This June and early July, the Embassy of Ireland in Mexico, in collaboration with Biblioteca Vasconcelos and the Evan Boland-Anne Enright Irish Studies Chair UNAM, presents Bloomsday & Beyond: Celebrating Ireland, the Island of Writers — a series of events that highlight Irish storytelling across generations, languages, and forms. From academic lectures and exhibitions to musical performances, children’s workshops and a digital book giveaway, we invite everyone to discover the magic of Irish literature.
The full programme can be viewed here.
“Bloomsday 2025: Joyce en la escena mexicana” in collaboration with Evan Boland-Anne Enright Irish Studies Chair at UNAM
📍 Irish Embassy, details and registration 🖋️: bloomsday.eventbrite.ie
📅 Thursday, 12 June – 17:30h, free entrance
A theatrical interpretation of Joyce’s work through the lens of Mexican theatre and the experience of actress Emoé de la Parra.
Irlanda en la Vasconcelos
📍 Mátrix Móvil, Biblioteca Vasconcelos
📅 Saturday, 14 June, 13:00h, free entrance
A literary afternoon for all ages, hosted in the heart of Mexico City’s most iconic library.
– Keynote Lecture by Prof. Greg Toner
Professor Toner, from Queen’s University Belfast and author of The History of Ireland in 100 Words, will share insights into Ireland’s linguistic and cultural past. The talk will be delivered in English with simultaneous Spanish translation.
– Opening of the Exhibition “The History of Ireland in 100 Words”
Official remarks by the Library Director and a representative of the Embassy of Ireland will mark the launch of this traveling exhibition, which brings Irish history and language to life in a unique and accessible way.
The exhibition will be open from the 14 June to 13 July 2025.
– Live Irish Music by Shamrock
Enjoy a traditional Irish music session to round out the day’s programme.
Programación Infantil en la Vasconcelos
Throughout June, the Children’s Section of Biblioteca Vasconcelos will host interactive sessions inspired by Irish folklore, literature, and imagination.
WORKSHOP: My Lucky Baby
For babies under 4 years old
🗓 Saturday 21 & Friday 27, 12:00
📍 Bebeteca
Capacity: 15 pairs (child + adult).
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Irish Bingo
For the whole family
🗓 Saturday 14 & Sunday 15, 14:00 and 16:30
📍 Children’s Room – Workshop Classroom
Capacity: 20 participants per session.
READING CIRCLE: Irish Folklore Tales
Ages 4+
🗓 Friday 20 & 27 at 16:00 | Saturday 21 at 13:00
📍 Children’s Garden
WORKSHOP: Ireland, a Magical Legend
Ages 6–12
🗓 Thursday 19 & Saturday 21, 16:30
📍 Workshop Classroom
WORKSHOP: Among Fairies and Leprechauns…
🗓 Friday 27 at 13:00 (ages 3–6)
🗓 Saturday 28 at 14:00 (ages 6–12)
No prior registration required – just arrive 15 minutes before each session.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Digital Book Giveaway
As part of the Bloomsday celebrations, the Embassy of Ireland is delighted to partner with UNAM and Biblioteca Vasconcelos for a digital book giveaway. A curated selection of works by contemporary Irish authors — including Sally Rooney, Anna Burns, and Lucy Caldwell — will be made available to readers in Mexico, helping to share the living voices of Irish literature today.
Conversatorio “De Joyce a Tóibín: El tiempo y la memoria en la literatura irlandesa.
📍 Mezzanine Norte, Biblioteca Vasconcelos
📅 Saturday, 5 July, 16:00h, free entrance
A literary afternoon for all ages, focused on 3 tales written by emblematic Irish authors:
- The Dead by James Joyce
- Two Women by Colm Tóibín
- Night Swim by Anne Enright
For more information, please check here:
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
https://www.bibliotecavasconcelos.gob.mx/
Evan Boland-Anne Enright Irish Studies Chair UNAM