bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social
Celebrate Bloomsday, June 16th 1904, as immortalised in James Joyce's "Ulysses" on 11-16 June 2026 in Dublin. Organised by @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social #Bloomsday2026 Visit our website at www.bloomsdayfestival.ie
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@bloomsdayfestival.bsky.social“A Modest Proposal” is arguably Jonathan Swift’s most infamous work. Published in 1729, the satirical essay argues that the best solution to the poverty and overpopulation of Ireland was for the poor to sell their babies as food to the wealthy. 🧵(1/6)
Show PostIn honour of the 300th anniversary of Gulliver’s Travels, the James Joyce Centre is proud to present a six-week course on Jonathan Swift starting on 23 September. Click the link below for more details. jamesjoyce.ie/events/jonat...
Show PostThis day is important for many reasons, two of which are directly related to Joyce. #OTD in 1849, Joyce's father, John Stanislaus, was born (third photo). In 1931, Joyce got married to Nora Barnacle in London (fourth photo). To all our American friends, have a Happy Fourth of July!
Show PostAmong our Bloomsday guests were Kate & Nuala, daughters of Alf MacLochlainn, former NLI Director, and poet Hugh McFadden, who attended the official opening of the James Joyce Tower & Museum in Sandycove during Bloomsday 1962. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's celebration so special.
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