Ireland in Poland
The ties between Ireland and Poland - politically, economically, and above all in people-to-people connections, have never been stronger.
We work closely together for peace and prosperity in our shared home in the European Union.
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The links between Ireland and Poland go back centuries, and we have long drawn inspiration from each other’s striving for freedom and independence through history.
The Irish Embassy first opened in Warsaw in 1990, and Poland joined the European Union under Ireland’s Presidency in 2004.
As members of the EU, our countries work very closely together on common EU challenges. We are united in support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, with both our countries hosting tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees.
Growing links
Today, there are almost 100,000 Polish people in Ireland, and Polish is our most third most spoken language after English and Irish. Poland meanwhile has become a very popular destination for Irish tourists and students.
Growing links between our countries have also been reflected in trade and investment. Bilateral trade grew to over €7.4 billion by 2022, and is increasing by around 20% annually.
100,000+
Polish people live in Ireland
€7.4 billion+
in bilateral trade in 2022
1990
The year the first Irish Embassy in Warsaw opened
Embassy of Ireland, Poland
The Embassy works to:
- promote and protect Irish interests in Poland
- strengthen political and economic relationships
- support the Irish community
- advance cultural ties and promote the Irish arts.
Our partners
The Embassy works closely with Irish State Agencies in Poland and at home, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers, and existing and potential customers throughout the world.