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The Poetry Stroll: A Dublin Literary Walking Tour, Guided by Song

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Starting from the iconic Sweny's Pharmacy, this walking tour explores Dublin's literary heritage through song, poetry and storytelling. Built around the life and work of James Joyce, the stroll traces his journey from aspiring young writer to the author of Dubliners, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man and Ulysses, visiting the places that shaped his imagination. Along the way, we also encounter fellow writers and artists including Oscar and Lady Jane Wilde, Æ George Russell and Susan L. Mitchell, revealing the rich creative world that once flourished around Merrion Square. Guided by songwriter R.M. Jacobs.

  • Live Music
  • Guides In-person
  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Go to Sweny's Pharmacy, 1 Lincoln Pl, Dublin at 3pm. There's a sign outside above the door and in the windows you'll see many black and white pictures (of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde), as well as books and other paraphernalia. I will meet you inside, the guy with the guitar, that's me.

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  1. We begin our journey at the iconic Sweny's Pharmacy, one of Dublin's oldest Victorian pharmacies and a beloved landmark immortalised in James Joyce's Ulysses. Here we step into the world of Joyce and set the scene with songs from his early work for the literary walk ahead.

  2. From Sweny's we make our way to Merrion Square Park, where we explore the rich literary heritage of the area. At the Oscar Wilde statue, I perform musical settings of poems by both Oscar Wilde and his mother, Lady Jane Wilde, before we continue to the statue of the poet, painter and mystic Æ (George Russell), one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.

  3. Leaving the park behind, we walk to Finn's Hotel, where James Joyce first met Nora Barnacle in 1904. From there, we return to Sweny's Pharmacy, where the tour concludes with live performances of songs inspired by Joyce's later works.

Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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