”… the stagnant bay of Marsh’s library where you read the fading prophecies of Joachim Abbas…” Ulysses, Chapter 3, ‘Proteus’
While waiting for his exam results from University College, the young James Joyce visited Marsh’s Library on the 22nd and 23rd of October 1902. He wrote down his address in the Visitors’ Book as ‘7 St Peter’s Terrace, Cabra.’
This year Marsh’s Library will provide a special tour on Saturday, June 14 at 3.00 pm. Guests will see Joyce’s signature in the visitors’ book and the 1589 edition of Joachim Abbas’s book that he read. You will also be able to sit in one of the original chairs at the table where James Joyce consulted these ‘fading prophecies.’
Tickets are €25.
