Bloomsday Villages: Sandycove and Glasthule

Sandycove and Glasthule Bloomsday Schedule from Friday 13th until Monday 16th 2025 

 In conjunction with the James Joyce Tower, the Eagle will be serving the Telemachus Breakfast from Monday 9th June until Monday 16th June. James Joyce Tower ‘Telemachus’ 9.30am + 11am daily – 40 minutes run time 

Friday 13th June 

9:30 -12.15pm Telemachus Breakfast at the Eagle 

11:00 – 12:30pm Join us for Telemachus Readings and Discussion at the Eagle, 
                                led by Andrew Basquille, accompanied by the Sandycove Readers 

Evening Gala Dinner at Killiney Castle in aid of Dublin Neurological Institute  

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Saturday 14 June 

11.30am On stage at the Eagle – ‘Strolling thru Ulysses’ 
                  written and performed by Robert Gogan 

Free, registration essential via www.theeagle.ie 

 Duration: 75/80mins – Over 16’s only 

Strolling Through Ulysses! is a one-man show that tells the fun-filled story of Bloomsday – June 16th, 1904—the iconic day on which James Joyce’s Ulysses is based. 

 Given the burnished Victorian interior of the pub and Gogan’s pitch-perfect balancing of narrator, actor and observer, it turned out to be a wonderfully bawdy experience – and one that certainly enlivened our dinner conversation afterwards. – The Irish Independent

 2 pm Gather at the Eagle to experience ‘Drumcondra Joycean Jaunts’  

Free, registration is essential via www.theeagle.ie 

 Join us for a delightful stroll through the charming gem of Sandycove, as we make our way from Lower Glasthule to Upper Glasthule, celebrating everything Joycean. Along the way, we’ll be accompanied by a lively group of characters reciting poetry, singing songs, and sharing stories related to James Augustine Aloysius Joyce. A joyful atmosphere is guaranteed! Jollification is the order of the day 

9.30 pm Enjoy jazz and swing from the Amorim Trio at the Eagle  

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Sunday 15th June  

12 pm Join us for ‘Seven Scenes from Ulysses’ 
             as we set off from outside Cavistons Restaurant 

Leopold Bloom – Les Doherty
Molly Bloom / Mrs. Josie Breen – Elaine Reddy
Stephen Dedalus – Seán McDermott 

 Free, registration is essential via www.theeagle.ie 

 Take a stroll through the charming streets of Glasthule as you witness seven pivotal scenes from Ulysses come to life alongside Leopold Bloom and other characters from the novel. 

 12-6pm Enjoy a pre- Bloomsday BBQ from 12-6 pm at 64 Wine featuring
                live ‘French Hot Jazz’ from 4pm until 6pm 

2-4 pm The Jazz Session at Cavistons 

Celebrate Father’s Day in style. Head to Cavistons for a delightful lunch complemented by the enchanting sounds of Richie Buckley, Simon Morgan  and Drazen Derek 

4-6 pm Get on your feet with live ‘French Hot Jazz’ at 64 Wines. 

5-7 pm Follow the music by strolling over to the Eagle 

Relax back and enjoy listening to a swing and jazz set from the Susan Porter Trio  

8-10 pm Enjoy the beautiful voice of Paul McGuiness performing at the Eagle 

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 Monday 16th June – Bloomsday 

7.30-9.30 am Joycean Breakfast at Cavistons 

7:30–12.15 pm Telemachus Breakfast at The Eagle 

10-10:30 am Trumpeter, Niall O’Sullivan heralds the celebrations 

Ribbon cutting by An Cathaoirleach 

Gorgonzola cutting by Jennifer Carol McNeill  

 Fitzgerald’s Pub will be open from early til late; pop by for a drink and a great time 

 Mid-Morning Readings from Barry McGovern, Phelim Drew + others 

10-7pm Head to 64 Wines for delicious food and beverages whilst enjoying the live performances from the stage 

10-6pm Enjoy the vibe outside Mitchells as you sip wine and soak up the atmosphere 

12-1pm Join the fun with the Ukelele Hooley playing at 64 Wines 

12-2pm Head to Mitchells for a guitar and fiddle session 

12-2pm The Luke Cosgrave Session delight us with their blend of trad and folk 

2pm onwards Enjoy acapella group, The Brook Singers popping up at 
                            different locations across the village 

 2-4pm Sit back and relax as you enjoy jazz from members of the 
               New Café Orchestra on stage 

3-5pm Follow the sounds of Luke Cosgrave & co into the Eagle  

4-5pm Back to the stage for The Classical Hour with Simon Morgan, Sandra Oman, 
             Shauna Buckingham and Vincent Lynch 

6-8pm Continue the celebrations into the night with a lively Irish ballad session with 
              The Auld Triangle at the Eagle 

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