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Vintage Tea Trips Bloomsday Bus Tour

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Vintage Tea Trips are partnering with the James Joyce Centre and the Bloomsday Festival to host a series of special Bloomsday Afternoon Tea Trips celebrating all things Dublin and James Joyce!

Sip on some delicious tea and indulge in afternoon tea delicacies while diving into the world of Ulysses and exploring the vibrant city that inspired the incredible novel it on this unique and special bus tour.

Whether you are a diehard fan or just curious about this literary masterpiece, this event is perfect for all. Get ready for a fun and enlightening experience that will leave you feeling like a true Dubliner.

Savour all your favourites — freshly made sandwiches, wraps, scones, cakes, and pastries — as your bus travels through Joycean Dublin. Pass sights such as Stephen’s Green, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the grand buildings of Georgian Dublin.

Feel free to dress up in your finest Edwardian garb as you listen to passages of and explanations of Joyce’s classic novel.

There are many Joycean tours of Dublin, but none of them are quite as comfortable and delicious as this one! 10% of all ticket sales will be donated to the James Joyce Centre.

Please note:

  • Tour Dates:
    • June 13th, 14th and 15th at 1.15pm and 3.30pm
    • June 16th at 1.15pm and 3.30pm.
  • The bus is on a strict timetable and can not wait for latecomers. As such, please make arrangements to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
  • The pick-up location is 20-22 St. Stephen’s Green North, Dublin 2, across the road from Stephen Court. The tour ends at St. Stephen’s Green.
  • The tour lasts 70-80 minutes, depending on the traffic.
  • Bus seating is assigned on a first-booked, first-served basis, beginning with filling the upper deck first and then the lower deck. Guests may be required to share a table. For group seating and other options, please email or call the VVT team 72 hours in advance.
  • Any allergies, specific dietary requirements or changes to requirements must be confirmed over email or by phone with the VTT team 72 hours in advance. If the allergy can’t be facilitated, the VVT team will be in contact. For a list of allergens, click this link.
  • For FAQs, click this link.

For more information about Vintage Tea Tours (including full Terms & Conditions), please visit www.vintageteatrips.ie.

Email: teamvtt@vintageteatrips.ie

Phone: 01 255 1777

Bloomsday Breakfast at Belvedere College

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Start Bloomsday the right way at the official Bloomsday Breakfast, hosted by Belvedere Townhouse in collaboration with the James Joyce Centre. Step into the world of Ulysses and celebrate James Joyce with a lively morning of songs, readings, guest speakers, and playful recreations from the novel — all in Joyce’s former schoolhouse that we wrote about in Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

Enjoy the warm company of fellow Joyce enthusiasts as the spirit of Bloomsday comes to life around you. And, of course, no Bloomsday breakfast would be complete without a hearty Full Irish breakfast—including the famous pan-fried kidneys, just as Leopold Bloom enjoyed.

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to celebrate one of Dublin’s most beloved literary traditions.

Tickets are €60. Breakfasts start at 8am and 11am.

Bloomsday at Sweny’s Pharmacy

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This Joycean bijoux has survived since 1847 and today retains all the fixtures and fittings that greeted Ulysses protagonist Leopold Bloom on his day in 1904. Sweny’s welcomes everyone on their Bloomsday adventure: wait by the counter like Bloom, absorbing the authentic atmosphere. Watch the chemist at work with his herbs and ointments and pick up a bar of lemon soap that you can carry with you all day, just like Bloom.

From Wednesday 10 to Tuesday 16 June, readings will take place at 12.30pm from the chapter that made Sweny’s famous, ‘Lotus Eaters’.

Throughout Bloomsday itself there will be merriment into the evening, starting with a Bloomsday Breakfast from 10am at Kennedy’s Pub across the street after which there will be Ulysses performances from our own star actors led by PJ Murphy, followed by an Edwardian sing song.

 

Further information: www.sweny.ie / Instagram: @swenyspharmacydublin

Bloomsday in Greystones

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We’re bringing Bloomsday back to Greystones on Bloomsday, Monday June 16th at 6pm in Zenobia.

We’re even mentioned in Ulysses! Molly was unable to sing in a concert here because she was ‘big’ with child. Renowned actress, Claire Mullan, will perform Molly’s soliloquy, Layla Moroney take us on a meditative stroll through Sandycove-Kingstown with her sound bowls, and Tom Finn will sing a few tunes. Local artists and poets will recapture that Ulysses atmosphere.

Join us for music, singing, readings, and poems, all with a Joycean theme. Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of prosecco or wine, and tapas.

Tickets are €15.

Bloomsday Breakfast in St. Andrew’s Resource Centre

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Join us for a special Bloomsday Breakfast at the St. Andrews Resource Centre at Friday, June 14th at 8am.

We will serve breakfast along with songs and readings. Feel free to dress up in your best Bloomsday attire!

Bloomsday at Gallagher’s Boxty House

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Join us at Gallagher’s Boxty House at Temple Bar this Bloomsday weekend on Sunday, June 15th. We will have a few specials in the restaurant to celebrate the life of James Joyce and his famous book Ulysses. We’ll be serving a special menu with:
– The Ulysses sandwich (soda bread with gorgonzola, lettuce, dijon mustard and butter; our famous boxty fries on the side)
– The Joyce Sour (our classic version of whiskey sour with a touch of red wine)
We will have a performance and reading of Ulysses followed by traditional live music we have every Sunday. For more information, please email us at info@boxtyhouse.ie or call us at 01 677 2762.

