“Ptasie Mleczko,” “Schabowy” or “Pierogi”? Polish Foods and Dishes in Ireland

Following the accession of ten Central and Eastern European countries to the European Union in 2004, Ireland witnessed the influx of migrants, the largest group coming from Poland. To cater for their culinary needs specialized shops and dining establishments started to emerge in cities and towns across Ireland. Well-established supermarket chains, such as, for example, Supervalu, Tesco and Lidl, began selling typical Polish food products that would appeal to this community. Various events celebrating Polish traditions, including culinary ones, have been organized throughout Ireland. Additionally, Polish recipes have often occurred in Irish local and national newspapers. This research, based on various sources, ranging from Polish products available in supermarket chains, menus from Polish restaurants in Ireland, and recipes for Polish dishes featuring in Irish press, aims to answer the following questions: What Polish products are widely available in supermarkets in Ireland? What dishes are served in Polish restaurants in Ireland? What recipes for Polish dishes are offered in selected Irish newspapers?