euro
members of IPS and POSK: 2 euro
Program:
17.00 Opening and Reception
18.00 Polish Folk Dance Group ‘Shamrock’
– Polish national dances and songs
(http://www.facebook.com/PolishFolkGroup)
19.00 El Grey – concert
www.breakingtunes.com/elgrey
(FAN PAGE https://www.facebook.com/pages/el-grey/156495661111265)
20.00 Krzysztof Foltman and Damian “Mostowiak” Bridgeman (piano and guitar)
(http://www.facebook.com/TheNadaistas)
Artists:
Marta Jezierska-Stachowicz
Artur Postrzech
Maciej Smoleński
Marysia Harasimowicz
Jaśmina Jasińska
Magdalena Kyc
Robert Żuraw
Monika Ziółkowska
Katarzyna Socha
Marta Maya Jasińska
Grażyna Osiecka
(the above list is still open)
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.