Kennedy’s Pub Bloomsday Breakfast

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Join us in Kennedy’s Pub, an iconic 19th century pub on the historic Westland Row, on Bloomsday, Monday, June 16th from 9am as we raise a glass to James Joyce and celebrate Dublin’s most iconic day with traditional Irish breakfast, live readings, and of course, plenty of fun!

Terenure Bloomsday Breakfast

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I Love Terenure invites you to a morning filled with delicious food, great company, and lively conversations. Step back in time this Bloomsday and celebrate James Joyce in true Edwardian style!

Join us for a lively literary morning on Bloomsday, Monday, June 16th at 10am in Eaton 6W in Terenure featuring a special Bloomsday breakfast and the incomparable Robert Gogan and his fast-paced, entertaining romp through Ulysses — a performance not to be missed!

✨ Dress in your Edwardian finest

🍳 Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast

📚 Soak in the stories, wit, and wonder of Joyce

🎩 Meet fellow Joycean fans and neighbours

A morning of delicious food, delightful company, and Dublin’s literary magic awaits. All are welcome!

Registration is free. Payment for the breakfast will be paid directly to the restaurant on the morning.

Bloomsday Villages: Sandycove and Glasthule

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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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Bloomsday at MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

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Come celebrate Bloomsday in MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland on Monday, June 16th. MoLI is situated in the Newman House on St. Stephen’s Green, where James Joyce went to university from 1898 to 1902 when it was the campus of University College. It is also where Stephen Dedalus attends university in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

Set across a single day in Dublin in 1904, James Joyce’s Ulysses continues to captivate and inspire readers and writers across the world. Join us for new perspectives on Joyce and language from writer Naoise Dolan, and experience live music with a glass in hand in our beautiful gardens at our MoLI Bloomsday Party. And don’t forget to catch a glimpse of the very first copy printed of Ulysses, on display at MoLI.

10.30am to 4.30pm: Free Admission

To mark Bloomsday, we are offering free admission to our exhibitions all day. What better time to catch a glimpse of Copy No. 1 of Ulysses– inscribed by Joyce to his patron Harriet Shaw-Weaver – or witness the writer’s manuscripts up close? While there, don’t miss out on our new exhibition on Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis, or our playful collaboration with the annual arts journal HOLY SHOW.

5.30pm to 6.30pm: Dedalus Lecture

This year’s Dedalus Lecture is delivered by novelist, essayist and critic Naoise Dolan (Exciting Times, The Happy Couple). In her lecture, titled ‘The Exophonic Ulysses,” Dolan will weave insights about multilingualism with an understanding of Joyce as a linguist – his love of Italian, French and Latin, and his more fraught relationship with Irish, before offering a broader reflection on adventures in multilingual writing.

Tickets are €20 general, €10 for MoLI Members

7pm to 10pm: MoLI Bloomsday Party

The MoLI Bloomsday Party, presented in partnership with Teeling Distillery, is a guaranteed highlight of the summer in Dublin. The party takes over the entire museum and gardens, with some of the most joyful live music around from Dundalk’s neo-soul band Negro Impacto and Samba D’Brazilis echoes of Brazil. Includes a welcome drink on arrival.

Tickets are €15 general, free for MoLI Members

Tickets are strictly limited and booking is essential. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Bloomsday Festival 2025 Launch & Reception

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Join us at The James Joyce Centre on Wednesday, June 11th at 6.30pm for the formal launch of this year’s Bloomsday Festival and Bloomsday Film Festival!

The Bloomsday Festival is in full-swing this year with up to 100 events on June 11th-16th throughout Dublin. Our reception will feature talks, music, readings and some wine as we celebrate another year of Bloomsday celebrations. Writers Tears will be here with a Whiskey Cocktail reception! Join festival goers around Dublin and the world as we kick off this extraordinary time of the year.

On Bloomsday, we are all Dubliners.

The event is free but booking is essential. Doors open at 6pm.

Bloomsday Afternoon Tea at the Belvedere Hotel

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Enjoy delicious Gorgonzola sandwiches, Banbury Cakes, Rhubarb Tarts, and more sweets and treats inspired by Ulysses whilst tasting fine looseleaf teas.

Celebrate Bloomsday on the 16th of June from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at our Blooms Restaurant, Belvedere Hotel, Great Denmark Street.

Classic Afternoon tea at €30.00 per person. Add a glass of prosecco with Orange Curacao Liqueur for an additional of €9.00 per glass.

T&C:
All reservations shall be fully pre paid by 72 hours prior to the reservation date.
Cancelation policy fully refundable, 48 hours prior to the start time of the event.
Any further information, please, contact reservations@belvederehotel.ie or call (01) 873 7700.

What’s included
Classic Afternoon Tea with Gorgonzola sandwiches, Banbury Cakes, Rhubarb Tarts, and more sweets.

A Stroll Down Great Brunswick Street

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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.

Heigho! Heigho! St. George’s Church Bells

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Hear the bellringers of Christ Church Taney ring the actual bells from James Joyce’s Ulysses on Bloomsday, Monday, June 16th at 3.30pm.

