Special events to mark Polish Independence Day

The Midlands Polish Community is inviting people to attend the annual Polish Independence Day celebrations in Drum Community Centre, Athlone this Sunday, November 5, from 12pm to 4pm.

The event will feature a traditional singing of the Polish national anthem and a performance from Anna Misiewicz along with an Independence Run for Children and a singing competition. A Polish WWII reenactment group will also be on hand on the day along with some arts and crafts stalls.

There will be Polish BBQ with famous sausages and a cake and coffee van. Garda community patrol car and Civil Defence from Roscommon and Fire Brigade from Westmeath will also be present on the day.

The Midlands Polish Community has thanked the Polish Embassy in Dublin for supporting the event along with Athlone Town Council and Drum Community Centre for their support.

On Saturday, November 11 they are also hoping to see the Athlone Railway Bridge being lit in the Polish national colours of white and red.

National Independence Day in Poland is a significant day in the Polish calendar every year. Families and friends come together to mark the occasion with food, music and traditional ceremonies.

The day is an opportunity for the people of Poland to gather, commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty and remember their shared history.

Poland regained independence on November 11, 1918 after the Great War and the country commemorates this date and celebrates the occasion worldwide.

This is also a national holiday in Poland.

For more information see the Midlands Polish Community Facebook page.