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Bloomsday in Rathgar - The birthplace of James Joyce

Bloomsday in Rathgar 2015 Poster: Rathgar Business Association and Dublin City Council
NEWS / 15 June 2015

From 4pm to 7pm on Bloomsday, Tuesday 16th June, the Rathgar Business Association and Dublin City Council will be supporting events to celebrate this world renowned day and the highlight that Rathgar is the birthplace of the author of Ullysses.

Celebrate Bloomsday in Rathgar Village from 4pm to 7pm - birthplace of James Joyce. Events include:

  • Dress up and join the fun in your village!
  • A troupe of actors will perform 7 mini-scenes in different venues in the village from 4.30pm.
  • Readings from Ulysses at The Rathgar Bookshop and The Vintry
  • Wine and gorgonzola at The Vintry around 6pm
  • Recital at The Piano Academy - Terenure Road East at 7pm
  • Lemon tarts served at The Butlers Pantry
  • Light refreshments at 99B all afternoon
  • Special Bloomsday menus
  • And lots more!

Murphy & Gunn Bloomsday offer: 
Trade in current car and avail of one of their Hundai 152 Trade & Upgrade Bonus Offers.  One can avail of 5 years free servicing or a scrappage bonus. 


Look out for individual offers around the village! 

 

 


 

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