In Ulysses, the bells of St. George’s Church, Hardwicke Street, appear several times starting when Leopold Bloom hears them from his home at 7 Eccles Street:

“A creak and a dark whirr in the air high up. The bells of George’s church. They tolled the hour: loud dark iron. Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Heigho! Quarter to. There again: the overtone following through the air. A third. Poor Dignam!”

In 1990, when St. George’s Church was being sold, the bells were saved by a committee who worked tirelessly to protect them, with storage provided by Taney parishioner George Cooke. This incredible work has ensured that the Christ Church Taney Tower could be a wonderful new home for these very special bells. This Bloomsday, join us for a unique musical event with the bellringers of Taney followed by tea, coffee and a chat until 5pm. After hearing the St. George’s bells being rung from 3.30 to 4.15pm, there will also be an opportunity for visitors to chime a bell.

If you are interested in doing this, please send us an email at taneybellringers@gmail.com.

Heigho! Heigho!

The event is free and open to the public.

Bloomsday at Davy Byrnes

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“He entered Davy Byrnes. Moral pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a drink now and then. But in a leap year once in four. Cashed a cheque for me once.” Ulysses

Davy Byrnes pub opened its doors in 1889. Thirty-one years later it was thrust in to international fame with the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses when Leopold Bloom visits for a glass of burgundy and a gorgonzola cheese sandwich in the ‘Lestrygonians’ episode. Bloom stands and chats with the owner, Davy Byrne, about life and his appetite before continuing on his odyssey. Ever since Bloomsday has been celebrated, Davy Byrnes has been at its heart.

This year, the iconic pub will be hosting an afternoon of festivities to mark the day with music, performances, and readings. Bring Ulysses to life (and order a gorgonzola or two) in this historic city centre environment!

The event is free. No booking required.

Further information: https://davybyrnes.com/

Bloomsday Villages: Sandymount

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Sandymount Community Centre, Sandymount Tidy Towns Community Association in partnership with Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team is proud to present Bloomsday Villages: Sandymount on Monday, June 16th.

11am: Elevenses with Leopold
Venue: Sandymount Community Centre, Newbridge Avenue, Dublin 4
Enjoy an elegant start to your Bloomsday with morning coffee, croissants and a dash of gentle Joycean entertainment. €5 admission with proceeds going to the Centre. Tickets sold at the door.

12.30pm: Seven Scenes from Ulysses
Meeting Point: Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Enjoy a stroll around Sandymount as you watch pivotal scenes from Ulysses come alive in the company of Leopold Bloom and other characters from the book.

The event is free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. For more information, please email info@sandymountcommunitycentre.ie.

Bloomsday Villages: Ranelagh

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Ranelagh Arts Centre in partnership with Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team is proud to present Bloomsday Villages: Ranelagh on Monday, June 16th.

11am: Ranelagh Readings on Bloomsday
Meeting Point: Ranelagh Arts Centre, 6 Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Enjoy a celebratory coffee morning of literature with Anne Haverty, Deirdre Mulrooney and other writers who will be reading from their own works and Joyce’s work. Feel free to bring along your own favourite passages and quotes from Ulysses and join in on the readings!

The events are free and open to the public. Please email info.ranelagharts@gmail.com for more information.

Boulevard Bloom

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“the thoroughfare hitherto known as Cow Parlour off Cork Street be henceforth designated Boulevard Bloom.”

So says former Lord Mayor of Dublin Timothy Harrington in Chapter 15 (‘Circe’) of James Joyce’s Ulysses. And who are we to object?

The Tenters Celebrated Heritage Group cordially invites you to join us in Cow Parlour off Cork Street in Dublin 8 for our Boulevard Bloom event on Bloomsday, Monday, the 16th of June at 10.45am. The morning will start with a brief introduction to the history of Cow Parlour, which has been in existence for at least 300 years. We will then be joined by Mr Harrington, who will propose the renaming of Cow Parlour to ‘Boulevard Bloom.’ We are confident that there will be no objections to the proposal and for it to be carried unanimously. After the official business is completed, we will have a cuppa and cake, seated at linen covered tables more suited to the new Boulevard status of Cow Parlour. Music and singing will of course be the order of the morning.

Each year, we are joined by the 6th Class pupils and their teachers from four of the local National Schools. The children have all submitted written pieces of a journey they have taken. One child from each school to read aloud their individual piece. We will have a reading of Joyce’s fable, The Cat and the Devil (which was originally a letter written to Joyce’s grandson, Stephen).

We are encouraging the wearing of hats to add to the Bloomsday atmosphere. All are welcome. Rest assured, this renaming of Cow Parlour to Boulevard Bloom will only be a temporary one . . . All in the spirit of Leopold Bloom!

The event is free and open to the public.

Bloomsday Breakfast at Belvedere College

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Belvedere College SJ is delighted to host The Bloomsday Breakfast in association with The James Joyce Centre on Monday, 16th June 2025 at 8am and 11am. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to dine in the very rooms where Joyce studied from 1893 to 1898.

Throughout his work, Joyce wrote about his student days at Belvedere College, particularly in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Immerse yourself in the heart of Joycean Dublin, around the corner from where Leopold and Molly Bloom had their home at 7 Eccles Street and close to where Joyce lived until he emigrated with Nora Barnacle in 1904.

Special performances on the day include:
• Dramatic exerts from Ulysses to celebrate the day
• Songs from Ulysses and other works of Joyce
• Special invited guests including The Joyce Family and Lord Mayor of Dublin.
• Ticket price includes admission to the James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin.
Tickets are €60.

