Bloomsday - Temple Bar, Dublin - 16th June

BLOOMSDAY marks the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. In Dublin, where the novel is set, Bloomsday celebrations go on for a week, with most of the attention on the day itself.

Need a place to stay?

Enjoy the Bloomsday entertainment at Barnacles Temple Bar House! We still have beds available, so get in quick!


Temple Bar Bloomsday Line Up:

** 11am - 3pm: Reading & Songs in the Square (Meeting House Square)
** 12pm - 2pm: Blooms Day Jazz Band (Bank of Ireland College Green)
** 12:30 - 2pm: Guinness Jazz Band (Temple Bar Square)
** 1:30 -3:30pm: Jazz Quartet (Fleet Street)
** 7:30pm: Special screening of John Huston’s classic film adaptation of Joyce’s ‘Dubliners’ story at the IFI this Bloomsday. (Irish Film Institute)

CHEAP AS CHIPS BEDS

Are you coming to Dublin this weekend? 29-31 May

Despite the fact it's a bank holiday we have the best price on offer for a 6 bed dorm - only €20 (where it would usually be €32.50).

Just book online - and get in quick!!

Volvo Ocean Race HITS GALWAY!

The Volvo Ocean Race has taken Galway by storm. If you're not here then you definitely should be. With entertainment happening in the race village as well as in every pub and club in town - this two weeks is going to be one to remember.

Barnacles Quay Street House have a few beds left if you want to head on over -- Check availability and book here.

We have a WINNER

A massive thanks to everyone who completed our online survey. Our lucky winner is Kathryn Pesch of the USA. The beautiful new Apple iPod Touch will be coming your way with love from the Barnacles team!

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