![]() If you’re in the mood for an early start, the museum is hosting a reading of this opening episode at 8am, coinciding with the novel’s timeline. A visit to this Martello tower is an absolute must on your itinerary as it is here that the very first episode of Ulysses, Telemachus, is set. With an endless array of events to attend in Dublin, from dramatic readings and live musical performances, to film screenings and walking tours, there’s certainly something for long-time Joyceans and newbies alike to do this Bloomsday.īegin your Bloomsday adventure by following in the footsteps of Stephen Dedalus, Buck Mulligan and Haines with a seaside stop at the James Joyce Tower and Museum, located in Sandycove right beside the Forty Foot. Bloomsday Festival has evolved to become not only a celebration of Joyce and Ulysses but also of Ireland’s capital city. Named after the novel’s protagonist, Leopold Bloom, Bloomsday takes place annually on June 16 to celebrate the legacy of the prolific Irish writer James Joyce and the day that his infamous book depicts. This year marks the centenary of the first edition of Ulysses, and the Bloomsday Festival is back and bigger than ever. ![]()
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