Bloomsday Swim at Sandycove Beach

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The Dublin Sea Swimming Club invites you to drive into Ulysses (figuratively) by diving into the waters of Sandycove Beach (literally) on Bloomsday, Sunday June 15th at 1.30pm-4.30pm. Join the likes of Buck Mulligan, who also swam in nearby Forty Foot in the Telemachus episode of Ulysses, and Joyce, who lived by nearby Martello Tower, which served as the basis for the Telemachus episode.

“A voice, sweettoned and sustained, called to him from the sea. Turning the curve he waved his hand. It called again. A sleek brown head, a seal’s, far out on the water, round.”

Straw hats and Joycean attire not compulsory but certainly encouraged. Let’s celebrate Bloomsday by having a swim in Joycean attire.

Read

The final lines of Molly’s soliloquy will be read by the entrance of the James Joyce Tower & Museum.

Swim

Let’s have a dive into the “snotgreen” and “scrotumtightening sea.” The swim is at your own risk! The group has no lifeguards and only arranges the meeting point. Make sure you have enough layers to keep warm before and after the swim, bring something warm to drink too. Some wear wetsuits, others don’t so, some want to swim a bit of distance, others just want dip and get out. It’s your swim, do what you want and meet the group after.

Eat

Having demonstrated our incredible bravery, we will continue our adventure at a local café (time and venue TBC later, will try and source one that hopefully provides Joycean fare). Eating and drinking are at your own risk too.

For more information, please visit https://www.meetup.com/dublin-sea-swimming/events/306887322/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events.

The event is free and open to the public.

Vintage Tea Trips Bloomsday Bus Tour

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The James Joyce Centre is proud to partner with Vintage Tea Trips for a special Bloomsday afternoon tea celebrating all things Dublin and James Joyce! Sip on some delicious tea and delicacies while diving into the world of Ulysses and exploring the vibrant city that inspired it on this special bus tour.

Whether you are a diehard fan or just curious about this literary masterpiece, this event is perfect for all. Get ready for a fun and enlightening experience that will leave you feeling like a true Dubliner.

Afternoon tea is a much-cherished tea-related ritual from the early 1840s that continued well into the Edwardian era, when Ulysses is set. It was a mini-meal to fill the gap between lunch and dinner and was composed of scones with clotted cream and jam, delicately cut sandwiches, sweets and delicious cakes. In this tour, you may choose from a traditional, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy free or vegan afternoon tea.

Savour all your favourites — freshly made sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries — as your bus travels through downtown Dublin. Pass sights such as Stephen’s Green, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the grand buildings of Georgian Dublin.

Our tour guide Hannah (aka Woman in Wool) will point out the varoius references of these places in Ulysses. Feel free to dress up in your finest Edwardian garb as you listen to passages of and explanations of Joyce’s classic novel.

There are many Joycean tours of Dublin, but none of them are quite as comfortable and delicious as this one!

Please note:

  • Tour Dates: June 13th, 14th and 15th at 1.15pm and June 16th at 1.15pm and 3.30pm.
  • The bus is on a strict timetable and can not wait for latecomers. As such, please make arrangements to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
  • The pick-up location is 20-22 St. Stephen’s Green North, Dublin 2, across the road from Stephen Court. The tour ends at St. Stephen’s Green.
  • The tour lasts 70-80 minutes, depending on the traffic.
  • Bus seating is assigned on a first-booked, first-served basis, beginning with filling the upper deck first and then the lower deck. Guests may be required to share a table. For group seating and other options, please email or call the VVT team 72 hours in advance.
  • Any allergies, specific dietary requirements or changes to requirements must be confirmed over email or by phone with the VTT team 72 hours in advance. If the allergy can’t be facilitated, the VVT team will be in contact. For a list of allergens, click this link.
  • For FAQs, click this link.

For more information about Vintage Tea Tours (including full Terms & Conditions), please visit www.vintageteatrips.ie.

Email: teamvtt@vintageteatrips.ie

Phone: 01 255 1777

Bloomsday Villages: Ringsend & Irishtown

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The Ringsend & District Historical Society in partnership with Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team and with support by the Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre is proud to present Bloomsday Villages: Ringsend & Irishtown on June 12-16th. Ringsend is where James Joyce and Nora Barnacle had their first date on June 16th, 1904. the date on which Ulysses is set. What better way to celebrate Bloomsday than to spend it where it all began!

Thursday, 12th June

7pm: Launch of the Ringsend Bloomsday Festival 2025
Venue: Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Start your Bloomsday adventures early with an evening of poetry and short story readings from local writers including local school students who are participating in this year’s “Writer’s Adventure” intergenerational project.

Friday, 13th June

11am: Tour of St. Matthews Church
Venue: St. Matthews Church, Irishtown Road, Dublin 4
Take a tour of the historic and recently renovated St. Matthews Church and its graveyard with Trevor James.


Saturday, 14th June 

11am: Ringsend 1904
Venue: Ringsend Library, Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Take a trip back in time with local historian, Eddie Bohan for a lecture on Ringsend during the days of Ulysses.


12.15pm: Ringsend & Docklands Walking Tour
Meeting Point: Ringsend Library Plaza, Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Take a stroll with local historian, Eamonn Bohan, as he explores Joyce’s connections to the local area.

