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“It’s a pain in the arse, when you’re a Dublin writer – you’re inevitably asked about Joyce, and it’s tedious. He doesn’t have copyright on the streets of Dublin.” theguardian.com/books/2026/m…

The James Joyce Centre, presented in association with @poetryireland, invites you to "Who's He When He's at Home?", a lunchtime gathering bringing poets and audiences together in honour of Poetry Day Ireland. On Thursday, 28th May at 1-2pm, we will be gathering at the doorway of No. 7 Eccles Street — one of the most iconic homes in literature, as featured in Ulysses by James Joyce. Located in our courtyard, the doorway is the threshold of Leopold Bloom’s home, inviting reflection on the meaning of home through poetry. The idea of home is at the heart of Ulysses, where Joyce transforms everyday domestic life into something expansive and deeply human. No. 7 Eccles Street becomes a powerful symbol of return, intimacy, and inner life. The event invites audiences to reflect on how home is experienced — not just as a fixed place but as something shaped by movement, relationships, and imagination. The event will feature invited poets alongside an open mic segment, encouraging participation from the public. Tea and coffee will be served. The event is free but booking is essential. All are welcome. The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

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We are honored to announce that Maj Gen Joe Solo Kunkel Military Deputy Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, will take the stage at #TheExchange. As the future of warfare is reshaped by autonomy, speed, and scale, Maj. Gen. Kunkel will discuss Drone Dominance and the urgent imperative to accelerate American innovation for the battlefield. From emerging operational concepts to the technologies transforming deterrence and defense, join us for a critical conversation on how the United States can lead in the next era of military capability. May 8th | Washington DC | Secure your spot: expo.scsp.ai

Decided to do a little mental health exercise - often a challenge on the blursed social media - to only post about books - authors, translators, fiction, non-fiction, prose, & poetry. Since we are headed to the Warsaw Book Fair later this month...why not! Thoughts? #books

Let's start with this book, translated by our friend Katherine E Young and published by our friends @ASP_Boston . As a nominee for the International Booker Prize said this year, if it weren't for translators, we would only know our own stories. bergstrompressbooks.com/en/f…

We are delighted to announce our annual Ulysses for All course will start on 11th March 2026! Join our global readership and guest speakers at the James Joyce Centre where Dr. Caroline Elbay will lead Ulysses for All 2026: ‘Back to Basics: Ulysses and the Meaning of Life Today – The Reader Responds.’ Course Details: -Hybrid Zoom/In-Person at the James Joyce Centre -Start Date: 11th March 2026 -End Date: 3rd June 2026 -Time: Every Wednesday at 6-8pm GMT -Fee: €180 Find out more about the course and register with the link below. We will see you in class on 11th March! jamesjoyce.ie/events/ulysses…

A few photos from Monday's phenomenal celebration of James Joyce's birthday. We had a wonderful time filled with joy, laughter, songs, readings and more than a little cake. Mr Joyce himself (aka @JohnShevlin1) even managed to make an appearance at his own party. Thanks so much to Noel O'Grady, Eileene McLoughlin, Jack Lynch, Paul Reardon, Sinead Murphy and to all of those who joined us for this special day. Happy 144th James! 🎂🥂🥳 The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Join us tomorrow, Monday, 2nd of February for James Joyce's birthday celebration! We will be open FREE to the public. There will be exhibitions, tours, music and perhaps a little cake 🎂 Click the link below for details. See you tomorrow! jamesjoyce.ie/events/happy-b…

A thesaurus walks into a bar. The barman says "Is this some kind of jest, joke, pleasantry, quip, witticism?" Peter Mark Roget was born OTD in 1779.

Is that what I think it is on the screen behind them?

Françoise Hardy riding a mini-bike in Paris, 1970s.

October 9 is World Post Day

As national governments across Europe turn to mayors to lead on countrywide priorities — local progress matters more than ever. From housing to transport to jobs and more, their mayors have the opportunity to lead the way — so long as they have the capabilities their city halls need to deliver. That’s why we launched the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative with @LSENews and @thehertieschool—the first-ever professional leadership program designed for the continent’s municipal leaders to equip them with the skills, the expertise, and the networks they need to succeed. bit.ly/48i6hRA

O no, Vincent, Lenehan said, laying a hand on the shoulder near him, have no fear. He could not leave his mother an orphan. - Ulysses September 30 is the feast day of Jerome, patron saint of orphans and abandoned children.

Congratulations to @amrize & @Meta for winning Most Innovative Partnership at the #BuildingInnovationAwards!

Irish author, politician and polymath Darrell Figgis died by his own hand OTD 100 years ago. He wrote books on many topics but is largely forgotten today.

September 26 is the feast day of Cosmas and Damian, patron saints of pharmacists

“Scott went back to a modernist literary classic to find inspiration…. ‘I was high on Ulysses by James Joyce at this point, mainly because Joyce is such a visual writer’” faroutmagazine.co.uk/ridley-…