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Bloomsday 2025 in Monaco
Enjoy a lovely literary afternoon for Bloomsday. We start at the Princess Grace Irish Library, followed by dramatic readings by the talented actors from the Monaco-Ireland Arts Society, taking place in front of the Prince's Palace and at other locations. What fun to listen to the words of Ireland's renowned writer, James Joyce in the streets of Monaco.
Join us for our much-loved, annual event in Monaco - a not-to-be-missed cultural celebration of James Joyce's modernist novel. The actors always give a superb performance and you can join in the spirit of the occasion by wearing a hat. We end the event at the library for some refreshments.
You will learn more about Ulysses and the background to this masterpiece, published in 1922 by American ex-pat Sylvia Beach in Paris, who met Joyce at a party in the French capital.
More details & timings coming soon!
Although we start in the Irish library, the main part of the event is a walk around the old town (Monaco-ville) - those with mobility problems may find the walking difficult. We also advise that you wear a hat and bring water to drink.
Note: the library will be closed while we roam around the streets of Monaco-ville on The Rock (Le Rocher).
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When in Ireland, check out the following:
Bloomsday in Dublin
Bloomsday Festival, 11-16th June 2025
For information visit www.bloomsdayfestival.com
The James Joyce Centre - details HERE
James Joyce Martello Tower & Museum - details HERE
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On view at the library is #312 of 1,000 first-edition copies of Ulysses published in 1922 by American ex-pat Sylvia Beach, owner of Shakespeare & Company in Paris.