Barka for Mutual Help at the Polish Diaspora Gathering in Ireland – Limerick 2025

Representatives of Barka for Mutual Help took part in the Polish Diaspora Gathering in Ireland held in Limerick, where community leaders, academics, representatives of Polish and Irish institutions, and young Polish leaders came together to discuss the future of the Polish community in Ireland.

 The discussions focused on:
• the public image and civic engagement of Poles in Ireland,
• strategies and policies toward the Polish diaspora in both Poland and Ireland,
• the role of culture as a source of identity and dialogue.

An inspiring highlight of the event was an online meeting with the Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Poland, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, who emphasized the importance of the young diaspora, return programmes, and greater representation of Poles in Irish public life.

The gathering concluded with Forum Polonia workshops, where participants planned new projects and ways to strengthen cooperation among community organizations.

Barka’s representative shared our experience in social reintegration, migrant support, and building cooperation between Ireland and Poland.

Photo: Forum Polonia