Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland
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Events
O’Czytani Literary Festival
We are delighted to invite you to the O’Czytani Literary Festival taking place next weekend.
CKU – Centre for Counselling and Therapy, the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland, and Portraits of Emigration magazine are proud patrons of this event, organised by Biblary Polish Community Centre & Library.
The O’Czytani Literary Festival is a celebration of literature, creativity, and intercultural exchange.
The festival brings together writers, artists, readers, and community members through an inspiring programme of workshops, discussions, performances, and interactive events in both Polish and English. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in creative writing workshops, mobile journalism training, a literary walking tour of Dublin, and meet Polish diaspora authors during the book fair.
The programme also includes a literary panel discussion, a competition for the most beautiful love poem featuring actor Artur Jakubik, and a special meeting with acclaimed writer Szczepan Twardoch. Visitors can also enjoy community bingo, a charity raffle, and relax in the festival café.
O’Czytani offers an open and welcoming space for literature lovers of all ages. Whether you are an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or simply someone who enjoys discovering new stories and voices, the festival provides a unique opportunity for inspiration, connection, and creative experiences in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The official opening of the festival took place on 26 May 2026 at Biblary – Polish Library in Dublin.
Programme for the Upcoming Weekend
Saturday, 6 June
11:00–14:00 Literary Walking Tour of Dublin with Sinéad (POL)
From 14:00 Creative Writing Workshop with Agata Bizuk & Magdalena Wilk (Trinity College Dublin) (POL)
Sunday, 7 June – Biblary
11:00–15:00 Mobile Journalism Workshop with Midlands Polish Community (POL)
15:00 Polish Diaspora Authors Book Fair & Community Bingo
16:00 Literary Panel Discussion: Agata Bizuk & Aga Grandowicz
Moderator: Aneta Stępień (Maynooth University)
17:00 Grand Finale of the Perunowy Kwiat Poetry Competition (POL)
17:30 Author Event with Szczepan Twardoch
Conversation and Q&A Session (POL / ENG / UKR)
19:00 Charity Raffle & Bingo Results Announcement
The festival café, “Ilona”, will be open throughout the event.
Only 1 day left!
Tomorrow we will meet at the 2nd Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland – a unique event for those who want to grow, connect, and build meaningful relationships.
Ahead of us are 2 days filled with inspiring lectures, thought-provoking panel discussions, exceptional guests, and conversations about emigration, health, psychology, business, education, art, and the strength of women. Over 50 speakers and panellists, special guests, shared lunches, networking opportunities, and a welcoming space to connect and simply be together.
If you still don’t have your ticket – this is truly the last moment to decide.
The number of places is limited, and we are already counting down the days until we meet!
Don’t leave it until later. Reserve your place today and become part of this extraordinary event.
II Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland
22–23 May 2026
See you soon!
Premiere of the 3rd Edition of Portraits of Emigration
One Meeting – Many Faces – One Secret
We invite our authors and readers to a truly special event! Join us for the premiere of the 3rd edition of Portraits of Emigration at POSK Dublin. Your presence will mean the most to us!
We won’t reveal all the details just yet, but what happens that day will stay with us for a long time.
We have a surprise for you, and we promise it will be a beautiful time shared together.
Come, be part of something bigger, and allow yourself to be surprised.
— The Editorial Team of Portraits of Emigration
Concert - "Trzy kolory"
Trzy kolory is an intimate musical project where Polish jazz meets inspirations drawn from old Polish music and subtle Brazilian influences. The music is deeply rooted in tradition, yet retold through improvisation, sensitivity, and attentive listening to one another. Familiar melodies and motifs gain a fresh sound here, while the whole performance moves freely between structure and spontaneity.
What matters most in this project is the relationship between the musicians. The trio creates its sound through dialogue — responding to one another in real time and leaving space for breath, silence, and emotion. As a result, every concert is slightly different — more of an encounter than a performance of a fixed programme.
The ensemble consists of Rafał Szydłowski (violin), Gustavo de Morais (guitar), and Kasia Eliasz (vocals). Together, they create a cohesive and organic sound in which every element becomes part of a shared story.
Human Portrait
My name is Aleksandra Maj — I am a photographer, filmmaker, and co-creator of the Human Portrait project.
Human Portrait is a social and artistic initiative whose aim is to photograph as many people around the world as possible. The photographs and short video recordings are created in a black-and-white aesthetic.
Thanks to the invitation from CKU – Centre for Counselling and Therapy to take part in the 2nd Symposium, the project will, for the first time, extend beyond the borders of Poland.
It will be an honour for me to photograph all the Symposium participants and to become part of such a unique event.
Run Brave for Yourself
Four-Leaf Clover - The Fund for the Prevention of Violence Against Women within the Symposium of Polish Women in Ireland is currently being established.
One of the main events organised as part of the fund will be the charity run Run Brave for Yourself, which will take place on 17 October 2026.
The run will be led by Barbara Rąpała and Henryk Szost — marathon runner, Polish long-distance athlete, coach, and former Polish marathon record holder.