2pm: Bloomsday Folk & Ballad Session
Venue: Ringsend Library Plaza, Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Enjoy a two hour open air music session with live performances from the likes of Mick the Busker, Carmel Weafer and local balladeers, The Pullovers.

Sunday, 15th June


9.30am: Bloomsday Boat Trip
Meeting Point: Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club, Pigeon House Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Hop on board the ‘St. Brigid’ for a one hour trip around Dublin Bay and hear about the history of the Bay with Richie Saunders and Cormac Louth. Bonus live music on offer too! *Advance booking is essential. For bookings, please email ringsenddistricthistorical@gmail.com.

Monday, 16th June


10.45am: Joycean Procession
Meeting Point: Outside St. Patrick’s Church, Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Don your Edwardian garb and follow a Horse Drawn Carriage past Strasburg Terrace to the Joyce Bench in Ringsend Park, the location of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle’s very first date.

12pm: Bloomsday Brunch
Venue: Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre, Thorncastle Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Enjoy a chat and refreshments outdoors to a backdrop of jazz from the Emilie Conway Duo, some street theatre and literary readings.

For more information, please email ringsenddistricthistorical@gmail.com.

The events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

Sweet Lemony Wax: Bloomsday at Sweny’s Pharmacy

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Sweny’s Pharmacy is famously featured in the fifth episode of Ulysses, “Lotus Eaters.” This delightful little shop has survived since 1847 and today still has all its original fixtures and fittings. Now run by volunteers, Sweny’s opens its doors to welcome people on their Bloomsday adventure. Wait by the counter like Leopold Bloom, absorbing the authentic atmosphere. Watch the chemist at work with his herbs and ointments among “all his alabaster lilypots.” Pick up a bar of lemon soap (“sweet lemony wax”) that you can carry with you all day, just like Bloom. Get involved in a reading of Ulysses, enjoy a cup of tea and share epic tales about your own life. You might even get a chance to join in an Edwardian singsong.

From Wednesday 11 to Monday 16 June, a performance and reading will take place in Sweny’s at 12.30pm from “Lotus Eaters.”

On Bloomsday itself, there will be merriment in this hidden Joycean gem throughout the day and into the evening, starting with a Bloomsday Breakfast from 10am at Kennedy’s Pub across the street at which there will be readings and performances.

Further information can be found on www.sweny.ie.

The events are free and open to the public.

Bloomsday in Kells

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The Kells Arts Club is proud to host the Bloomsday Joycean Breakfast on Sunday, June 16th at 10.30am at the Bookmarket Café. Join us for a Joycean breakfast with songs and poetry. Dress up in your finest Edwardian attire!

We will meet at Parnell Garden at 10.30am. Bookmarket at 11am. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/KellsArtsClub/.

Tickets are €13 for members, €17 for non-members.

Bloomsday Breakfast in St. Andrews Resource Centre

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Join us for a special Bloomsday Breakfast at the St. Andrews Resource Centre at Friday the 14th of June at 8am.

We will serve breakfast along with songs and readings.

Feel free to dress up in your best Bloomsday attire!

Bloomsday at Gallagher’s Boxty House

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Join us at Gallagher’s Boxty House at Temple Bar this Bloomsday weekend. We will have a few specials in the restaurant to celebrate the life of James Joyce and his famous book Ulysses. We’ll be serving a special menu with:
– The Ulysses sandwich (soda bread with gorgonzola, lettuce, dijon mustard and butter; our famous boxty fries on the side)
– The Joyce Sour (our classic version of whiskey sour with a touch of red wine)
At 12pm on Bloomsday, Sunday, June 16th, we will have a performance and reading of Ulysses followed by traditional live music we have every Sunday. For more information, please email us at info@boxtyhouse.ie or call us at 01 677 2762.

Bloomsday in Dunshaughlin

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Join the Dunshaughlin Players on Bloomsday, Sunday June 16th for fun and mayham in Dunshaughlin, County Meath. The Players and friends will be acting out some of the Ulysses stories at locations on the Main Street, starting at Lidl carpark at 2pm and strolling up to the Pastoral Centre for tea/coffee and music and the Curlew Theatre’s play NORAMOLLYANNALIVIALUCIA.

Free to join. Donations are welcome!

Bloomsday Swim at Sandycove Beach

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The Dublin Sea Swimming Club invites you to drive into Ulysses (figuratively) by diving into the waters of Sandycove Beach (literally) on Bloomsday, Sunday June 16th at 10am-1pm. Join the likes of Buck Mulligan, who also swam in nearby Forty Foot in the Telemachus episode of Ulysses, and Joyce, who lived by nearby Martello Tower, which served as the basis for the Telemachus episode.

“A voice, sweettoned and sustained, called to him from the sea. Turning the curve he waved his hand. It called again. A sleek brown head, a seal’s, far out on the water, round.”

Straw hats and Joycean attire not compulsory but certainly encouraged. Let’s celebrate Bloomsday by having a swim in Joycean attire.

Read

The final lines of Molly’s soliloquy will be read by the entrance of the James Joyce Tower & Museum.

Swim

Let’s have a dive into the “snotgreen” and “scrotumtightening sea.” The swim is at your own risk! The group has no lifeguards and only arranges the meeting point. Make sure you have enough layers to keep warm before and after the swim, bring something warm to drink too. Some wear wetsuits, others don’t so, some want to swim a bit of distance, others just want dip and get out. It’s your swim, do what you want and meet the group after.

