Galway is taking centre stage at Poland's "Off to Ireland Festival" over the next few days.
The festival takes place in Lodz, Poland's creative capital - and is held with the support of the office of the Mayor of Galway.
Led by Creative Director Ivonka Kwiek, the festival will transform the iconic OFF Piotrkowska Center into a vibrant "Mini-Galway," showcasing Irish culture, tourism, and business to an audience of thousands.
Folk artist Ruth Dillon and Dara McGee, Director of Áras Éanna, Inis Oírr, will bring the music and visual arts of the West
A Taste of Galway Pop-up Shop will feature well known local brands such as Micil Distillery, Sheridans Cheesemongers, and Builín Blasta.
A dedicated Irish bookshop will showcase titles from the Cló Iar-Chonnacht in Spiddal publishing house, promoting Irish literature and language.
Miniser of State Thomas Byrne will attend the event tomorrow.
