Friday, June 15, 2012

Bloomsday 2012 at Ariel House

Bloomsday celebrates the day that James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place, 16 June 1904, the day on which it is believed that Joyce first went out with his future wife, Nora Barnacle. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the main character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June through to the early hours of the following morning. Bloomsday is celebrated by Joyce enthusiasts across the globe with readings, performances, re-enactments, and a host of other events. Here in Dublin, Joyceans dress in Edwardian costume and gather during the day at many of the locations where episodes of Ulysses take place. This year Ariel House will host a small event to mark Bloomsday and to bring a hint of Joyce to the air for our guests. Rose Lawless will perform James Joyce's 'Molly Bloom,' on Saturday 16th June at 11 am in our Drawing Room. We look forward to welcoming Rose to Ariel House on Bloomsday and to her portrayal of Molly Bloom.