For Your Freedom & Ours

Today we had the privilege of spending time with Polish children from Cross Cultural Polish Academy in Banbridge on a living history lesson — discovering the graves of Polish Second World War heroes in Glenavy and exploring Irish aviation history at the Ulster Aviation Society. It was truly uplifting to see young children from the Polish community being taught about their heritage and history in such a meaningful way. A heartfelt well done to the school from Banbridge for such a wonderful initiative!

We are looking for up to 10 members of the Polish community who would like to help design and develop an exhibition together with the Ulster Museum. This exhibition will be showcased in Belfast starting on the 14th of November 2026. If you're interested, please see more information below.

Szukamy do 10 członków polskiej społeczności, którzy chcieliby pomóc w stworzeniu wystawy wspólnie z Ulster Museum, Belfast. Ta wystawa będzie prezentowana w Belfaście od 14 listopada 2026 roku. Jeśli jesteś zainteresowany, sprawdź info poniżej

"Roots & Wings - A Celebration of Heritage and Community”
Call for Participants/Zaproszenie do udziału

[PL] Zachęcamy do udziału w nowo powstałej współpracy z UUlster Museum, Belfast której celem jest stworzenie wystawy koncentrującej się na historii polskiej społeczności w Irlandii Północnej pod roboczym tytułem - "Roots & Wings - A Celebration of Heritage and Community”. Głównym celem tego projektu jest przedstawienie losów Polaków mieszkających w Irlandii Północnej w formie wystawy, która znajdzie swoje miejsce w Muzeum Ulster.

Szukamy do 10 kreatywnych osób z polskiej społeczności, które będą odpowiedzialne za stworzenie wystawy, będą decydować o jej formie oraz treści. Ponieważ będzie to współpraca między uczestnikami a muzeum, wymagana jest komunikatywna znajomość języka angielskiego; w razie potrzeby obecny będzie tłumacz.

Uczestnicy wezmą udział w maksymalnie sześciu sesjach, każda trwająca trzy godziny, w okresie od 15 maja (sobota) do 26 września. Planujemy inaugurację wystawy na 14 listopada 2026 roku.

Jeśli znasz kogoś, kto mógłby być zainteresowany tą możliwością, lub jeśli uważasz, że to oferta dla Ciebie, skontaktuj się z nami pod adresem [email protected] do 10 maja 2026 roku. Osoby, które nie brały wcześniej udziału w podobnym projekcie, będą miały pierwszeństwo udziału. Zapraszamy!

Call for Participants

[EN]We are calling for participants to take part in our newly established collaboration with the Ulster Museum, which aims to develop an exhibition focusing on the history of the Polish community in Northern Ireland under the working title "Roots & Wings - A Celebration of Heritage and Community." The main purpose of this project is to showcase stories of Polish people living in Northern Ireland. The Ulster Museum has kindly designated an exhibition space for this project.

We are looking to recruit up to 10 creative individuals from the Polish community who will play a key role in deciding on the exhibition's content and shaping its final form. Since this will be a collaboration between the participants and the Museum, a communicative level of English is required; however, an interpreter will be present if needed.

Participants will attend up to six sessions, each lasting three hours, between May 15th (Saturday) and September 26th. We aim to launch the exhibition on November 14th, 2026. If you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity, or if you believe it is suitable for you, please contact us at [email protected] by May 10th, 2026. Priority will be given to individuals who have not participated in a similar project before.

CConsulate General of the Republic of Poland in BelfastJJerome Mullen - Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in NIFFor Your Freedom & OursPPolish Community Association BelfastPPolska Szkoła ”Polca” w Belfaście / Polca SchoolPPolish Saturday School in BelfastCCooltura Polish Community CentrePPolish Society BelfastMMade in Poland PACTSSport Association Polonia N.IPPolish Sisterhood - Siostrzany Krąg Kobiet, BelfastPPolska Szkoła Uzupełniająca w NewryPPolish AbroadPPolska Szkoła Sobotnia DungannonDDom Polski Belfast NNa Ludowo - Polish Folk InitiativePPolish Anglers Northern Ireland - CommunityPPolska Szkoła Sobotnia Dungannon

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We had an amazing time supporting Gropa Północ during their 2026 Motorcycle Season Opening at the Ulster Aviation Society today. It was a fantastic day with great attendance, not just from Northern Ireland but also from as far away as Athlone and Cork. The Ulster Aviation Society was the perfect venue for the event, showcasing an impressive collection of aircraft in the background, which added to the excitement of the motorbikes.

During the event, Group Północ managed to raise £1,288 and €200 donated to the Society, along with two bottles of well-tested Polish "cough medicine". We cannot emphasise enough how outstanding the support from the Ulster Aviation Society has been every time we wish to organise an event or visit. A big thank you to Ray and his team for their incredible support.

We would also like to thank you Consul General of the Republic of Poland Grzegorz Sala and Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast for supporting the indicative.

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[EN] We would like to remind you that the Family Picnic with Grupa Północ is happening tomorrow. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the Ulster Aviation Society from 12 noon. To access the Ulster Aviation Society from Halftown Road, please proceed to Gate 3 (see attached picture). Once you reach the gate, please follow the signs for Ulster Aviation Society. If you encounter any issues finding the site, please call Maciek at 07930476649.

[PL] Chcielibyśmy przypomnieć, że jutro odbędzie się rodzinny piknik z Grupą Północ w Ulster Aviation Society od godziny 12:00. Aby dostać się do Ulster Aviation Society z Halftown Road, prosimy kierować się do Bramy Nr 3 (zobacz załączone zdjęcie). Po dotarciu do bramy, prosimy podążać za znakami wskazującymi Ulster Aviation Society. Jeśli napotkają Państwo jakiekolwiek trudności ze znalezieniem miejsca, prosimy o kontakt pod numer 07930476649 - Maciek

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast

TYPHOON FLYING IN NI TODAY
Keep your eyes peeled for *one* Typhoon FGR4 aircraft from 1 (F) Squadron who will be low flying over Northern Ireland as part of their training.

They are expected to fly over NI from 1534 entering from around the Giants’ Causeway direction travelling South over Lough Neagh.

The aircraft will then head East at approx 1540, to fly over the old RAF Long Kesh site, home of the Ulster Aviation Society at approx 1545, before continuing East over Lisburn as they leave NI at approx 1550.

1 (F) Squadron is based at RAF Lossiemouth, one of two Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations in the UK. It's the world's oldest flying squadron in service

*As ever please note all of the timings are approximate and subject to change*

April is just around the corner, so it’s time to start promoting the event we are helping to organise: the Polish Picnic at the Ulster Aviation Society in Lisburn, which will mark the opening of the 2026 motorbike season with Grupa Północ. The Family Picnic will be held at the Lisburn-based Ulster Aviation Society, a local gem and the best aviation museum on the island of Ireland. It holds an extensive collection of civilian and military aircraft, as well as the Polish Room and an exhibition created to tell the story of the impact made by the Polish Air Force in the Second World War. The society also features aircraft simulators, allowing visitors a glimpse of flying some of the iconic aircraft. This event is open to anyone and, importantly, it is free of charge. However, all income generated from the BBQ will be donated to support the Ulster Aviation Society. We are very welcome to join Grupa Północ and For Your Freedom & Ours on the day.

This event is supported by Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Belfast