Question 1

What is the Dublin Literary Map?

Accepted Answer

An interactive map of 117 literary locations across Dublin — the real streets, pubs, towers and landmarks behind Ireland's greatest writing. From Joyce's Martello Tower in Sandycove to Kavanagh's bench on the Grand Canal.

Question 2

Where does Ulysses take place?

Accepted Answer

Ulysses by James Joyce takes place entirely in Dublin on 16 June 1904 (Bloomsday). The map traces all 26 episode locations — from the Martello Tower in Sandycove where the novel opens, through Glasnevin Cemetery, Grafton Street, Davy Byrne's pub, the National Library, the Ormond Hotel, and ending near Butt Bridge.

Question 3

What is Bloomsday?

Accepted Answer

Bloomsday is celebrated every year on 16 June — the date on which James Joyce's Ulysses is set. Dublin marks the day with readings, walks, dramatisations and events at the real locations in the novel. The Dublin Literary Map includes a Bloomsday Walk route connecting the key Ulysses locations in order.

Question 4

Where can I listen to Ulysses?

Accepted Answer

RTÉ Radio produced a full-cast dramatisation of Ulysses in 1982, widely considered one of the definitive recordings. All 18 episodes are available free on the RTÉ podcast series. The Dublin Literary Map links directly to each episode from the relevant location.

Question 5

Which Dublin bookshops are on the map?

Accepted Answer

The map includes 17 independent Dublin bookshops: Books Upstairs, The Secret Bookstore, Ulysses Rare Books, The Winding Stair, Chapters, The Last Bookshop, The Gutter Bookshop (Temple Bar and Dalkey), Connolly Books, Alan Hanna's, The Company of Books, The Village Bookshop, Books on the Green, Hampton Books, Raven Books, and Manor Books.

Question 6

Which authors are on the Dublin Literary Map?

Accepted Answer

The map covers James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Samuel Beckett, W.B. Yeats, Patrick Kavanagh, Seamus Heaney, Sally Rooney, Roddy Doyle, Colm Tóibín, Anne Enright, Edna O'Brien, Maeve Binchy, Emma Donoghue, Paula Meehan, Eavan Boland, Thomas Kinsella, James Plunkett, Jonathan Swift, Nuala O'Connor, and Joseph O'Connor.

Question 7

Is the Dublin Literary Map free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Dublin Literary Map is completely free to use. It runs entirely in your browser with no login required.

Question 8

Where did James Joyce live in Dublin?

Accepted Answer

James Joyce was born in Dublin in 1882 and lived at various addresses before leaving Ireland in 1904. Key locations include the Martello Tower at Sandycove (where Ulysses opens), 7 Eccles Street (Bloom's home), 15 Usher's Island (the setting of The Dead), and countless streets, pubs and institutions across the city.

Question 9

What Dublin libraries are on the map?

Accepted Answer

The map includes all Dublin public libraries across four councils: Dublin City Libraries (22 branches), Fingal County Libraries (10 branches), Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Libraries (9 branches), and South Dublin County Libraries (7 branches) — 48 libraries in total.

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