Eat

Having demonstrated our incredible bravery, we will continue our adventure at a local café (time and venue TBC later, will try and source one that hopefully provides Joycean fare). Eating and drinking are at your own risk too.

For more information, please visit https://www.meetup.com/dublin-sea-swimming/events/301116448/.

The event is free.

Bloomsday Villages: Sandymount

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Sandymount Community Centre, Sandymount Tidy Towns Community Association in partnership with Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team is proud to present Bloomsday Villages: Sandymount on Sunday, June 16th.

11am: Elevenses with Leopold
Venue: Sandymount Community Centre, Newbridge Avenue, Dublin 4
Enjoy an elegant start to your Bloomsday with morning coffee, croissants and a dash of gentle Joycean entertainment. €5 admission with proceeds going to the Centre. Tickets are sold at the door.

1pm: Ulysses Goes Wild in Sandymount
Meeting Point: Sandymount Green, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Join author of “Wild Dublin”, Eanna Ní Lamhna, star of RTÉ’s The Mooney Show and Virgin Media’s The Six O’Clock Show, for a 60-minute nature tour inspired by the “marriage of trees” from the Cyclops episode of Ulysses. This event will be followed by some street theatre in the village. The event is free and open to the public.

Bloomsday at Buck Mulligan’s

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Celebrate Bloomsday at Buck Mulligan’s in Dún Laoighaire!

This year’s Bloomsday collides with our music showcase on Sundays, meaning there will be a line up of unique and exciting talents in traditional dress. We have just booked “The Gramophone Social” from 1pm-3pm, playing genuine original records from the early 1900s.

The day will feature some exciting signature cocktails including the ‘Nora’, our gin and elderflower sour to add to the festivities. We are also giving away pints for the customers in dress and will have prizes for best dressed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Boulevard Bloom

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“the thoroughfare hitherto known as Cow Parlour off Cork Street be henceforth designated Boulevard Bloom.”

So says former Lord Mayor of Dublin Timothy Harrington in James Joyce’s Ulysses. And who are we to object?

On Thursday 13th of June, ‘The Tenters Celebrated’ heritage group would like to cordially invite you to join us in Cow Parlour off Cork Street in Dublin 8 for our Boulevard Bloom event. The morning will start with a brief introduction to the history of Cow Parlour, which has been in existence for at least 300 years. We will then be joined by Mr Harrington, who will propose the renaming of Cow Parlour to ‘Boulevard Bloom’. We are confident that there will be no objections to the proposal and for it to be carried unanimously. After the official business is completed, we will have a cuppa and cake, seated at linen covered tables more suited to the new Boulevard status of Cow Parlour. Music and singing will of course be the order of the morning.

We are encouraging the wearing of hats to add to the Bloomsday atmosphere. All are welcome. Rest assured, this renaming of Cow Parlour to Boulevard Bloom will only be a temporary one……All in the spirit of Leopold Bloom!

Bloomsday Festival 2024 Launch & Reception

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Come join us at the James Joyce Centre on Tuesday, June 11th at 6pm for the formal launch of this year’s Bloomsday Festival. The Bloomsday Festival is in full-swing this year with close to one-hundred separate events on June 11th-16th throughout Dublin. Our reception will feature talks and readings (and some wine!) as we celebrate another year of Bloomsday celebrations. We will be joined by British artist Jo Hamill as she introduces our new art exhibition Gutter Words. French artist Rémi Rousseau will also be on hand as he introduces his new art exhibition Ulysses: Illustrations. Join festival goers around Dublin and the world as we kick off this extraordinary time of the year!

The event is free but booking is essential.

Bloomsday at Blooms: Afternoon Tea at the Belvedere Hotel

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Experience a unique afternoon tea this Bloomsday, the 16th of June from 1:30 to 3:30pm at our Blooms Restaurant in the Belvedere Hotel, Great Denmark Street.

Enjoy delicious gorgonzola sandwiches, banbury cakes, rhubarb tarts, and more sweets and treats inspired by Ulysses whilst tasting fine loose-leaf teas. Add a glass of prosecco with orange curacao liqueur (Joyce’s favourite drink) for an additional €8.

Tickets are €30. To book, click the link or call us at (01) 873 7700.

Bloomsday at MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

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Come celebrate Bloomsday in MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland on St. Stephen’s Green. MoLI is situated in the Newman House, where James Joyce (and Stephen Dedalus) went to university when it was the campus of University College.

5PM: Dedalus Lecture with Fintan O’Tolle

Journalist and author Fintan O’Toole delivers the museum’s annual lecture inspired by Ulysses.

Fintan O’Toole is a writer and author. His books include We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958, Heroic Failure: Brexit and the Politics of Pain, and Ship of Fools: How Stupidity and Corruption Sank the Celtic Tiger. A member of the Royal Irish Academy, he is a winner of the European Press Prize and the Orwell Prize. He is also professor of Irish letters at Princeton University.

Tickets are €18.

7-10PM: MoLI Bloomsday Garden Party

Round off your Bloomsday celebrations at the MoLI Bloomsday Garden Party – held across the museum’s beautiful exhibitions and gardens. Celebrate 102 years of Joyce’s Ulysses with a glass in hand, and live music from Ireland’s most exciting musicians and rappers, whose adventure with language echoes Joyce’s own fearlessness with words. A guaranteed highlight of the summer!

