Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland
☎ +353 876 494 555
T
he Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland was born out of beautiful relationships with women who live in Ireland and who, through their work, talent, perseverance, and courage, have achieved success and fulfillment despite various challenges, and who now share their experiences with other women.
The Symposium is a platform for women living abroad, not only in Ireland, bringing together women from academic, artistic, social, and business backgrounds with diverse professional and life experiences. We want the Symposium to focus on the strength of women and to be a voice for women living overseas. The voice of men, their support, and joint initiatives are also very important to us.
The Symposium is not only an event aimed at integration, inspiration, knowledge exchange, and support for Polish women abroad. Above all, it is a team of committed women who work together on projects for the Polish community and other women.
As part of the Symposium, the award committee grants the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland Award, honouring women from the Polish diaspora who visibly support other women and the Polish community abroad. The Symposium is also a patron of the quarterly magazine “Portraits of Emigration,” published by CKU – Centre for Counselling and Therapy.
Mariola Mastek i Barbara Ożga
Founders and Organisers of the Symposium
Events
Run Brave for Yourself
The Four-Leaf Clover Fund for the Prevention of Violence Against Women, part of the Polish Women in Ireland Symposium, is in the process of being established. The fund was conceived by Kasia Mikołajczyk.
One of the main events of the fund will be the Run Brave for Yourself charity run, which will take place on October 17, 2026 .
The race will be led by Barbara Rąpała , sports coordinator in the Symposium team, and Henryk Szost, marathon runner, Polish athlete specializing in long-distance running, coach, and Polish record holder in the marathon.
Photographs of the Symposium participants will be featured on the cover of the 4th edition of Portraits of Emigration magazine.
Limited Offer
Pre-orders for this edition are now open. By purchasing the magazine in advance, you will secure your copy featuring your photograph before the official release!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to become part of the history of Portraits of Emigration.
Symposium of Polish Women
2026
The Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland will once again bring together women from diverse backgrounds!
This year’s edition will take place at Trinity College Dublin and will provide an opportunity to discuss the role of women in emigrant communities, exchange experiences, and seek inspiration for future initiatives together.
The programme will include lectures, panel discussions, workshops, a concert, and artistic performances.
Femigracja
Entrepreneurial Polish Women in Ireland
“Premiere of the research report: Femigracja. Entrepreneurial Polish Women in Ireland.”
The project “Femigracja. Entrepreneurial Polish Women in Ireland” is a research and social initiative carried out by CKU – Centre for Counselling and Therapy and co-funded by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ireland.
The project demonstrates that women living abroad not only adapt to new realities, but also actively help shape them — by creating businesses, jobs, social initiatives, and spaces for collaboration.
Talks
Interviews
Meetings
As part of the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland, we present current events, meetings, and inspiring conversations with exceptional women.
These include interviews with experts and female leaders who share their knowledge and experience.
Talks
Interviews
As part of the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland, we present current events, meetings, and inspiring conversations with exceptional women.
These include interviews with experts and female leaders who share their knowledge and experience.
Talks
As part of the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland, we present current events, meetings, and inspiring conversations with exceptional women.
These include interviews with experts and female leaders who share their knowledge and experience.