Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June 1904 through to the early hours of the following morning. Celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the book and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. One of the hallmark fancy dress items of Bloomsday is the straw boater hat. Celebrations come in many differen

Each year Taste of Dublin transports guests to a foodie haven in the heart of the city for an unmissable highlight of the summer. This year, we’ll be returning to Merrion Square for eight delicious sessions spread across four food-fuelled days. Taste of Dublin offers visitors the unique opportunity to source essential ingredients from artisan producers, engage with Ireland’s top culinary talent, be on the front line of masterclasses from and relax in the gourmet atmosphere of the summer’s finest food and drink festival. 8 DELICIOUS SESSIONS • Thursday Afternoon Session 12.00-

Bulmers Live at Leopardstown returns this summer and is going all in on homegrown talent, championing Irish music and arts. Across five Thursdays throughout June and July, Leopardstown Racecourse will welcome a line-up showcasing the best Irish music alongside exhilarating horseracing. Kicking off on Thursday, 11th June with a double-header of two of Ireland’s genuinely most accomplished vocalists–Róisín O and Shobsy–this is one not to be missed. The following Thursday, 18th June sees Leopardstown welcome the inimitable Irish alt-pop band Soda Blonde to the stage. Next month