Includes a welcome drink on arrival. Presented in partnership with the Dublin Liberties Distillery. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Offica has redefined what it means to be an Irish rapper, breaking records with a run of classic singles and game-changing freestyles. He has carved a niche for himself by seamlessly incorporating Irish and Yoruba slang into his lyrics, providing a unique window into his culture and identity. Watch video

Celine is a talented musician known for her unique style and storytelling in true rap. She has gained a strong following for her emotional lyrics and captivating performances. Watch video

Emmy Shigeta is a Japanese DJ whose love for music developed while working in a record store in Tokyo. Now based in Dublin, she loves to play ambient (環境音楽), city pop, and the latest underground J-pop in various venues and on her monthly Dublin Digital Radio show.

Tickets are €24.

Bloomsday at Davy Byrnes

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“He entered Davy Byrnes. Moral pub. He doesn’t chat. Stands a drink now and then. But in a leap year once in four. Cashed a cheque for me once.” Ulysses

Davy Byrnes pub opened its doors in 1889. Thirty-one years later it was thrust in to international fame with the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses when Leopold Bloom visits for a glass of burgundy and a gorgonzola cheese sandwich in the ‘Lestrygonians’ episode. Bloom stands and chats with the owner, Davy Byrne, about life and his appetite before continuing on his odyssey. Ever since Bloomsday has been celebrated, Davy Byrnes has been at its heart.

This year, the iconic pub will be hosting an afternoon of festivities to mark the day with music, performances, and readings. Bring Ulysses to life (and order a gorgonzola or two) in this historic city centre environment!

The event is free. No booking required.

Further information: https://davybyrnes.com/

Bloomsday Villages: Ringsend/Irishtown

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The Ringsend & District Historical Society in partnership with Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Team is proud to present Bloomsday Villages: Ringsend/Irishtown on June 15th and 16th. Ringsend is where James Joyce and Nora Barnacle had their first date on June 16th, 1904 — the date on which Ulysses is set. What better way to celebrate Bloomsday than to spend it where it all began!

Saturday, June 15th  

11 am: Ringsend Library
A lecture by the DCC Historian in Residence Cormac Moore, ‘The Life of Constance Markievicz’

12pm: Ringsend Library
A walking Tour with Eddie Bohan, ‘In The Footsteps of Joyce 1904.’ Departs & ends at the Ringsend Library.

1.30pm: Bus Tour
A 45-minute bus tour courtesy of the Big Bus Open Top. The tour takes place in Sandymount Strand, the Green and Irishtown.

3pm: Ringsend Library
An outdoor ballad/folksong session.

Sunday, June 16th  

10.30am: Thorncastle Street
A horse and carriage parade to Ringsend Park, departing from Thorncastle Street. Tour route: Irishtown Road, Pembroke Street, Strasburg Terrace with a Ulysess performance, Ringsend Park, return via Caroline Row, Fitzwilliam Street to the RICC Centre. The event will feature the unveiling of a plaque and seat dedicated to James Joyce and Nora Barnacle commemorating their first date with thanks to Dublin City Council.

12.30pm: RICC Centre 
The Bloomsday Brunch featuring live music, food and period dress.

4 pm: CYMS Hall, Ringsend
The Writers Adventure, ‘Remembering Ringsend.’ A short story and poetry prize presentation. Books tokens (€200, €100 & €75) awarded courtesy of Savvi, Irishtown.

The events are free and open to the public.

Vintage Tea Trips Bloomsday Bus Tour

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The James Joyce Centre is proud to partner with Vintage Tea Trips for a special Bloomsday afternoon tea celebrating all things Dublin and James Joyce! Sip on some delicious tea and delicacies while diving into the world of Ulysses and exploring the vibrant city that inspired it on this special bus tour.

Whether you are a diehard fan or just curious about this literary masterpiece, this event is perfect for all. Get ready for a fun and enlightening experience that will leave you feeling like a true Dubliner.

Afternoon tea is a much-cherished tea-related ritual from the early 1840s that continued well into the Edwardian era, when Ulysses is set. It was a mini-meal to fill the gap between lunch and dinner and was composed of scones with clotted cream and jam, delicately cut sandwiches, sweets and delicious cakes. In this tour, you may choose from a traditional, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy free or vegan afternoon tea.

Savour all your favourites — freshly made sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries — as your bus travels through downtown Dublin. Pass sights such as Stephen’s Green, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the grand buildings of Georgian Dublin.

Our tour guide will point out the varoius references of these places in Ulysses. Feel free to dress up in your finest Edwardian garb as you listen to passages of and explanations of Joyce’s classic novel.

There are many Joycean tours of Dublin, but none of them are quite as comfortable and delicious as this one!

Please note:

  • The tour starts at 3:30pm. The bus is on a strict timetable and can not wait for latecomers. As such, please make arrangements to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
  • The pick-up location is 20-22 St. Stephen’s Green North, Dublin 2, across the road from Stephen Court. The tour ends at St. Stephen’s Green.
  • The tour lasts 70-80 minutes, depending on the traffic.
  • Bus seating is assigned on a first-booked, first-served basis, beginning with filling the upper deck first and then the lower deck. Guests may be required to share a table. For group seating and other options, please email or call the VVT team 72 hours in advance.
  • Any allergies, specific dietary requirements or changes to requirements must be confirmed over email or by phone with the VTT team 72 hours in advance. If the allergy can’t be facilitated, the VVT team will be in contact. For a list of allergens, click this link.
  • For FAQs, click this link.

