5th of November 2023 in Athlone together with our guests, we celebrated this very special day for our community -Polish Independence Day.
The programme included: The Independence Run for children, (during which each participant received a medal), the Patriotic Song Competition, Dance Workshops for children, face painting, National Rosette Ribbon making workshop and plenty of other attractions for the whole family.
There was also a Raffle with great prizes, vintage cars, an airsoft shooting competition, a re-enactment group and delicious Polish food.
However, it would not have been possible without the great support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Polish Embassy in Dublin and our Sponsors Camlin Constructors and Electro Direct for which we thank them wholeheartedly.
We also invited the irreplaceable: Order of Malta Ireland - Ambulance Corps - Athlone, Westmeath Fire Brigade, Roscommon Civil Defence
Thank you for your support!
Many thanks to Mr Consul Maciej Wójcik and Ms Consul Aleksandra Wójcik for celebrating with us.
Thanks also to our Donors who donated prizes for the raffle:
1️⃣. Monksland Pharmacy Athlone,
2️⃣. Cunningham Pharmacy,
3️⃣. Rustic Roots Restaurant,
4️⃣. Suits District,
5️⃣. Lashes by Alicja,
6️⃣. Mary Kay,
7️⃣. Plywood Little Things
8️⃣. Izabella Wrombel.
Thanks to:
➡️ Jarek from 85DB Studio &Sound System Hire.
➡️ The Polish Song and Dance Ensemble "Koniczyna ".
➡️ The Night Wolves Airsoft Team.
➡️ The WWII Polish Reenactment Group.
➡️ Thanks to all the Children who took part in the Patriotic Song competition.
➡️ Thank you to Roscommon Volunteer Centre for helping us find Volunteers.
We would like to thank our special guests Anna Misiewicz and Malwina Lukaszewka who honoured us with their presence and made the time more special with their performance.
Finally, a big thank you to all the wonderful Volunteers and everyone involved in the preparation - without you we couldn't have done it! THANK YOU ❤️