Footsteps of Leopold Bloom: A Literary Walking Tour

The James Joyce Centre welcomes you to explore Dublin by immersing yourself in Ulysses with one of your expert guides.

The 8th chapter of Ulysses ('Lestrygonians') sees Leopold Bloom make his way through the city centre on his way from Middle Abbey Street to the National Library of Ireland. As he begins to feel the rumblings of hunger, his thoughts become centred on the social, political cultural and religious significance of food; as he goes on to think, food underlies all relations to the extent that 'peace and war depend on some fellow's digestion'. Bloom's musings on the importance of food are mixed with a commentary on the architecture that surrounds him, emphasising Dublin's position as a colonial city.

Join our guide as we follow in Bloom's footsteps and discuss these thoughts, focusing on Joyce's effort to bring the unsavoury workings of the body into a work of art and use food as the basis of a political and social commentary.

This tour is ideal for fans of Ulysses and for those who want to learn more about Dublin, 'the heart of the Hibernian metropolis.'

🕚 Day and Time: Every Friday at 11 AM

📍 Start Location: The James Joyce Centre, 35 North Great George's Street

📍 End Location: The National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

🏃‍♂️ Distance: 2 km

⏱️ Duration: 2 hours

📢 Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in.

🎟️ Admission to the James Joyce Centre is included.

The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

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