More than 120,000 Poles have found their second home in hospitable Ireland. As November 11th nears — the Polish Independence Day — they gather in many places to celebrate freedom. Last year, I was happy to take part in the celebration in Cork; this year, in Athlone.

John Lahart TD, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs & Trade & Barry Ward TD, Chair of the European Affairs Committee of the Irish Parliament were today guests at the EU Ambassadors' meeting at the Polish Ambassador’s residence in Dublin.

Celebrating the 36 anniversary of the 4th of June 1989 - a resounding victory of Solidarity in semi-free elections in Poland, an overture to an opera of freedom in Central Europe after decades of communism. An introduction by Dr Jacqueline Hayden & a great concert by RIAM students.

Representatives of 10 Polish IT companies attending Dublin Tech Summit met with their Irish business partners at the Polish Ambassador’s residence. We wish the Polish entrepreneurs to strengthen their position in the Irish market.

For Poland the medical safety belongs to one of the priorities of the EU Presidency. Pharmaceutical companies from Poland presented at Trinity College Dublin. It was a good occasion to interact with scientists and pharmaceutical companies from Ireland. @poland25eu.bsky.social

2/2 The only way to end the war is to increase support for Ukraine and to increase pressure on Russia.

Ireland's only Polish literary festival, the O'Czytani Festival takes place in Dublin between 6-8 June. O’Czytani is a celebration of Polish literature, culture, and community.

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I was delighted to meet the organizers and attend the opening of the Literary Festival O’Czytani. This annual event helps Poles living in Ireland to be connected with Polish literature and triggers interaction with the Irish hosts. Great initiative - congratulations!

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With our Irish friends, Diplomatic Corps, parliamentarians & academics we celebrated the National Day of Poland, commemorating the Constitution of 3rd May 1791. Our guests enjoyed wonderful music of Chopin & Niemen performed by Jakub Chwastyniak. Thank you to all who attended!

Not to be missed! Concert by amazing young pianist Jakub Chwastyniak celebrating the National Day of the Republic of Poland! All welcome to the Polish House in Dublin on 1.05 @ 7 pm! 🇵🇱🎼🎶 Details below👇

The moving and magnificent world premiere of Michał Ziólkowski’s composition To a Child Dancing Upon the Shore - beautifully performed by Cuore Chamber Choir under the baton of Amy Ryan at the Saint Mary’s Church in Dublin.

People - a profoundly sad but true movie about Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, a powerful reminder of who the aggressor is and who the victim is. After the screening at the IFI, with the presence of the diplomatic corps, there was a Q&A session with co-director Filip Hillesland.

FM @radek-sikorski.bsky.social is en route to Brussels for tomorrow's 🇪🇺 #FAC.

On board with FM Sikorski is the incontestable leader of the Belarusian opposition #Tsihanouskaya.

It is crucial that a strong political signal of support for Belarusians continues to come from Brussels.

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Witaj, Polsko! Hello Polish Council Presidency.

I welcome the Polish presidency's focus on our Union's security, in all its dimensions.

We are going to launch many important initiatives in the first half of 2025.

So I'm grateful to have Poland’s determination and European spirit by our side.

Happy New Year to our Irish friends! As Poland starts its presidency of the EU Council, we wish all of us to strengthen the sense of community within the EU, deepen our solidarity, and build our European home more secure.