For more information about Vintage Tea Tours (including full Terms & Conditions), please visit www.vintageteatrips.ie.

Email: teamvtt@vintageteatrips.ie

Phone: 01 255 1777

The Citizens’ Breakfast

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The Citizens’ Breakfast is a lively promenade play written by Gráinne O Kelly and Tara Derrington that celebrates June 16th 1904, when James Joyce set off from his lodgings at No. 60 Shelbourne Road to go on his first date with Nora Barnacle, his lifelong partner and eventual wife. Their date would be immortalised as the day on which Ulysses is set, since christened as Bloomsday!

The play is performed by Damien Davaney and Fiona Browne with guest appearances by members of the local community along the street.

Act 1 (about 30 minutes) takes place outside on the street (free for all) consisting of five vignettes. Then the action moves in Act 2 to local hostelry Slattery’s Pub (ticketed entry only). You will sup and taste a morsel or two with Joyce, Bloom, and other characters. There is harp music with light refreshment served. We will finish with a little sing song!

Dress up (or down) in Edwardian style if you wish!

When?

15 June 2024. Two separate performances at 11:30am and 3:30pm.

Duration?

1 hour and 15 mins. Please arrive 10 mins before start time.

Where?

We will meet at 68 Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4 D04 R3N0.

Cost?

Tickets are €12.50 via Eventbrite.

The event is organised in partnership with the Lansdowne and District Residents’ Association. Thanks also to Aviva Stadium Community Fund, Slattery’s Pub, Codling Wind Park & Lotts & Co Beggar’s Bush for their core support.

Bloomsday Breakfast at Belvedere College

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Belvedere College in association with the James Joyce Centre is delighted to host the Bloomsday Breakfast on Sunday, June 16th at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Leopold Bloom is introduced in Ulysses eating his breakfast: “Mr Leopold Bloom ate with relish the inner organs of beasts and fowls. . .” Come enjoy this unique gastroliterary tradition in Belvedere College, in the very rooms where Joyce studied from 1893 to 1898. Joyce wrote about his student days at Belvedere College throughout his life, particularly in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

You will dine in “the heart of the Hibernian metropolis,” around the corner from where Leopold and Molly Bloom had their home at 7 Eccles Street and close to where Joyce lived until he emigrated from Ireland with Nora Barnacle in 1904.

The ticket includes:
-A special Bloomsday breakfast (full-Irish with Bloom’s beloved kidneys).
-Dramatic readings and performances from Ulysses.
-Songs from Ulysses and Joyce’s other works.

There are two sittings at 8:30am and 10:30am.

Tickets are €50. To make a booking, please contact Rebecca Mills at rmills@belvederecollege.ie or +353 1 858 6644.

Bloomsday at the James Joyce Centre

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The James Joyce Centre welcomes you to its doors to celebrate the greatest time of the year — Bloomsday!

The James Joyce Centre is proud to organise the Bloomsday Festival on behalf of the city of Dublin. As a token of our appreciation to Dublin and all the participants of Bloomsday, we will be open free of charge on Sunday, June 16th from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Come see Leopold Bloom’s door from No. 7 Eccles Street, where it all began. Browse our exhibitions, parlour rooms, and interactive guides to Joyce’s life and work. Marvel at the beautifully preserved 18th century townhouse, a stunning example of high Georgian architecture. See the Maginni Room, named after “Mr Denis J Maginni, professor of dancing &c,” the real-life dance instructor who used the room as his dance studio and is mentioned in Ulysses! There will be readings, talks, music, children’s events, and fun throughout the day!

Feel free to dress up in your finest bowler hats and Edwardian garb as you join visitors from around the world for an unparalleled literary occasion. For more information, visit our website at www.jamesjoyce.ie.

We hope to see you there!

Bloomsday at Delahunt

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Delahunt of Camden Street will be offering a menu of drinks and bites inspired by the “lashings of stuff” we used to serve back on the days of James Joyce’s Ulysses. We are welcoming our guests in The Sitting Room, “the good room” turned to cocktail bar in this gracefully old Victorian building. Reservations encouraged as we are a small space but walk-ins are welcome.

Bloomsday at Sweny’s Pharmacy

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Sweny’s Pharmacy is famously featured in the fifth episode of Ulysses, known as “Lotus Eaters.” This delightful little shop has survived since 1847 and today still has all its original fixtures and fittings. Now run by volunteers, Sweny’s opens its doors to welcome people on their Bloomsday adventure. Wait by the counter like Leopold Bloom, absorbing the authentic atmosphere. Watch the chemist at work with his herbs and ointments among “all his alabaster lilypots.” Pick up a bar of lemon soap (“sweet lemony wax”) that you can carry with you all day, just like Bloom. Get involved in a reading of Ulysses, enjoy a cup of tea and share epic tales about your own life. You might even get a chance to join in an Edwardian singsong.

From Monday 10 to Saturday 16 June, a performance and reading will take place in Sweny’s at 12.30pm from “Lotus Eaters.”

On Bloomsday itself, there will be merriment in this hidden Joycean gem throughout the day and into the evening, starting with a Bloomsday Breakfast from 10am at Kennedy’s Pub across the street at which there will be readings and performances.

Further information can be found on www.sweny.ie. The events are free.