James Joyce's Bloomsday Celebrated in Ireland, Massachusetts and Around the World on June 16

Statue of James Joyce in Dublin, courtesy of Tourism Ireland

Bloomsday is a literary celebration held every June 16 in countries, cities, pubs and college campuses around the world. It is a tribute to Irish writer, James Joyce’s (1882 – 1941) and his novel Ulysses. First published in 1922 Ulysses follows the movements of the novel’s main character, Leopold Bloom, through a single day on June 16th, 1904, as he roams through Dublin, Ireland. 

 Here are some local resources for celebrating Bloomsday 2021 in Massachusetts, Ireland and online. 

June 16 
The Literacy Project in Greenfield, Massachusetts celebrates Bloomsday with Irish music and dramatic readings. Led by harpist Rosemary Caine, the music features Carolan tunes and classic Irish melodies on violins, flute and tin whistle, bodhran and guitar, plus dramatic readings by Michael Haley and by The Wilde Irish Women. In lieu of a cover charge, the Literary Project is gratefully accepting donations to support its free basic education and high school equivalency classes in Western Massachusetts. View the event here

June 20
 The Irish Cultural Centre of New England and the Consulate General of Ireland celebrate the works of James Joyce at the Cultural Centre in Canton, Massachusetts starting at Noon. The afternoon of songs, stories and performances feature Dr. Katherine O’Connell, Here Comes Everybody Players, Maureen McNally and Vice-Consul Shane Caffrey. This free event is open to the public, for reservations, contact at mdooher@irishculture.org or 781 821-8291. 

Pick up a copy of Ulysses at the Boston Public Library or at your local library or bookstore. 

Learn more about Ireland’s Bloomsday Festival and the works of Joyce by visiting the James Joyce Center in Dublin. 

Read more about Literary Dublin, one of 39 UNESCO Cities of Literature in the world. 

Find year-round information on Irish cultural activities in Massachusetts and New England by visiting IrishMassachusetts.com.

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