Bloomsday

2024 - 6 - 16

Bloomsday Celebrations in Dublin: A Joycean Extravaganza

Bloomsday - Dublin - Irish Literature - James Joyce - Ulysses

Discover the magic of Bloomsday celebrations in Dublin with offal breakfasts, garden parties, and more in honor of James Joyce!

Bloomsday, celebrated on June 16th, is a significant date marking the events in James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses. The Dublin streets come alive with fans donning Edwardian costumes for offal breakfasts, garden parties, and musical performances to honor Leopold Bloom's journey through an ordinary day. The James Joyce Centre attracts crowds with €25 T-shirts bearing the iconic phrase 'Stately Plump Buck Mulligan,' quickly selling out. Even the President joins in, hosting a Bloomsday Garden Party at the Áras as a tribute to Joyce's work.

In Dundrum, the original bells referenced in James Joyce's writings at Taney Church ring out in celebration, adding an authentic touch to the festivities. Meanwhile, Sean Moncrieff praises the brilliance of Ulysses, highlighting Ireland's rich literary history and the impact of writers like Joyce on the world stage.

If you're in Dublin, don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the magic of Bloomsday, where the spirit of Joyce's words comes to life through various events across the city, from funeral processions to joyful gatherings. It's a day to celebrate literature, history, and the enduring legacy of one of Ireland's greatest literary figures.

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Bloomsday: Minister and Sinn Féin leader among Dubs lining out for ... (The Irish Times)

Among €25 T-shirts for sale at James Joyce Centre, those reading 'Stately Plump Buck Mulligan' sold out quickly.

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Events take place to celebrate Bloomsday (RTE.ie)

Bloomsday, 16 June 1904, is the date that Ulysses is set and the holiday is named after the book's protagonist Leopold Bloom as he moves through an ordinary day ...

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Bloomsday celebrations take place at the Áras (EVOKE)

Fans of James Joyce dusted off their Edwardian costumes for an offal breakfast for the Bloomsday celebration of the Dublin author.

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Events Held Around The City For Bloomsday This Weekend (98FM)

Garden parties, funeral processions and musical performances are just some of the events happening around Dublin to mark this year's Bloomsday celebrations.

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Sean Moncrieff on the brilliance of Ulysses this Bloomsday (Newstalk)

Ireland as a nation has had many brilliant writers over its history. While they are lauded and ce...

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Dundrum's Taney Church rings original bells referenced in James ... (thejournal.ie)

CHURCH BELLS RANG at Taney Church in Dundrum this afternoon, as ringing master Michael Ryan led ringers in celebration of Bloomsday – using the bells ...

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June 16th is Bloomsday! Find Out What It's All About at TAPinto ... (TAPinto.net)

June 16th is Bloomsday. The day celebrates Thursday, June 16, 1904, the day that James Joyce's famous—or infamous, depending upon your point of view—novel ...

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President hosting Bloomsday Garden Party at the Áras this afternoon (Midwest Radio)

President Michael D. · Every year, the President starts a series of summer Garden Parties with a special event to celebrate the work of James Joyce.

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