A Stroll Down Great Brunswick Street

This Bloomsday, Olann Glas will celebrate James Joyce’s Ulysses with a unique event honouring our street’s literary past. On June 16th from 12 to 6pm, Pearse Street will become Great Brunswick Street once more, as we step back in time to 1904 Dublin — the setting of Joyce’s iconic novel.

Guests will be invited to explore our tailoring studio transformed into an Edwardian-style experience, complete with:

Joycean Styling Corner

Visitors will enjoy tailored consultations and a look at period-inspired fashion — the kind Leopold Bloom or Stephen Dedalus might have worn — alongside demonstrations of traditional techniques still alive in our craft today.

Guided Literary Moments

Throughout the day, we will present live readings from the Hades episode of Ulysses, where Bloom crosses Great Brunswick Street. These performances will connect the physical street outside our doors with the Dublin of Joyce’s imagination.

Stitch in Time Workshop

A hands-on demonstration of early 20th-century tailoring methods will give attendees a glimpse into the making of garments in Joyce’s time.

Participants will take home a small keepsake — a fabric swatch bookmark featuring a quote from the novel.

The Brunswick Display

Our shop window will feature a special Bloomsday exhibit, showcasing historical images of Pearse Street and curated passages from Ulysses that reference the area.

Joyce & Gin (or Tea)

Guests can relax with a complimentary cup of tea or a Joyce-inspired gin cocktail as they soak in the atmosphere.

Join us on June 16th for a celebration of literature, history, and craft — where the past will be stitched into the present. For more information, please visit https://www.olannglas.com/editorial.

The event is free and open to the public.