The Bloomsday Festival is a world famous literary street carnival in honour of James Joyce and his famous novel Ulysses that was set in Dublin on 16 June 1904. Experiencing Bloomsday in Dublin puts you at the heart of a moment in the Irish psyche. Since Bloomsday was first celebrated in Dublin in 1954, the Bloomsday Festival […]
Category archives: Bloomsday in Ireland
Bloomsday Interview: Stephen Fry with David Norris – Listen Now!
On Bloomsday 2015 the James Joyce Centre hosted a very special Bloomsday Interview featuring Stephen Fry in conversation with Senator David Norris. The discussion was held at the O’Reilly Theatre in Joyce’s alma mater Belvedere College, just up the street from the Centre. Over 520 people packed into the theatre to listen to two incredible […]
Guest Blog: Bloomsday Survival Kit – At It Again!
Each month At it Again! who created “Romping through Dublin – Ulysses the Manual” provide an insight into the motivation and method behind their work. This month they reflect on…. Bloomsday Highlights! Here at At it Again! Headquarters in Dublin, we’re enjoying the memories of this year’s Bloomsday celebrations in Dublin. It’s a unique festival. […]
Other Bloomsday Events in Dublin City
Lincoln’s Inn In this authentic and historic Victorian bar, one will enjoy decorative bicycles of the time and the greatest and warmest hospitality. Bloomsday lunch served all day from midday. Nora Barnacle’s stew in the original venue that Joyce courted Nora Barnacle. Lincoln’s Inn will be open from 11.30 till late thoughout the festivities. €8 […]
Bloomsday in the Greater Dublin Area
Howth Bloomsday Breakfast tickets on sale in aid of Howth RNLI. Bloomsday Breakfast will be held on Saturday 16 June in Howth Yacht Club at 11am in aid of Howth RNLI. Celebrations will begin with the arrival of Molly Bloom on a horse and cart. Guests will toast James Joyce with Prosecco. The Ulysses inspired […]