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

Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

Celebrate movement in all its forms at this unique after-hours event. From the stage to the sports field, from the lab to the samba circle, explore the many dimensions of movement and discover how the power of motion shapes our bodies, brains, and wellbeing. Meet the people studying the science of movement in everyday life and get hands-on with interactive activities and demos, discover what it takes to perform at elite levels in the worlds of dance and sport, and round off the evening by exploring the connection between music, coordination, and embodied movement in an interactive Afro-Braz